International Relations

Description

Geneva is the hub of global International Relations, and Webster's undergraduate university degree is at the heart of it.

Interested in globalization, economic development, security, migration, or human rights? Our International Relations program in Geneva teaches you to analyze these and other major issues facing the world today.

Drawing on both academic and professional experience, our faculty and prominent guest speakers provide a broad, interdisciplinary training in the field of international relations. You can also study a number of important issues in depth through an emphasis in either Economics or Refugee Studies.

Your learning isn’t confined to lectures — you’ll also be confronted with topical issues through a variety of events and activities. These include study trips as well as our internationally recognized Annual Humanitarian Conference. You will benefit from the resources available in Geneva, where you can attend meetings and conferences and establish professional contacts with experts. And by studying with a diverse group of students from all over the world, you’ll gain valuable insights and a broader perspective.

The program covers such areas as:

• Political science
• History
• International Law
• International Economic Relations
• Migration & refugees

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline At least four months before the start term Tuition fee

• EUR 26500 Year (EEA)
• EUR 26500 Year (Non-EEA)

Full-time undergraduate tuition (per semester) CHF 15,920 flat fee,includes textbooks/e-book

Start date January,August 2015 Freshmen can begin their studies in either the Fall 1 term (August) or Spring 1 (January); Transfer students can begin their studies in any of the five terms: August, October, January, March or May. Credits 128
Duration full-time 48 months Languages Take an IELTS test

• English

Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Full-time

Course Content

Degree requirements:

• 51 credit hours: required courses
• 30 credit hours: global citizenship program courses
• 47 credit hours: elective courses

All students seeking a BA degree in International relations are required to complete 51 credit hours within the department. This must include a course in Methods, in International Law, a Senior Thesis (optional) and the Senior Overview. students need to choose an emphasis (15 credits) in either Migration / Refugee Studies, or in International Economics.

The required 51 credit hours must include 12 of the following courses:

• POLT 1050 Introduction to International Relations 3 hrs
• INTL 2700 Methods of Political Inquiry 3 hrs
• INTL 2030 International Law 3 hrs
• INTL 1500 World System since 1500 3 hrs
• INTL 3100 International Political Economy 3 hrs
• POLT 3310 Conduct of Foreign Policy 3 hrs
• INTL 3700 International Organizations 3 hrs
• INTL/ECON/HIST/POLT 4600 Research Requirement 3 hrs
• INTL 4620 Senior Overview 0 hrs

One course from the following:

• POLT 1070 Introduction to Political Theory 3 hrs
• INTL 2680 International Relations Theory 3 hrs

One course from the following:

• POLT 1080 Intro to Comparative Politics 3 hrs
• POLT 1060 Intro to American Politics
• POLT 2250 Politics in the Industrialized World 3 hrs
• POLT 2550 Politics of Development 3 hrs

One course from the following:

• INTL 3500 International Security 3 hrs
• INTL 3600 Environmental & Energy Security 3 hrs

One course from the following:

• HIST 3150 International Affairs 3 hrs
• HIST 3130 History of Human Rights 3 hrs
• HIST 3100 Diplomatic History 3 hrs

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6 TOEFL paper-based test score : 550 TOEFL iBT® test : 80

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

take an IELTS test. More About IELTS

Requirements

Freshmen are admitted to the University following the successful completion of a twelve-year American high school program or its international equivalent as recognized by Webster.

Students whose native or predominant language is not English may need additional English proficiency that requires them to enroll in English as a Second Language (ESL).

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Alumni Study Travel Fund

  Scholarships for students who are already attending the University of Reading.

• Amsterdam Merit Scholarships

  The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Webster University Geneva.