The BSc in International Relations and Security offers students the opportunity to acquire extensive and in-depth knowledge about a wide range of issues related with the development of international affairs and its security implications. Theory and practice of international relations and diplomacy, international organization and international law, security and strategic studies, as well as politics and economics, constitute the hard core of the Program’s content. The Programme aims at providing students a rigorous understanding of international relations and politics, and of conflict and security issues, globally and regionally across the world. It focusses particularly on recent and contemporary processes, trends and problems: examining efforts to respond to international and regional challenges in the spheres of policy and practice. The Programme combines in-depth academic training in key concepts, theories and case-studies, alongside a structured process of engagement with contemporary debates and experience.
Graduates of the Programme are expected to have a thorough understanding of international political, security and economic issues, which will enable them to pursuit careers in the diplomatic corps, in international organizations, in NGOs, as well as in both the public and the private sector as policy and security advisors.
| Code | Course title | Course type | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRS111 | Introduction to International Relations | Compulsory | 6 |
| IRS112 | Diplomatic History, 1815-1945 | Compulsory | 6 |
| IRS113 | Research Methodology in International Relations | Compulsory | 6 |
| NOM160 | Political Science | Compulsory | 6 |
| ΝΟΜ158 | Political Economy | Compulsory | 6 |
| Code | Course title | Course type | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRS121 | International Relations Theories | Compulsory | 6 |
| IRS122 | Security Studies: Conceptual Approaches, Contemporary and Emerging Issues | Compulsory | 6 |
| IRS123 | The World since 1945 | Compulsory | 6 |
| IRS124 | Introduction to Modern Diplomacy | Compulsory | 6 |
| ECON205 | Macroeconomics | Compulsory | 6 |
| Code | Course title | Course type | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISR131 | Geopolitics and Geo-economics in the Eastern Mediterranean | Compulsory | 6 |
| IRS132 | Security Diplomacy | Compulsory | 6 |
| IRS133 | International Political Economy | Compulsory | 6 |
| IRS134 | The EU as a Global Actor | Compulsory | 6 |
| NOM129 | Public International Law | Compulsory | 6 |
| Code | Course title | Course type | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRS141 | Economic Diplomacy | Compulsory | 6 |
| IRS142 | Strategic Studies | Compulsory | 6 |
| IRS143 | Political Economy of National Security | Compulsory | 6 |
| IRS144 | Terrorism, Asymmetric Threats and International Security | Compulsory | 6 |
| NOM380 | International Economic Law | Compulsory | 6 |
| Code | Course title | Course type | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRS151 | Economic Sustainability and Security | Compulsory | 6 |
| IRS152 | Risk Analysis and Forecasting | Compulsory | 6 |
| IRS153 | Conflict Resolution | Compulsory | 6 |
| IRS154 | International Organizations | Compulsory | 6 |
| PSYC308 | Political Psychology | Elective | 6 |
| IRS155 | Foreign Policy in the 21st Century | Elective | 6 |
| Code | Course title | Course type | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRS161 | China as a Global Actor | Compulsory | 6 |
| IRS162 | Energy, Security and Foreign Policy | Compulsory | 6 |
| IRS163 | Environmental Sustainability and Security | Compulsory | 6 |
| IRS164 | EU Neighborhood Policy | Compulsory | 6 |
| IRS165 | Foreign Policy Analysis | Elective | 6 |
| IRS166 | Peacebuilding | Elective | 6 |
| Code | Course title | Course type | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRS171 | Political Economy of Energy | Compulsory | 6 |
| IRS172 | European Security and Defense | Compulsory | 6 |
| IRS173 | Risk Management | Compulsory | 6 |
| IRS174 | Security in the Eastern Mediterranean | Compulsory | 6 |
| IRS175 | International Development Cooperation | Elective | 6 |
| IRS176 | Practical Diplomacy | Elective | 6 |
| IRS177 | Human Security | Elective | 6 |
| Code | Course title | Course type | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRS181 | Nuclear Weapons and International Security | Compulsory | 6 |
| IRS182 | Global Governance and Security | Compulsory | 6 |
| IRS183 | Security in the Middle East | Compulsory | 6 |
| IRS184 | Cyber Security | Compulsory | 6 |
| IRS185 | Migration, International Relations and Security | Elective | 6 |
| BUSN405 | Project Management | Elective | 6 |
| IRS186 | Placement | Elective | 6 |
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In order to be admitted into the Programme, candidates must possess, as a minimum:
Decisions on admission are made on an individual basis taking into account the type and quality of previous studies, the grade obtained in previous studies, and the suitability of the candidate for the programme of study.
Generally, the deadline for applying
for the Fall semester is end of August and
for Spring semester, end of November
In order to be admitted to the Program, candidates must possess a Secondary School Certificate with grade no less than 14/20 or equivalent, or an International Baccalaureate Diploma with at least 26 points, or any other equivalent secondary education diploma. The general admission criteria are based on the type and quality of previous studies, the grade obtained in previous studies and the suitability of the candidate for the program of study that has been applied for. In any case, the file of each applicant will be considered on its own merit.
Satisfactory knowledge of English is essential. The minimum language requirement is a grade C on a First Certificate in English or any other equivalent degree. In the absence of such a certificate/degree, candidates will be asked to sit English language exams in order to prove their satisfactory knowledge. After admission, candidates may be required to take additional instruction in English language.
Tuition Fees
(per year)
€9,850
Extra tuition fees for a Dual Degree from Middlesex University:€1,000
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