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The Bachelor of Arts in International Relations: Global Security Studies offers the student a modern and interdisciplinary education in international relations with a concentration in security studies. Graduates earn a globally recognized degree, accredited in the US and EU, and earn it in three years instead of four. 

About the program

The B.A. in International Relations: Global Security Studies 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.

Security Studies is a traditional subdiscipline of international politics dedicated to war, security, violence, terrorism, and the role of states, organizations, and individuals in perpetrating and combating the aforementioned. Critical security studies are not limited to violence only but cover also issues pertaining to use and misuse of power, justice and citizen’s rights. 

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.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the B.A. in International Relations: Global Security Studies 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