Bachelor in Arts in International Relations

The Bachelor of Arts in International Relations at Vistula University in Warsaw, Poland, runs for three years across six semesters and is taught in English. The programme is built to help students understand current and pressing problems of the modern world, providing broad knowledge of global problems and the mechanisms of international cooperation and competition at political, economic and military levels. Students examine the role of cultural, religious and regional factors in international affairs and gain insight into negotiation and diplomacy, along with study of contemporary military conflicts and international economic relations. Coursework builds skills in gathering, selecting, analyzing and interpreting information about the international political and economic environment, and in the principles of intercultural communication, alongside command of two foreign languages. The programme also develops soft skills such as communication, cooperation, influencing, entrepreneurship and flexibility, which are valued by employers and help graduates adapt to varied professional settings. Study combines theoretical preparation with practical knowledge, supported by instructors with backgrounds as diplomatic practitioners, politicians and experts across fields of international relations, giving students opportunities to build professional contacts. As with international relations degrees generally, the discipline spans political science, economics, law and history, and graduates commonly pursue careers in diplomacy, international business, journalism, consulting or public administration, or proceed to master's-level study in a related field.