1.5 years’ Master’s in International Governance and Diplomacy in Riga

Published by Ivana Petriskova

Deadline: 12 August 2016
Open to: applicants with BSc degree in Social Sciences and/or Humanities
Scholarship: 100% tuition waiver to the best student of the programme

Description

International Governance and Diplomacy programme offers a dynamic study process and insight into a wide range of geographical regions and aspects of international relations, with particular emphasis placed on small state international politics. Throughout the study period students master political ideologies and doctrines that shape the actions of various global players. Due to the enhanced research vectors of the teachers in Russia and the post-Soviet region, particular emphasis is devoted to Russia and its place in the global politics. The programme also gives insight into issues related to informal global governance and how global actors cooperate through informal arrangements to achieve their goals, and its effects on global challenges of peace building, policy making and institutional implementation.

The content of the programme corresponds with the title of the programme, i.e., the division of the two disciplines, as well as course category division is as follows: international governance – 70%; diplomacy – 30%. Compulsory courses (Category A) constitute 67% (60 ECTS), but restricted elective courses (Category B) constitute 33% (30 ECTS).

The programme excels in the Baltic region as studies are done in English only and it offers a shorter period for the degree acquisition – 1.5 years. Diplomas obtained at Rīga Stradiņš University are recognised in all EU and EEA member states.

Eligibility

  • BSc degree in Social Sciences and/or Humanities;
  • Applicants have to submit proof of their Bachelor’s degree in social sciences and/or humanities (total length of studies must be no less than 3.5 years (7 semesters)) acquired from a university that is recognised by the Academic Information Centre;
  • All applicants, except native English speakers, must demonstrate their English language proficiency by submitting documents that testify their knowledge of English.

Scholarship

100% tuition waiver to the best student of the programme for the first semester, based on the verdict of applications; for the second and third semester, based on the results of the previous semesters.

How to apply?

You need to apply online HERE.

Check the application period start date and deadline, and send your application within the given deadline to your local representative or directly to RSU:

Rīga Stradiņš University
International Department
16 Dzirciema Street, Room K-218
Rīga, LV-1007
Latvia

Once we receive your application, we will send an email to acknowledge receipt within one week. For any inquiries, please contact the International Department at admissions@rsu.lv.

More information on the official website.

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