International Relations and Eastern Mediterranean Studies (MA, 3 Semesters) – E-Learning/Distance Learning (Online) 18 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Nicosia |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

International Relations/Studies/Affairs

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

General Objectives of the Program


The program gives the opportunity for specialization in the particular fields of International Relations and Eastern Mediterranean studies, both at a theoretical and at a practical level. It provides postgraduate education to holders of a Bachelor in political science or of some other relevant field (International Relations, European Studies, Governance, Public Administration, Law etc.). It mainly, but not exclusively, addresses itself to individuals who (intend to) work on fields relevant with the Eastern Mediterranean and international relations (diplomats, consular officials, security and military personnel, energy security personnel, general employees of companies and of other private sector entities or organizations, members of the public service or of some other public or semi-public agency or organization, members of non-governmental organizations etc.)


It is expected that the program will provide its graduates with additional qualifications and that it will enhance their cognitive as well as their managerial capacities; this will help them enrich their career opportunities. Graduates of the program also have the opportunity to pursue further studies at a PhD level. The program particularly highlights special issues that are of great theoretical and practical importance, encouraging a comparative approach, within the contemporary international and regional context, with the aim of confronting contemporary problems and challenges in a theoretically informed, while practically efficient, way. The program aims to provide postgraduate education and skills to conduct independent research on the relevant fields and achieve a deep understanding of the complexity of international affairs, as well as of the paramount importance of theoretical and methodological competence when dealing with them.


Special Objectives of the Program


The main academic aims of the program are (a) the deepening of knowledge in specialized fields of international relations and Eastern Mediterranean Studies with theoretical and practical importance, as well as (b) the broadening of the understanding of political science and of its implementation in a comparative regional and international context. Emphasis is given both to the theoretical parameters and practical implementation, with an overall view to enhancing the capacity of students to confront current challenges and problems, especially those that may be encountered in the regional and international environment. Students are given the opportunity to engage with academic research and the application of good practices and models, gaining well-founded specialization in fields of particular importance. In this respect, students are called to make effective and theoretically sound application of related concepts in the fields of International Relations and Eastern Mediterranean Studies and to develop an in-depth approach to complex issues such as the interstate relations, regional affairs, conflict, international law, terrorism, energy dependence and energy security etc. The program provides specialized knowledge and the ability to self-reflect and critically assess the theoretical and research tradition pertaining to a series of relevant fields and aims to provide the students with deep understanding of the evolution of the international system in the 20th and 21st centuries as well as the new regional environment in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East.


Career Prospects


The program applies to individuals who intend to work in fields relevant with international affairs (e.g. in the public sector, especially in services under Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Defence or Commerce, in multinational firms, in international organisations such as the UN and the EU, in academic institutions and research centres, in non-governmental organisations etc).


Access to Further Studies


Graduates of the programme can be accepted into Third Cycle degrees (Doctorate Degree)

Programme overview

Main Subject

International Relations/Studies/Affairs

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

General Objectives of the Program


The program gives the opportunity for specialization in the particular fields of International Relations and Eastern Mediterranean studies, both at a theoretical and at a practical level. It provides postgraduate education to holders of a Bachelor in political science or of some other relevant field (International Relations, European Studies, Governance, Public Administration, Law etc.). It mainly, but not exclusively, addresses itself to individuals who (intend to) work on fields relevant with the Eastern Mediterranean and international relations (diplomats, consular officials, security and military personnel, energy security personnel, general employees of companies and of other private sector entities or organizations, members of the public service or of some other public or semi-public agency or organization, members of non-governmental organizations etc.)


It is expected that the program will provide its graduates with additional qualifications and that it will enhance their cognitive as well as their managerial capacities; this will help them enrich their career opportunities. Graduates of the program also have the opportunity to pursue further studies at a PhD level. The program particularly highlights special issues that are of great theoretical and practical importance, encouraging a comparative approach, within the contemporary international and regional context, with the aim of confronting contemporary problems and challenges in a theoretically informed, while practically efficient, way. The program aims to provide postgraduate education and skills to conduct independent research on the relevant fields and achieve a deep understanding of the complexity of international affairs, as well as of the paramount importance of theoretical and methodological competence when dealing with them.


Special Objectives of the Program


The main academic aims of the program are (a) the deepening of knowledge in specialized fields of international relations and Eastern Mediterranean Studies with theoretical and practical importance, as well as (b) the broadening of the understanding of political science and of its implementation in a comparative regional and international context. Emphasis is given both to the theoretical parameters and practical implementation, with an overall view to enhancing the capacity of students to confront current challenges and problems, especially those that may be encountered in the regional and international environment. Students are given the opportunity to engage with academic research and the application of good practices and models, gaining well-founded specialization in fields of particular importance. In this respect, students are called to make effective and theoretically sound application of related concepts in the fields of International Relations and Eastern Mediterranean Studies and to develop an in-depth approach to complex issues such as the interstate relations, regional affairs, conflict, international law, terrorism, energy dependence and energy security etc. The program provides specialized knowledge and the ability to self-reflect and critically assess the theoretical and research tradition pertaining to a series of relevant fields and aims to provide the students with deep understanding of the evolution of the international system in the 20th and 21st centuries as well as the new regional environment in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East.


Career Prospects


The program applies to individuals who intend to work in fields relevant with international affairs (e.g. in the public sector, especially in services under Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Defence or Commerce, in multinational firms, in international organisations such as the UN and the EU, in academic institutions and research centres, in non-governmental organisations etc).


Access to Further Studies


Graduates of the programme can be accepted into Third Cycle degrees (Doctorate Degree)

Admission Requirements

79+
6.5+

Admission Criteria


The minimum general requirement for admission to the post-graduate degree programme is a Bachelor Degree from a recognised university.


In addition to the above, applicants must also satisfy the following requirements/submit the following documents:


  • A CV of the prospective student.
  • Τwo recommendation letters.
  • A personal statement by the prospective student expressing his/her interest in following the program.
  • Proficient knowledge of English (see below)
  • Knowledge of more than one foreign language will be considered an advantage.

English Language Proficiency


Students satisfy the English requirements if their first degree was taught in English. Otherwise, they would need to present a minimum TOEFL score of 550 and above, or Computer-based TOEFL score of 213 and above, or Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) score 79-80 and above, or GCSE (or GCE) English Language “O” Level of “C” or above or IELTS of 6.5 and above or Cambridge Exams (First Certificate with Grade B and above, as well as Proficiency with Grade C and above or a score placement at the ENGL-100 level of the University English Placement Test. The University offers English courses at various levels to help students reach the required standard for admission to a graduate program.

1.5 Years
Feb
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Domestic
7,020 EUR
International
11,700 EUR

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