Programme syllabus autumn 2020
Programme syllabus autumn 2020
Title
International Relations
Swedish title
International Relations
Programme code
SGINE
Credits
180 credits
Programme establishment date
2006-11-30
Syllabus approval date
2017-03-15
Syllabus valid from
2017-08-28
Decision-making body
Faculty of Culture and Society
Entry requirements
General entry requirements + English B
Merit rating is calculated based on Swedish upper secondary grades achieved, according to specific entry requirement 6/A6.
Level
Basic level
Organisation
- Term 1: International relations 1. This term is based on the theoretically pluralist character of the discipline, i.e. it engages different perspectives on IR, providing the foundation for further study. This course also gives students an introduction to current issues and trends in global politics, and their historical background and development. In addition, an introduction to scientific methods and academic writing is given.
- Term 2: Conflicts and Development in Global Politics. The aim of the course is that students will independently develop a deepened understanding and knowledge of, and ability to study, the complexity of global politics in a project work. This course focuses on theories of global politics with a special focus on issues and actors in global political economy and global/regional conflict.
- Term 3: International Relations 2. This course builds on the theoretical and empirical knowledge gained in the first semester, but focuses on specific processes and structures central to the development and operation of the contemporary international system, as well as on questions relating methodology and the research of international relations. The latter includes the writing of a research paper.
- Term 4: Elective. This semester makes it possible for students to do an internship, which the program coordinator deems relevant to the study program., or to enrol in elective courses but it is recommended that students conduct studies at a university abroad.
- Term 5: In–Depth Studies in Global Politics. This course aims to provide students with deepened understanding of theory within the discipline and to broaden their knowledge of the empirical scope of Global Politics. Specific attention is given to global governance and foreign policy strategies. Alternatively, the student can use this semester for exchange studies. The selected courses should be on a similar level in an IR relevant field.
- Term 6: International Relations 3. In the final semester, we focus on analysis of contemporary challenges in Global Politics in relation to more advanced studies of methodology and philosophy of science. Specific attention is given to the research process and the design and completion of a research project. The course ends with a Bachelor Thesis (15 credits).
Programme contents
Semester 1, autumn 2020
International Relations I
IR110L, 30 credits (COMPULSORY)
Main field of study: International Relations
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Semester 2, spring 2021
Conflicts and development in Global Politics
IR150L, 30 credits
No main field of study
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Semester 3, autumn 2021
International Relations II
IR102L, 30 credits (COMPULSORY)
Main field of study: International Relations
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Semester 4, spring 2022
Semester 5, autumn 2022
In-Depth Studies in Global Politics
IR140L, 30 credits
No main field of study
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Semester 6, spring 2023
International Relations III
IR103L, 30 credits (COMPULSORY)
Main field of study: International Relations
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Learning outcomes
After completion of the program, students will be able to
- Identify and describe, compare and analyze, as well as critically assess and evaluate the theoretical perspectives, research problems, and areas of study germane to the discipline of International Relations
- Through the application of scientific methods independently identify, seek, collect, and critically compile and interpret material and information relevant to the subject.
- Orally and in writing participate in a dialogue with different respondents within the academy and in society at large, concerning subject related problems, arguments and solutions.
- Within allotted time-frames formulate and conduct independent analysis of research problems within international relations, individually as well as in groups.
- Evaluate relevant scientific, societal, and ethical aspects of their own and others’ independent research products.
- Independently design, conduct, and present a research project.
Degree
Bachelor's degree
Bachelor of Arts with a major in International Relations.
Additional information
Language of instruction: English