Program Overview

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International Relations and Eastern Mediterranean Studies

(MA, 1.5 Years or 3 Semesters)

Duration

1.5 years

Qualification Awarded

Master of Arts in International Relations and Eastern Mediterranean Studies

Level of Qualification

Master Degree (2nd Cycle)

Language of Instruction

English

Mode of Study

Full-time or Part-time

Minimum ECTs Credits

90

Profile of the Programme

General Objectives of the Program

• Promote thorough examination and research by giving students the opportunity to specialise in International Relations and European Studies, as well as Political Science and other related domains within the broader field of Social Sciences.
• Provide postgraduate education to holders of a Bachelor degree in International Relations, Political Science, History or other relevant Bachelor degrees, as well as to individuals who intend to work in fields relevant with international affairs.
• Develop the level of knowledge and skills of post-graduate students in the relevant domains.
• Achieve 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

• Assimilate basic concepts in the fields of International Relations and European Studies.
• Provide the necessary knowledge in relation to the rich theoretical and research tradition pertaining to a series of fields, such as theory of international relations, European and regional integration, international political economy, international security, asymmetric threats, conflict management and conflict resolution.
• Provide the students with a broad understanding of the political, social and economic evolution of the international system in the 20th and 21st centuries as well as the new evolving international and regional environment.

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 Criteria

• The minimum general requirement for admission to the post-graduate degree programme is a Bachelor Degree from a recognised university.
• A CV of the prospective student.
• Two recommendation letters.
• A personal statement by the prospective student expressing his/her interest in following the program.
• Proficient knowledge of English.
• 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 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.

Assessment

Course assessment usually comprises of a comprehensive final exam and continuous assessment. Continuous assessment can include amongst others, mid-terms, projects and class participation.

Letter grades are calculated based on the weight of the final exam and the continuous assessment and the actual numerical marks obtained in these two assessment components. Based on the course grades the student’s semester grade point average (GPA) and cumulative point average (CPA) are calculated.

Graduation

The student must complete 90 ECTS and all programme requirements.

A minimum cumulative grade point average (CPA) of 2.0 is required. Thus, although a ‘D-‘ is a PASS grade, in order to achieve a CPA of 2.0 an average grade of ‘C’ is required.

Learning Outcomes

The intended earning outcomes involve both practical and theoretical knowledge, skills and qualifications that will enhance students cognitive as well as managerial capacities, when dealing with tasks and challenges in relevant professions. Upon successful completion of this program, students are expected to:

1. Advance knowledge of basic concepts, principles, notions, theories and models and apply them in special contexts within the cognitive field of international relations and Eastern Mediterranean Studies.
2. Advance specific theoretical schemes and models, related to the content and to the particular objects of the cognitive field.
3. Combine theoretical and empirical knowledge, so as to be able to treat simple or complex issues that arise in professional areas of interest.
4. Analyze and evaluate issues, problems and proposals in specific areas of international relations and Eastern Mediterranean Studies (normative and empirical approach).
5. Evaluate procedures that aim at confronting problems in the field.
6. Identify priority issues, which deserve analysis and evaluation at national, regional or international level.
7. Conduct independent research and combine in an interdisciplinary manner the methodological and cognitive tools of political science, in order to deliver innovative approaches and proposals.
8. Implement necessary analytical and communication skills required in order to get involved in professional fields of interest, either on a regional or international level.
9. Develop analytical skills, in accordance with the requirements of the profession.
10. Utilise the necessary supplies and the associated culture in the pursuit of continuous improvement of their individual skills and competencies after the completion of their studies.
11. Independently identify, analyze and evaluate complex issues relating to International Relations and Eastern Mediterranean Studies by using a variety of theoretical approaches and methodological tools.
12. Critically evaluate key developments within the fields of international relations and Eastern Mediterranean studies.
13. Independently analyze, interpret and reflect upon key trends and developments in world politics and engage in related debates.
14. Effectively utilize research methods used in the fields of International Relations, Political Science and Area Studies.

Academic Path

Section: A Core Requirements

ECTS: Min. 60 Max. 60

• MIREL-500 Theory of International Relations 10
• MIREL-515 Eastern Mediterranean History and Politics 10
• MIREL-520 International Political Economy 10
• MIREL-535 Law of the Sea and International Law 10
• MIREL-545 Eastern Mediterranean Energy Geopolitics 10
• MIREL-695 Thesis I/Research Methodology 10

Section: B Electives

ECTS: Min. 30 Max. 30 Notes: The Thesis is equivalent to 30 ECTS, and requires the completion of MIREL-695 Thesis I/Research Methodology (10 ECTS) and MIREL-696 Thesis II.

• MIREL-551 Politics in the Middle East 10
• MIREL-612 Case Studies in Conflict Analysis 10
• MIREL-616 Case Studies in Political Sociology 10
• MIREL-627 Greek-Turkish Relations and Cyprus 10
• MIREL-655 The EU and the South-Eastern Mediterranean 10
• MIREL-660 Special Topics 10
• MIREL-688 Terrorism and other forms of Asymmetric Threats 10
• MIREL-696 Thesis II 20

Section: C Unallocated Courses

ECTS: Min. 0 Max. 0

Semester Breakdown

Semester 1

• MIREL-500 Theory of International Relations 10
• MIREL-515 Eastern Mediterranean History and Politics 10
• MIREL-520 International Political Economy 10

Semester 2

• MIREL-535 Law of the Sea and International Law 10
• MIREL-545 Eastern Mediterranean Energy Geopolitics 10
• MIREL-551 Politics in the Middle East 10

Semester 3

• MIREL-627 Greek-Turkish Relations and Cyprus 10
• MIREL-655 The EU and the South-Eastern Mediterranean 10
• MIREL-688 Terrorism and other forms of Asymmetric Threats 10

Faculty

• Dr Constantinos Adamides
• Dr Giorgos Charalambous
• Dr Odysseas Christou
• Professor Hubert Faustmann
• Dr Christina Ioannou
• Dr Giorgos Kentas
• Dr Michalis Kontos
• Dr Emilios A. Solomou
• Professor Andreas Theophanous
• Professor Theodoros Tsakiris

Adjunct Faculty

• Andreas Karyos
• Dr Thanos Koulos