International Relations
6.291.00.01 International Relations
Qualification awarded: Bachelor in International relations, social communication and regional studies (specialism - International relations)
Entry year: 2021
Mode of study: full
Program duration: 4 years
Institute: Institute of the Humanities and Social Sciences
Number of credits: 240 ECTS credits
Level of qualification according to the National Qualification Framework and the European Qualifications Framework: NQF Level 6 (First cycle of QF-EHEA / EQF Level 6)
Field(s) of study: International relations
Specific admission requirements: None, the admission is performed under general conditions of entry.
Qualification requirements and regulations, including graduation requirements: Completed curriculum comprising 240 credits, a successful Bachelor’s thesis defense and passing the state exam in before the Examination Committee
Characteristics of the educational program: As a result of the program , students receive the profound knowledge in the theory and methodology of the study of international relations and world politics, the foundations of international law and international economic relations, the specifics of international organizations, forms and interactions of international actors (cooperation and conflict in the international arena), the Diplomatic and Consular Service, diplomatic etiquette and protocol in international relations, political science, history of political doctrines, country-specific studies and specificity and the vector of foreign policy of Ukraine. Students also receive professional knowledge and practical skills through the study of the history of international relations, main ideas, concepts and theories of international relations, trends in international interactions, particularly Regional studies, globalization and global problems, actual directions of foreign policy of the world (Western, Central and Eastern Europe, Russia and the CIS, Asia and Africa, North and Latin America), and acquire skills of comparing the political systems of these countries. Special attention is given to studying of integration processes at various levels, including the functioning of the European Union. Also, students learn the information and communication technology and principles of public diplomacy in international relations. In addition, students continue the thorough study of several foreign languages, including theory and practice of translation (including translation of conferences and business translation).
Gained competence: LO01. To know and understand the nature of international relations and regional development, evolution, the state of theoretical studies of international relations and world politics, as well as the nature and sources of state policy in the international arena and the activities of other participants in international relations.
LO02. To know and understand the nature and dynamics of international security, understand the features of its provision at the global, regional and national levels, know the nature and approaches to resolving international and international conflicts.
LO03. To know the nature of international cooperation, the nature of interaction between international actors, the ratio of governmental and non-governmental actors in world politics.
LO04. To know the principles, mechanisms and processes of foreign policy, interaction between foreign and domestic policy, definition and implementation in the international arena of national interests, the process of formation and implementation of foreign policy decisions.
LO05. To know the nature and mechanisms of international communications.
LO06. To know the nature and peculiarities of interactions of individual countries and regions at the global, regional and local levels.
LO07. To carry out a description and analysis of the international situation, collect from various sources the necessary information about international and foreign policy events and processes.
LO08. To collect, process and analyze large amounts of information on the state of international relations, foreign policy of Ukraine and other states, regional systems, international communications.
LO09. To investigate the problems of international relations, regional development, foreign policy, international communications, using modern political, economic and legal theories and concepts, scientific methods and interdisciplinary approaches, present research results, provide appropriate recommendations.
LO10. To speak fluently in the native and foreign languages at the professional level required for professional discussion, preparation of analytical and research documents.
LO11. Carry out an applied analysis of international relations, foreign policy of Ukraine and other states, international processes and the international situation in accordance with the objectives, prepare information and analytical documents.
LO12. To have the skills of professional interpretation and translation from / into foreign languages, in particular, on professional topics of international cooperation,
foreign policy, international communications, regional studies, bilateral and multilateral international projects.
LO13. To conduct a professional discussion on the problems of international relations, international communications, regional studies, foreign policy, argue their position, respect opponents and their views.
LO14. To use modern digital technologies, specialized software, databases and information systems to solve complex specialized problems in the field of international relations, public communications and / or regional studies.
LO15. To understand and apply current legislation, international regulations and agreements, reference materials, current standards and specifications, etc. to solve complex specialized problems of international relations, public communications and regional studies.
LO16. To understand and defend the national interests of Ukraine in international activities.
LO17. To have the skills to self-determine educational goals and training, finding the necessary educational resources to achieve them.
LO18. To know the job responsibilities of the diplomatic and consular staff, the rules of diplomatic protocol and etiquette used in professional communications.
LO19. To know the features, development trends, forms, methods and tools of state regulation of regional and cross-border cooperation, international cooperation of regions.
LO20. Understand the need for lifelong learning in order to deepen the acquired and acquire new professional knowledge in accordance with the latest stages of development of the theory of international relations, the formulation of new political concepts and visions of the international system.
- ability to apply creativity in interpreting events at global, regional and local levels, taking into account the historical background of the emergence and development of specific situations in international relations, interactions of Ukraine with other states;
- ability to defend Ukraine's national interests in comunications, ability to combine humane, socially responsible and patriotic position;
- ability to think systematically and apply creativity to the formation of innovative ideas;
Work placement(s): The program provides 6 ETCS credits of practice and practice according to theme of Bachelor’s thesis.
Programme director: The Guarantor of the program - Ilnytska Uliana, candidate of political sciences, associate professor of political science and international relations. Tel.: (032) 258-21-89, Website: http://old.lp.edu.ua/index.php?id=1615
Occupational profiles of graduates: The activity objects of Bachelor in International relations, public communications and Regional Studies is a system of actions and regulations in legal, political, economic and informational relations between States.
The level of professional training within the spesialty of “International relations” allows students to work as attache, diplomatic courier, diplomatic agent, assistant of expert on foreign policy issues, political columnist assistant, specialist of the 3rd category etc.
Professional profile - attache.
Is engaged in professional activities within the embassies, missions and staff departments of foreign affairs, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine. Specializes in military, military aircraft, military, marine, commercial, financial issues and questions of the press.
Professional profile - Diplomatic Courier.
Specializes in delivery of diplomatic mail.
Professional profile - diplomatic agent.
Is the head of the representation agency or a member of the diplomatic staff of the agency.
Professional profile - assistant of expert on foreign policy issues, the assistant of the political columnist.
Is looking for the provision of information (social, political, economic, social and cultural), works with consulting and analytical activities, with social and political issues
Professional profile - Specialist of the 3rd category.
Is engaged in professional activity as a deputy of head of departments, head of sectors, key specialist, expert, consultant, government body and local authority.
Access to further studies: Obtaining the second (master's) level
Other program features: The feature of the program is getting a profound knowledge of two foreign languages on the B2 level, or the certificate equivalent to that level.