School: School of Law

International Relations and European Studies

Academic year

2022-2023
Taught Language: Greek
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Course Summary

General Objectives of the Program

The general objectives of the program are to:

  • Promote thorough examination and research by giving students the opportunity to specialise in International Relations and European Studies, as well as Political Science and other related domains within the broader field of Social Sciences. The systematic development and enrichment of knowledge in the aforementioned fields is an important asset for those who wish to work in a number of professions, sectors and organisations.
  • Provides postgraduate education to holders of a Bachelor degree in International Relations, Political Science, History or other relevant Bachelor degrees, as well as to individuals who intend to work in fields relevant with international affairs (e.g. in the public sector, especially in services under Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Defence or Commerce, in multinational firms, in international organisations such as the UN and the EU, in academic institutions and research centres, in non-governmental organisations etc).
  • Develop the level of knowledge and skills of post-graduate students in the relevant domains.
  • Achieve deep understanding of the complexity of international affairs, as well as of the paramount importance of theoretical and methodological competence when dealing with them.

Special Objectives of the Program

The special objectives of the program are to:

  • Assimilate basic concepts in the fields of International Relations and European Studies (i.e. international system, international cooperation, international organisation, regional integration, international and ethnic conflict, international security etc). This is an important prerequisite for developing an in-depth approach to complex issues such as the European Integration process, political, economic and social dimension of interstate relations, civil, international and regional conflicts, terrorism, energy dependence and energy security etc. The program pays special attention on issues related with the Republic of Cyprus and its EU membership, as well as Cyprus’ geographic position in the East Mediterranean and the greater Middle East.
  • Provide the necessary knowledge in relation to the rich theoretical and research tradition pertaining to a series of fields, such as theory of international relations, European and regional integration, international political economy, international security, asymmetric threats, conflict management and conflict resolution etc. The program is structured in a way that allows students to specialise in the areas of their special interest, after having acquired the basic foundations of theory and methodical research, and basic knowledge in the fields of International Relations and European Studies.
  • Provide the students with a broad understanding of the political, social and economic evolution of the international system in the 20th and 21st centuries as well as the new evolving international and regional environment. The role of law, diplomacy, private and non-governmental agents in the international system will form a vital part of this understanding. Moreover, the relative political and economic power of states, the role of international organizations such as the United Nations, and the existence of conflict will provide major foci for the program as a whole.

Career Prospects

The program applies to to individuals who intend to work in fields relevant with international affairs (e.g. in the public sector, especially in services under Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Defence or Commerce, in multinational firms, in international organisations such as the UN and the EU, in academic institutions and research centres, in non-governmental organisations etc).

Modules

Section: A – Υποχρεωτικά Μαθήματα
Min. ECTS Credits: 60  Max. ECTS Credits: 60

Course ID Course Title ECTS Credits
MIR-500DG Θεωρία Διεθνών Σχέσεων 10
MIR-510DG Σύγχρονη Ευρωπαϊκή Ιστορία και Πολιτική 10
MIR-520DG Διεθνής Πολιτική Οικονομία 10
MIR-570DG Ευρωπαϊκή Ολοκλήρωση 10
MIR-662DG Μεθοδολογία Έρευνας 10
MIR-671DG Μεταπτυχιακή Εργασία 10

Section: B – Κατεύθυνση: Ενέργεια και Διεθνής Ασφάλεια
Min. ECTS Credits: 0  Max. ECTS Credits: 30

Course ID Course Title ECTS Credits
MIR-614DG Τρομοκρατία στη Νέα Χιλιετία 10
MIR-641DG Διεθνής Ασφάλεια και Ενεργειακοί Πόροι 10
MIR-643DG Πολιτικές Ενέργειας της ΕΕ και Ζητήματα Ασφάλειας 10
MIR-681DG Ασύμμετρες Απειλές 10

Section: C – Κατεύθυνση: Σπουδές Μέσης Ανατολής και Ανατολικής Μεσογείου
Min. ECTS Credits: 0  Max. ECTS Credits: 30

Course ID Course Title ECTS Credits
MIR-612DG Μελέτες Περιπτώσεων στην Ανάλυση Συγκρούσεων 10
MIR-626DG Η Τουρκία Μεταξύ Ευρώπης και Μέσης Ανατολής 10
MIR-627DG Ελληνοτουρκικές Σχέσεις και Κύπρος 10
MIR-650DG Πολιτική Μέσης Ανατολής 10

Section: D – Μαθήματα Γενικής Επιλογής
Min. ECTS Credits: 0  Max. ECTS Credits: 30

Course ID Course Title ECTS Credits
MIR-600DG Σύγχρονα Ευρωπαϊκά Ζητήματα 10
MIR-610DG Εθνικισμός και Εθνοτικές Συγκρούσεις 10
MIR-622DG Σύγχρονα Κυπριακά Ζητήματα 10
MIR-630DG Ανάλυση Εξωτερικής Πολιτικής 10
MIR-631DG Διεθνές Δίκαιο 10
MIR-660DG Ειδικά Θέματα 10

Assessment Method

Course assessment usually comprises of a comprehensive final exam and continuous assessment. Continuous assessment can include amongst others, mid-terms, projects, and class participation.

Letter grades are calculated based on the weight of the final exam and the continuous assessment and the actual numerical marks obtained in these two assessment components. Based on the course grades the student’s semester grade point average (GPA) and cumulative point average (CPA) are calculated.

How to apply

Students come to UNIC from around the world, blending a diverse range of academic backgrounds, experiences, interests, talents and cultural heritage.

Admission to our University is granted under different categories, depending on the student’s qualifications and educational objectives.

Our general admissions policy relies on the student’s previous academic performance, including their high school grades. The Medical School has separate admissions policies and procedures outlined on the Medical School website.

Admission Requirements

The minimum admission requirement is a recognized High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC). Students with a lower HSLC grade than 7.5/10 or 15/20 or equivalent, depending on the grading system of the country issuing the HSLC, are provided with extra academic guidance and monitoring during the first year of their studies. Some programmes have higher entry requirements.

Application deadline

Students may begin their studies in September or February. Applications must reach the Office of Admissions together with all the required documents by:

Studies from Deadline
Fall Semester (September to January) Late June
Spring Semester (February to May) Late October
Summer Session (June to July) Late February
Application Deadlines for European and Local students Please call the Office of Admissions on +357 22841528

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements
  1. Completed Application Form
  2. A copy of your passport (page with your personal details and photo)
  3. Academic Records (True copy of the original)
    • For Bachelors Degree applicants: High School Leaving Certificate and mark sheet
    • For Masters Degree applicants: Bachelors Degree and transcripts
    • For Doctorate applicants: Bachelors and Masters Degree, including transcripts
  4. Two Letters of recommendation/reference from professors or employers (for Masters and Doctorate applicants only). Certain programmes have additional requirements
  5. Curriculum Vitae–CV (for Masters and Doctorate applicants only)
  6. Personal Statement (for Masters and Doctorate applicants only)
  7. Research proposal (for Doctorate applicants only)
  8. Evidence of work experience (where applicable)
  9. Portfolio (for selected programmes of study)
Additional entry requirements

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English language requirements

Language of Instruction Greek

Fees and funding

Application Fees

Full program tuition fees:

 

 Local / EU Students
- 6.300 Euro

 

Additional Fee information

OTHER FEES

ON-CAMPUS PROGRAMMES

ONLINE/DL PROGRAMMES

Application fee (one-off/nonrefundable payment)

55

55

Visa application (one-off/nonrefundable payment)

86

0

Registration fee (per semester)

26

0

Health & accident insurance (per year)

175

0

Student activities fee (per semester)

20

0

Technology fee – Internet use etc. (per semester)

15

0

International student guarantee (one-off / refundable payment)

400

0

Transcript fee (per copy)

5

5

Evaluation fee (transfer credits / ECTS)

52

52

Second exam fee (per course)

65

65

Graduation application fee

60

60

Total 

959

273

Provider information

Main Contact

46 Makedonitissas Avenue, CY-2417

Contact Person: UNIC

Phone: +35722778744

Email: admissions@unic.ac.cy