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BA in International Relations and Sustainability

Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Sustainability is a comprehensive program that combines the strengths of both an International Relations Degree and a Sustainability Degree. This program is designed to equip students with the tools needed to address the world's most pressing challenges.

Why Choose This Program?

In just 6 semesters, students will become global change-makers, skilled in negotiation with diplomatic agility, anticipating socio-political events, and bridging cultures as effective, ethical leaders.

Study Plan

First Year

• Build a solid foundation in economics and mathematics while gaining a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of the core disciplines in International Relations.

Semester 1

• International Relations
• Fundamentals of Political Theory
• Mathematics and Statistics I
• International Organizations
• Academic Writing
• Macroeconomics

Semester 2

• International Security
• Mathematics and Statistics II
• Human Rights and Economic Development
• Microeconomics
• Ethics in International Management and Governance

Second Year

• Dive deeper into the field with courses on sustainability, governance, and political economy while developing a broader perspective and exploring the intersection of politics, sustainability, and governance.

Semester 3

• Environmental Security and Conflict Resolution
• Global Governance
• Societal and Environmental Transitions
• Political Economy
• Research Design
• Comparative Politics
• Internship Preparatory Course 1

Semester 4

• Contemporary Issues in International Relations
• Governance for Sustainability Transitions
• International Economics
• Economic Geography
• Philosophy of Science
• International Law
• Bachelor Thesis Tutorial 2

Third Year

• Enhance understanding of sustainability and international development while gaining practical experience through a Capstone project. Choose between an internship or a thesis with specialized courses that align with interests and career goals.

Semester 5

• Climate and Energy Policy
• International Politics of Development
• Specialization Course I: Critical Reflection on Technological Innovation for Sustainability
• Specialization Course II: European Integration in a Globalized World
• Capstone Project in International Relations and Sustainability Transitions

Semester 6

• Internship
• OR
• Thesis
• Specialization Course III
• Specialization Course IV
• Specialization Course V

Bachelor Admissions

When applying to Modul University Vienna for a Bachelor program, students need to meet the following admissions entry requirements and provide documents in English through the application portal:

• Curriculum vitae (personal data sheet)
• Letter of motivation (description of reasons for applying to Modul University Vienna)
• High school certificate
• High school transcripts of records
• Copy of passport
• Passport-sized photograph
• One letter of recommendation (from academic sources)
• Proof of English proficiency level B2

Accepted English Proficiency Requirements for Bachelor Applicants

• TOEFL Internet-Based Test – 79 points. A minimum of 22 points in writing is required
• IELTS – band score 6.5. We do not accept sub-scores below 6.0. A minimum of 6.0 in writing is required
• Cambridge Certificate – First Certificate in English (FCE): Minimum grade B and a minimum of 173 points are required
• Pearson Academic – 59 points
• Exceptions will only be considered for students who are English natives or have completed their high school education entirely in English at recognized International Schools following American, British, or IB curricula.

Student Housing

Austrian universities typically do not have their own student housing accommodations. Instead, students in Vienna have a variety of excellent housing providers located throughout the city. When choosing housing, consider factors such as:

• Student Accommodation

Program Details

• 180 ECTS credits
• 6 semesters
• 30 students per class
• €8,000 per semester

Lecturers

• Daniel Dan, Assistant Professor
• Drag
• Simon Hibbert, Lecturer
• David Leonard, Assistant Professor / Senior Lecturer
• Maria Lord, Lecturer
• Lyndon Nixon, Associate Professor

Thesis or Internship and a Capstone Project

The BA in International Relations and Sustainability provides maximum flexibility, with a strong emphasis on real-world projects and team collaboration. All students participate in a specialized professional project, which provides ample opportunity to work on real-life projects that will help prepare students for success directly after university. Additionally, students have the choice to participate in an extensive internship or to write a comprehensive Bachelor thesis, delving into a specific area of interest. The thesis is fully mentored and provides students with extensive faculty interactions as they finalize their thesis.