Bachelor's Degree (BSc), Institute of history and international relations
41.03.05 International Relations
Program length: 4 years (Full-time mode)
Language of study: Russian
Place of study: Rostov-on-Don
Program Overview
The program is aimed at training specialists in the field of international relations for national and regional needs. The program provides a good base in the field of international relations, after studying graduates can work in industries connected with foreign relations or there is a need for intercultural communication skills. Graduates are in demand in diplomatic and foreign economic structures, as well as in non-governmental organizations whose activities are related to Russia's foreign policy interests.
Education: the opportunity to study at a partner university during a semester under the student mobility program; visits of professors from foreign universities to read disciplines modules. For example, in 2022-2023, Alexander Zhivotic, a professor at the University of Belgrade (Serbia), a specialist in the history of Yugoslavia and international political relations of Serbia, gave lectures as a visiting professor. Participation in the UN Model (Rostov-on-Don, Moscow, Stavropol, Volgograd and other Russian cities), in the Gorchakov Foundation competition, in Summer and Winter Schools on topical issues of international relations becomes a bright event for any student of the program. There is an opportunity to participate in the organization of events and business games. In previous years, students have organized such events as: 2023 ; the SCO model, etc.
In addition to learning the main foreign language (English), students study a second foreign language of their choice: French, Spanish, German, Chinese, or Japanese.
Science: participation in conferences of the student Science Week and the annual All-Russian scientific and practical conference of students and young scientists "World Politics in the mirror of Internet and media communications" with subsequent publication of conference materials. 1st year students already have publications and can boast of first places at student conferences.
Leisure: student scientific clubs (Diplomatic Club, Debate Club, British club, German club, French club, Balkan club, Intercultural Communication Club, etc.), creative groups and self-made (theater, dance, vocal, KVN, etc.).
Core curriculum
Basis | Specialized subjects |
Information technologies in the context of international relations Foreign language (Practical course) International security Historical and political geography International private and public law International financial and economic relations Basis of foreign economic activities World religions World culture Culture of Russia | Theory and practice diplomacy Methods of international and political researches Basis of negotiation process History of international relations Theory of international relations Modern international relations Russia in context of global politics Politics and economics of Eastern countries Second foreign language |
Program Benefits
- The uniqueness of this educational program lies in the fact that it gives students the opportunity to master a wide range of courses related to language training in the multicultural environment of the modern world. Multiculturalism of the educational process is achieved through the active work of Institute of history and international relations to attract students from near and far abroad.
- The program provides for intensive cooperation with foreign universities. Established partnerships with leading universities make it possible to introduce distance learning courses into the educational process. Furthermore, foreign teachers annually act as lecturers at various events organized for the students of the program. Visiting professors, in turn, often act as host professors within the framework of student academic mobility programs.
- The Institute has a qualified staff of teachers who can give lectures on this educational program at the highest level. Many of them have experience as visiting professors at leading foreign universities and research centers.
- Academic trainings are held at such organizations as Russian-Italian Cultural Center "Dante Alighieri"; JSC "DonExpocenter"; Rostov regional public organization "Korean Cultural and Educational Center"; Rostov regional branch of the All-Russian Public Organization "Russian Red Cross".
- Our partner organizations: Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Rostov region; Laboratory "Center of Middle East Studies" of the Russian Academy of Sciences Institute of World Economy and International Relations; Department of External Relations and Inter-Municipal Cooperation of the Rostov-on-Don City Administration; Russian-Italian Cultural Center "Dante Alighieri"; Rostov regional public organization "Korean Cultural and Educational Center".
Prospects. Career & Employment
International Relations Specialists use their understanding of political science, global issues, and international relations to analyze international politics and relationsю They are responsible for advising businesses or governments on foreign affairs and relations. An International Relations Specialist typically works for governments, non-profit organizations, multinational corporations, and international bodies like the United Nations.
Why pursue a Bachelor's degree in International Relations?
Graduates can be employed as experts in International Relations Offices, analyst-consultants, referent-interpreters (from English and a second language French, German, Spanish, etc.).
Graduates of the program often decide to expand their existing professional competencies by continuing their Master's degree in the fields of International Relations, Foreign Regional Studies, Political Science, Economics at universities of Rostov-on-Don (SFedU), Moscow (MSIIR, Academy of Foreign Affairs, HSE), St. Petersburg (St. Petersburg State University, St. Petersburg University of Management Technologies and Economics).