Master of Social Science in International Relations Program By Aalborg University |Top Universities
Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

98,400 DKKTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

International Relations/Studies/AffairsMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

International Relations/Studies/Affairs

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Aalborg University offers a two year (four semesters) Master of Social Science programme in International Relations. The program addresses major international issues with a strong focus on sustainability and global and regional governance. The courses are offered in English.

MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

The Master of International Relations is a two-year (four semesters) Master's program under the Study Board for International Affairs at Aalborg University, Denmark. The program is built on the merger of the former Development and International Relations and European Studies programs. The program is offered both in Aalborg and Copenhagen. In Copenhagen the programme is only available with a mandatory specialisation in Global Refugee Studies - see Global Refugee Studies

Program overview

Main Subject

International Relations/Studies/Affairs

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Aalborg University offers a two year (four semesters) Master of Social Science programme in International Relations. The program addresses major international issues with a strong focus on sustainability and global and regional governance. The courses are offered in English.

MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

The Master of International Relations is a two-year (four semesters) Master's program under the Study Board for International Affairs at Aalborg University, Denmark. The program is built on the merger of the former Development and International Relations and European Studies programs. The program is offered both in Aalborg and Copenhagen. In Copenhagen the programme is only available with a mandatory specialisation in Global Refugee Studies - see Global Refugee Studies

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

6+
85+

The admission requirement for the program is a completed relevant bachelor's degree. Most bachelor's degrees in a social science discipline are considered relevant. Applicants with the following BA degrees are always eligible for admission:

Bachelor's Programme in Sprog og Internationale Studier, Aalborg University
Bachelor's Programme in Statskundskab, Aarhus University, University of Southern Denmark and Copenhagen University
Bachelor's Programme in Politik og administration, Aalborg University

2 Years
Sep
  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

0 DKK
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International Students

98,400 DKK
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More programs from the university

Aalborg University offers interdisciplinary studies where bachelor courses (basic study programmes) are followed by masters and Ph.D. courses (subsequent specialisation). The university offers 10 different undergraduate programmes in English across five faculties:

  • The Faculty of Humanities
  • The Technical Faculty of IT and Design
  • The Faculty of Social Sciences
  • The Faculty of Engineering and Science
  • The Faculty of Medicine


Each of the five faculties has its own schools with full time bachelor education spanning over three years and designed to prepare students for master and Ph.D. education at a high academic and international level. Since the Ph.D. programmes are focussed on training researchers, students are researching independently and being actively involved in Aalborg’s research community.

All study programmes at AAU are based on a unique model of teaching and learning: the problem based and project organized model based on real life challanges, also referred to as "The PBL Model" and "The Aalborg Model". This model has become both nationally and internationally recognized as an advanced and efficient learning model, and ot is a trademark for Aalborg University.

Aalborg University is among the world's leading universities regarding research within health technology, wireless communication, energy, computer science, innovation economics, and comparative welfare studies.

More than 20.000 students are enrolled at Aalborg University, and approximately 10% of those are international students from countries all over the world. The university employs approximately 2.000 faculty staff and approximately 1.400 administrative/technical staff.

The schools and undergraduate programmes in English are available below. For a complete list of undergraduate programmes, the Danish ones included, visit this link.

Aalborg University offers interdisciplinary studies where bachelor courses (basic study programmes) are followed by masters and Ph.D. courses (subsequent specialisation). The university offers 66 different postgraduate programmes in English across five faculties:

  • The Faculty of Humanities
  • The Technical Faculty of IT and Design
  • The Faculty of Social Sciences
  • The Faculty of Engineering and Science
  • The Faculty of Medicine


Each of the five faculties has its own schools with full time bachelor education spanning over three years and designed to prepare students for master and Ph.D. education at a high academic and international level. Since the Ph.D. programmes are focussed on training researchers, students are researching independently and being actively involved in Aalborg’s research community.

All study programmes at AAU are based on a unique model of teaching and learning: the problem based and project organized model based on real life challanges, also referred to as "The PBL Model" and "The Aalborg Model". This model has become both nationally and internationally recognized as an advanced and efficient learning model, and ot is a trademark for Aalborg University.

Aalborg University is among the world's leading universities regarding research within health technology, wireless communication, energy, computer science, innovation economics, and comparative welfare studies.

More than 20.000 students are enrolled at Aalborg University, and approximately 10% of those are international students from countries all over the world. The university employs approximately 2.000 faculty staff and approximately 1.400 administrative/technical staff.

The schools and postgraduate programmes in English are available below. For a complete list of postgraduate programmes, the Danish ones included, visit this link.

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