Politics and Society (in English)
Short presentation of the programme:
What is an individual? What is society? What is civilization? What is justice? Why do we have states and political parties? How can we thrive in the 21st century? Politics and Society addresses the above and other related issues in a modern setting with up-to-date methods of interactive teaching with a pronounced practical bent. The first two years of study encompass practical and general lecture courses in the fields of Politics, Society, Governance and International Relations interlinked with disciplines such as Sociology, Social Anthropology and Economics. During the third and fourth years, the educational process comprises more narrowly-profiled courses and practice-oriented educational forms. The programme is taught in English. Our key lecturers include both renowned scholars in the academic world who have lectured in Europe and the USA, and practitioners from the world of politics, such as former and present Prime Ministers, Ministers, party leaders, ambassadors, political advisors and military leaders.
Major and professional qualification:
Major:
Political sciences
Qualification: Political scientist
Practical training courses:
Practical training includes hands-on work in the field of politics, public policy-making and international relations, with temporary employment in regional and national-level government and non-government institutions - mayors' offices, municipalities, agencies, research centers, etc.
International mobility:
The programme provides an opportunity for international student mobility at universities in Belgium, Italy, Switzerland, France, Spain, Cyprus, Germany, Turkey and Poland.
Graduate Student Competencies:
At the end of the course of study, graduates will have mastered:
• knowledge of the basic concepts and categories related to the understanding of politics and society; working knowledge of the main schools of thought in this field, as well as the relevant skills, such as strategic analysis, team building, leadership, etc.
• skills to implement the main approaches in the research of society, government and politics, organisation of political campaigns, production of political documents, strategies, programmes and platforms.
Graduation:
Completion of studies in the bachelor's programme takes place by defending a bachelor's thesis or passing a state exam upon earning the required number of credits. The graduation process complies with the NBU Standard for Educational and Qualification Degree Completion.
Occupation and possible positions:
Graduates pursue careers in media and PR; political science; experts with international programmes and projects; experts with international government and non-government institutions; foreign ministries; international organisations; government administration; political parties; NGOs; research centres and universities.
Department :
Political science