The special prerequisite for this programme focus, besides basic eligibility for university studies, is fieldeligibility 6: Civics A and English B. Applicants are exempted from the Civics A requirement.

International Relations (IR) is an integrated, multidisciplinary subject embracing a number of different theoretical perspectives that seek to illustrate and explain the relationships between diverse actors in the international system. IR places emphasis on internationalpolitics, but also covers international law and international economics. The overall aim of the Bachelor’s Programme in International Relations is to provide the student with knowledge and insight in the following areas: the basic features of international relations, the changeable nature of international relations, the relationship between the state and the individual, the nature and modes of operation of the international system, and the emergence of international norms (e.g. in the area of human rights).

Furthermore, the programme seeks to provide knowledge and insight into salient theoretical endeavours and current research debate within the field of study; it also aims to equip the student with the necessary analytical skills in order to be able to work with IR-related issues in national and international environments, for example within voluntary organisations, national public authorities and international organisations.

The bachelor’s programme consists of six terms of study and leads to a bachelor’s degree in International Relations. Term 1 consists of studies in Internatonal relations 1-30 credits. International Relations I is organised in terms of the multi-theoretical approach to international relations characteristic of the programme, i.e. it engages different perspectives on IR, providing the basis for further study. Term two consists of studies in Human rights where this subject is studied from judicial, political and philosophical perspectives. International Relations II, term three, builds on the previously gained theoretical knowledge, but focuses on specific processes in the development and operation of the contemporary international system, as well as on questions relating methodology and the research of international relations. Terms four and five are consist of elective studies, which makes it possible for the student to enroll in various exchange programmes, or combine studies with an internship (one term), as long as the programme coordinator deems it to be relevant to the study programme. The last term, the sixth semester, consists of International Relations III, which includes a BA essay comprising 15 hp.