Program Overview

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M.A. in International Relations and Diplomacy

About the Program

The Master of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy is a two-year, dually-accredited program offering a modern and interdisciplinary education in international relations & diplomacy. You will earn a degree recognized in both the US and EU and therefore much of the world.

Accreditation

• WASC + NABHE

Degree

• Master of Arts

Duration

• 2 Years

Location

• Prague, CZ

Tuition

• EU: 21,187 USD
• NON-EU: 24,453 USD

Intake

• Fall / Spring

Deadline

• Rolling Admissions

Program Structure

International Relations and Diplomacy is a 2-year study program. Students have to accumulate 60 US credits (120 ECTS credits) by completing 20 courses.

Major Module

• Theories of International Relations
• Conflict Studies
• International Development
• IRS 505 Europe in Global Politics
• Current Issues in International Relations from the Diplomatic Perspective
• International Law
• IRS 504 International Organizations
• Introduction to International Organizations
• POS 510 International Political Economy
• Theories of Globalization
• Diplomatic Protocol and International Negotiations
• Diplomatic History
• Advanced Research Methods

Electives Module

Students can choose 5 elective courses offered by the School of International Relations & Diplomacy as listed below:

• American Foreign Policy in Film
• Central European History
• Democracy in the USA
• Democratization and Survival of Autocrats
• Editorial Cartoons in Political and Social Science
• Emergence of Modern Middle East
• Germany in the 20th Century
• Global Governance and International Institutions
• Human Rights
• Islam and the West
• Legacies of Totalitarianism: Post-Totalitarian Europe
• Non-Violent Conflict: Application and Theory
• Political Parties and Party Systems
• Russian Foreign Policy
• Sustainable Development: from Global Vision to Meaningful Practice
• Terrorism in Global Politics
• US – UK Special Relationship
• US National Security Policy

Internship/Thesis

Students are also required to complete the Thesis Seminar, Internship, and Thesis.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the M.A. in International Relations and Diplomacy can expect to:

• Situate their arguments within the general ontological and epistemological frameworks of International Relations; apply relevant methods, theories, and levels of analysis in building arguments.
• Be well-grounded in the institutional framework of international relations.
• Apply theories to understand history and current events in international politics.
• Apply theories to understand the working of the global economy, and to assess the role of various actors and institutions.
• Choose appropriate negotiation strategies in various cultural and political contexts.

Career Prospects

AAU graduates thrive in multinational environments and are able to communicate professionally in English to international audiences. As a graduate of this degree program, you will be well equipped to continue your studies or pursue a global career in areas such as:

• Diplomacy
• Cultural Management
• Social Research and Publishing
• Reporting and Administration
• Public Service
• Humanitarian Government or NGO’s

Qualification Awarded

The Master’s degree awarded is concurrently recognized as a Master of Arts (M.A.) in the United States, per AAU’s accreditation by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, and as a Magistr (Mgr.) in the Czech Republic, per AAU’s accreditation by the National Accreditation Bureau for Higher Education (NABHE). Graduates may select whether to use the U.S. post-nominal or the Czech pre-nominal title.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

We provide a wide range of scholarships, tuition discounts, and financial aid options to help make quality education more accessible. To learn please visit our dedicated Financial Aid and Scholarships page.