MA in International Relations in European and Global Transformations Postgraduate Programme By Károli Gáspár University of the Reformed Church in Hungary |TopUniversities

MA in International Relations in European and Global Transformations

Programme overview

Main Subject

International Relations/Studies/Affairs

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This one-year (two-semester), English-language MA programme offers an interdisciplinary introduction to contemporary Europe in the context of global transformation. It examines the key political, institutional, and policy dimensions of European integration while situating them within broader global, societal, and environmental developments shaping Europe today.

The programme covers the EU’s internal structures, the evolution of its external relations, and their transatlantic and Eurasian political and security contexts. It provides a solid foundation for analysing complex transnational policy areas—such as trade, energy, and investment—within current international frameworks. Courses on global governance, diplomacy, and negotiation practice offer insight into the functioning of multilateral and bilateral international relations. Overall, the programme equips students with applicable knowledge of contemporary political, economic, environmental, and social transformations at both regional and global levels.

Main subject areas:

  • European Union Governance and External Relations
  • European, Transatlantic and Eurasian Security
  • International Organizations, Politics and Diplomacy
  • International Investment, Trade and Energy Policy
  • Global Environmental and Societal Transformations
  • Practical Skills: Academic and Policy Research & Writing, Negotiation and Diplomacy, Survey Design and Implementation

Programme overview

Main Subject

International Relations/Studies/Affairs

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This one-year (two-semester), English-language MA programme offers an interdisciplinary introduction to contemporary Europe in the context of global transformation. It examines the key political, institutional, and policy dimensions of European integration while situating them within broader global, societal, and environmental developments shaping Europe today.

The programme covers the EU’s internal structures, the evolution of its external relations, and their transatlantic and Eurasian political and security contexts. It provides a solid foundation for analysing complex transnational policy areas—such as trade, energy, and investment—within current international frameworks. Courses on global governance, diplomacy, and negotiation practice offer insight into the functioning of multilateral and bilateral international relations. Overall, the programme equips students with applicable knowledge of contemporary political, economic, environmental, and social transformations at both regional and global levels.

Main subject areas:

  • European Union Governance and External Relations
  • European, Transatlantic and Eurasian Security
  • International Organizations, Politics and Diplomacy
  • International Investment, Trade and Energy Policy
  • Global Environmental and Societal Transformations
  • Practical Skills: Academic and Policy Research & Writing, Negotiation and Diplomacy, Survey Design and Implementation

Admission Requirements

  • First degree (BA or LLB) in all areas of humanities, social sciences, economics or law
  • Minimum CEFR B2 level (internationally recognized language exam certificate, for example: TOEFL, IELTS, Pearson, Cambridge Proficiency; or a CEFR B2 level certificate recognized by state authorities in the applicant’s country).
  • Application form  You can access the application form by clicking here .
  • Motivation letter
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Payment of the application fee (non-refundable cost): 50 EUR/programme paid in 10 working days after filling in the application form.

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