Private Master's Degree in International Relations

Program Overview

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Universidad Europea de Valencia

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• Degree in Business and International Relations
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• Health Science Foundation Year

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• Interiors
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• Animation
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• Communication and Marketing
• Criminology
• Design
• Education
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• Engineering
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• Law
• Biomedicine and Health
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• Real Madrid Graduate School

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• Spanish Courses
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• A1 Spanish Online Course
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About Us

Mission, Vision and Team

• Mission, Vision and Team
• Mission, Vision
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• Universities and partner schools
• Universidad Europea de Valencia
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• Centro de Formación Profesional Europeo de Madrid

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• Canarias
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• Madrid
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• Valencia
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• Tailor Made Programmes

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Private Master's Degree in International Relations Valencia

Why study the Private Master's Degree in International Relations?

• International perspective
• Expert teaching staff
• International focus
• Practical training based on experiential learning
• Activities outside the classroom
• International partners

Study plan

• MODULE 1: GEOPOLITICS AND GEOECONOMICS: STATE-OF-THE-ART
  • 1.1. Advanced Geopolitics
  • 1.2. Advanced Geoeconomics
• MODULE 2: SOFT SKILLS FOR SUSTAINABLE LEADERSHIP
  • 2.1. Analytical skills - decision making skills
  • 2.2. Problem-solving skills - Conflict Resolution
  • 2.3. Adaptability - Creativity
  • 2.4. Case of (Poli)Crisis Management
• MODULE 3: STRATEGIES AND TACTICS
  • 3.1. Workshop of International Negotiations
  • 3.2. Security and Defense: (re)organizations
  • 3.3. UN Simulation
• MODULE 4: KEY REGIONAL APPROACHES
  • 4.1. Chinese and Indian Challenges
  • 4.2. South Global vs.West
  • 4.3. Middle East and Latam: new actors, new stakes
  • 4.4. Europe with or without US
• MODULE 5: DIPLOMACY 360º
  • 5.1. Digital Diplomacy and Artificial Intelligence
  • 5.1. Sustainability Diplomacy
  • 5.1. Humanitarian Diplomacy
  • 5.2. Scientific Diplomacy
• MODULE 6: TFM
  • 6. Master's thesis with international jury

Internships

• Internships are a key component of your training.
• Acquiring experience after what you have learnt in your degree programme is the best way to enter the employment market.
• There are two types of internships: curricular—which are included in your study plan—and extracurricular—which you can do on a voluntary basis.

Employability

• 91% Employability
• Our students find employment in less than 12 months.
• 55% International students
• You'll live in a diverse environment that is more multicultural than that of other universities.
• 3,600 Agreements
• UEV has a multitude of educational cooperation agreements with other centres.

Career opportunities

• Diplomacy and foreign service.
• International organisations.
• Non-Governmental organisations (NGOs).
• Policy analysis and consultancy.
• International trade and economic development.
• International security.
• International journalism.
• Education and research.
• Multinational companies.
• Conflict resolution and peacebuilding.

Admissions

• Start your future at Universidad Europea
• You can become a student at Universidad Europea in three easy steps.
  1. Admission exams
  2. Place reservation
  3. Enrollment

Faculty

• PhD. Frédéric Mertens de Wilmars
  • He is the Coordinator of the Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations, SDG Director of UEV, and Senior Lecturer in Constitutional Law and Political Sc.
  • He is Accredited Doctor in Law from University of Valencia (Spain) and graduated from Catholic University of Louvain (Belgium).
  • He holds a DEA in European Law from the University of Aix-Marseille (France).
  • He is a guest professor at numerous foreign and Spanish universities and collaborates as an expert with international institutions such as European Commission, Council of Europe and United Nations agencies.
  • His research and publications focus on European Governance, Human Rights and Gender Equality.
  • One research sexennial.

Academic quality

• As part of its strategy, the University has an internal quality plan whose objective is to promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement, and to enable it to face future challenges with the maximum guarantee of success.
• Thus, it is committed to: promoting the achievement of external recognition and accreditation, both nationally and internationally; the measurement and analysis of results; the simplification of management; and the relationship with the external regulator.
• Internal Quality Assurance System (SAIC)
• University regulations
• Students services
  • Academic managment
  • Professional careers
  • Suggestions, complaints and claims mailbox
  • General hours
  • School calendar
  • Personal schedule

Program Outline

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Degree Overview:

The Master in International Relations in Valencia is a 9-month program designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge to succeed in the world of international politics, whether that be in government bodies, NGOs, or other international organizations. The program is taught by leading experts in their field and covers many areas of the complex issues of international relations today, such as diplomacy, conflict resolution, and foreign policy. The program consists of 60 ECTS and includes work placements at embassies, NGO’s and international organizations, providing real-world experience and improving key skills such as communication, leadership and strategic thinking.

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Outline:

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Modules:

• Module 1: GEOPOLITICS AND GEOECONOMICS: STATE-OF-THE-ART (12 ECTS)
• Advanced Geopolitics (6 ECTS)
• Advanced Geoeconomics (6 ECTS)
• Analytical skills - decision making skills (4 ECTS)
• Problem-solving skills - Conflict Resolution (4 ECTS)
• Adaptability - Creativity (3 ECTS)
• Case of (Poli)Crisis Management (1 ECTS)
• Module 3: STRATEGIES AND TACTICS (12 ECTS)
• Workshop of International Negotiations (5 ECTS)
• Security and Defense: (re)organizations (5 ECTS)
• UN Simulation (2 ECTS)
• Chinese and Indian Challenges (3 ECTS)
• South Global vs.West (3 ECTS)
• Middle East and Latam: new actors, new stakes (3 ECTS)
• Europe with or without US (3 ECTS)
• Module 5: DIPLOMACY 360º (12 ECTS)
• Digital Diplomacy and Artificial Intelligence (3 ECTS)
• Sustainability Diplomacy (3 ECTS)
• Humanitarian Diplomacy (3 ECTS)
• Scientific Diplomacy (2 ECTS)
• Module 6: TFM (6 ECTS)
• Master's thesis with international jury (6 ECTS)

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Internships:

• Curricular Internships: Students need to have 50% of the credits approved and register the subject before starting their internship.
These internships are monitored by the company and the internship coordinator, and they are evaluated by midterm and final reports.
• Extracurricular Internships: Students can pursue extracurricular internships in any academic year.
These internships are a formative complement to studies.

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Teaching:

• Teaching Staff: The program is taught by experts with extensive experience in international organizations, NGOs, multinationals and the public sector.
• Teaching Methods: The program includes practical projects, simulations and case studies.
• Unique Approaches: The program includes activities outside the classroom such as visits to the UN in Valencia, seminars and conferences with experts in international relations.

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Careers:

• Career Opportunities: A Master's Degree in International Relations can open up a wide variety of career opportunities, as it prepares graduates for roles involving international affairs, diplomacy, political analysis and other related fields.
• Diplomacy and foreign service
• International organisations
• Non-Governmental organisations (NGOs)
• Policy analysis and consultancy
• International trade and economic development
• International security
• International journalism
• Education and research
• Multinational companies
• Conflict resolution and peacebuilding

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Other:

• International Perspective: The program provides a unique and multicultural perspective, with an international environment where students interact with students and teachers of different nationalities.
• International Focus: Training is conducted entirely in English, ensuring an international focus and preparing students to excel in a globalised environment.
• International Partners: The program has strategic partnerships with companies, foundations and international organisations, giving students the opportunity to access enriching experiences, such as simulations of international negotiations within the United Nations (UN) or international crisis management with intelligence advice.
• Academic Quality: The University has an internal quality plan whose objective is to promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement.