The B.A. in International Relations (Major) 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. Students can expect to gain a solid background in theoretical and philosophical concepts as well as an understanding of international and domestic politics.                        

The curriculum offers a balanced mix of courses on political and international relations theory, philosophy, economy and history which is complemented by a range of skills-oriented courses in writing and research or classes increasing proficiency in foreign languages.           

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.                                   

Program Structure:              

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

This program does not include a specific concentration, instead, students are required to take more major courses which allow for more choice of electives.                

Learning Outcomes:  

Graduates of the B.A. in International Relations 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.