The B.A. in International Relations: International Law program at Anglo-American University is delivered by a faculty of experts from all over the world that bring years of professional experience to the classroom. This program enables students to fully experience the cultural dynamism of Central Europe. Students can expect to gain a solid background in international relations and political theory, history, philosophy, nationalism, or security.                

International politics is bound by and takes place within legal frameworks and treaties. The International Law concentration goes further in exploring the logic of international legal agreements, examples from different areas of application, and ponders the problems and intricacies of justice.               

Program Structure:          

International Relations: European Studies is a 3-year study program. To graduate, students must accumulate 90 US credits (180 ECTS credits) by completing 30 courses.

Upon completion, our students acquire the ability to critically examine and address the international/intercultural challenges of our time, such as global inequalities, economic dependency, conflict and security, or globalization including the evolving roles of organizations such as the United Nations, NATO and the European Union.           

Beyond the classroom you can join student clubs like Diplomacy or Model UN, practice your debate skills at a faculty-student debate or discuss current political issues with professors and local experts at an event like ‘Professors in the Pub’.           

AAU’s Career Center also connects students with numerous professional internships in the Czech Republic and abroad every year.               

Learning Outcomes:      

Graduates of the B.A. in International Relations: International Law can expect to:           

• Discuss and debate basic theories, levels of analysis and empirical evidence used in relevant scholarly literature.

• Apply theory to compare and contrast the meanings and functions of political institutions in different political systems and explain the outcomes and performance of political processes.

• Apply theory to understand the workings of the global economy, and to assess the role of businesses, governments, and international organizations.

• Apply theory to understand history and current events in international relations.

• Apply theory to understand European integration history, institutions, and policy.       

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 Bachelor’s degree awarded is concurrently recognized as a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in the United States, per AAU’s accreditation by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, and as a Bakalář (Bc.) 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.

This concentration is accredited by the National Accrediting Bureau for Higher Education. Its completion will be indicated on the transcript, diploma, and diploma supplement.