International Relations
See study programmeThe Bachelor's degree program in international relations is a social science bachelor's degree. The program includes a combination of political science and historical subjects. The program provides solid insight into various international, regional and national issues related to, for example, state and nation building, public policy and administration, political theory, national and international conflicts, security policy, globalization and international economic policies, as well as climate and environmental issues. This distinctive profile differs significantly from similar studies.
The program has a strong social science academic profile, covering diverse topics within several disciplines. This will strengthen the candidates' expertise in the field of international relations. The students will also acquire this expertise through writing assignments with supervision and feedback, through weekly lectures and seminars, as well as by working in groups with other students. Students will write a bachelor thesis in the last semester. Examination will vary with school examinations in some courses, and home exams in others.
Knowledge:
- Have knowledge of national and international political systems' structure and function, and processes in how these change.
- A basic understanding of and knowledge about international affairs within the described topics that the bachelor degree discusses.
- Could demonstrate empirical and theoretical knowledge of relations between states in the international arena
Skills:
- Have skills in analysis of political processes and issues in the international arena .
- Have skills in obtaining, organizing, developing and presenting research-based knowledge
- Be able to use different theoretical perspectives in international politics discipline within the various topics.
- Discuss the different implications of foreign policy decisions
- Be able to explain how power appears in international politics and discuss reasons for wars and conflicts.
- Be able to compare political development in different countries
General competence:
- Expertise in international relations with an emphasis on political science
- Have a basic understanding of political systems' way of functioning nationally and internationally.
- Have basic skills in globalization processes and phenomena such as international terrorism, development and aid knowledge, security and global environmental issues.
Applicants must fulfil the requirements for Norwegian General Study competence as well as language proficiency requirements in Norwegian and English language.
The bachelor`s program provides the opportunity for studying abroad, up to two semesters. The faculty has a cooperation agreement with several foreign universities, and we can assist with establishing contact and scheduling of the studies. We can recommend the following partner institutions:
- Universität Bamberg - Tyskland
- Wageningen University, Netherland
- Vancouver Island, Canada
- Northern Arctic Federal University - Russia
The Faculty is constantly striving to find several partner institutions, both in Scandinavia and elsewhere in Europe.
Nord University has in addition agreements with other Universities.
In order to go on exchange, through the Faculty of Social Sciences, students will need to have passed a minimum of 60 ECTS with a weighted average grade C.