Field of study
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Master's
Full–time
English
₽ 360 000
$ 5000 / € 4850
In this regard, new tasks arise in training highly qualified personnel capable of creatively solving theoretical and practical problems of professional activity in modern conditions. A specialist in international relations is distinguished by erudition, extensive knowledge in history, theory of international relations and world politics, proficiency in foreign languages.
The profession of an international specialist opens up wide opportunities for career development both in government agencies (ministries of foreign affairs, foreign economic services) and in the private sector (international companies, consulting firms).
The programme provides in-depth knowledge of the relationship between security and development with a special focus on new generation of conflicts and fragile states, global policymaking involving great and emerging powers, the role of the UN system and regional institutions in security governance, and the UN system and regional institutions in security governance and sustainable development.
Unique student composition (students from all recipient countries).
First-hand information and deep understanding of conflicts at the grassroots level.
Close cooperation with the renewed academic staff of MGIMO, Moscow State University and the Diplomatic Academy of the Russian Foreign Ministry.
Lectures and seminars are conducted in English, so foreign students do not need to study at the Preparatory Faculty, while Russian students receive professional education and improve their language level.
Thanks to the international composition of study groups, you form your network of professional international contacts already at university.
A special feature of the programme is a large number of individual and group creative projects.
Foreign professors are invited to give lectures and seminars; joint creative projects and conferences are held regularly.
Disciplines (first year)
R&D in a term (first year)
Disciplines (second year)
R&D in a term (second year)
Internship
Pre-graduation internship
Preparing for and passing a state examination
Preparing and defending a graduation thesis
Students actively participate in writing scientific publications, holding Russian and international scientific conferences, whose results can be accepted for publication as part of one of the faculty collections.
In the process of mastering disciplines, students improve their research skills, conduct and coordinate analytical work in the field of international contacts with the development of expert opinions and practical recommendations; develop skills in searching for and applying promising information and communication technologies and software to comprehensively formulate and solve professional tasks.
During the internship, students receive unique opportunities to acquire experience and skills in international interaction and cooperation, as well as the ability to assess, model and predict global, macro regional, national and state, regional and local political and cultural, socio-economic and socio-political processes based on the use of theoretical and empirical research methods and applied analysis.
A number of practical classes on the disciplines of Quantitative Analysis of Situational Models in World Policy, Theory and Practice of Diplomacy are held at the Department of Theory and History of International Relations with the participation of career diplomats from foreign countries and Russia.
International students are actively recruited for internships by national embassies, consulates and other foreign missions in the territory of the Russian Federation and abroad.
During their master’s studies, many students begin to actively engage in scientific activities. Especially for this purpose, the Department of Theory and History of International Relations regularly publishes a collection of scientific reports. Many of the master’s graduates subsequently continue their education in the English-language postgraduate programme of the Department of Theory and History of International Relations and successfully defend their PhD theses, including Tafotie Deffo Jerry Rowlings (Cameroon), Indiana Pejic (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Amuhaja Claire Ayuma (Kenya), Cheng Guo (China), Adebayo Kafilath Motunrayo (Nigeria), etc.
Following the research focus of the master’s programme (security-development nexus), graduates develop it in their postgraduate programme focusing on the study of peacekeeping activities, resolution of international conflicts, development problems and regional integration in the countries of the Global South.
Students and graduates of the master’s programme regularly participate in regular research workshops of the Department of Theory and History of International Relations:
Dr. habil. in Historical Sciences, Full Professor, Department of Theory and History of International Relations, RUDN University.
Phone: +7 (499) 936-85-27 доб. 1645
E-mail: shpakovskaya-ma@rudn.ru
Graduates of the department work in the apparatus of the Russian Foreign Ministry, embassies and consulates of Russia in China, Egypt, Syria, Sudan, Lebanon, Morocco and other countries, in diplomatic institutions of a number of foreign states, international organizations, commercial structures, as well as in research centres and higher education institutions of Russia and foreign countries.
The professions in which graduates of the department work include:
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FEEDBACKS
This programme has not only exceeded my expectations but has also been a transformative journey of academic exploration, personal growth, and international understanding. The programme’s diverse curriculum encompasses a wide range of disciplines, each offering unique insights into the complex realm of international relations and global development. The faculty’s expertise and the engaging discussions truly broadened my perspective and deepened my knowledge of the dynamic and evolving nature of foreign policy. The programme’s emphasis on research methods, quantitative analysis, and situational models equipped me with invaluable skills in data analysis, critical thinking, and evidence-based decision-making. Through hands-on projects and research assignments, I developed a deep appreciation for rigorous research methodologies and their application in addressing real-world challenges. These skills have not only enriched my academic experience but have also prepared me for a successful career in the field of international relations. Lastly, the inclusion of a foreign language component has been instrumental in enhancing my intercultural communication skills and fostering a deeper understanding of different cultures.
When starting this English-language based Master’s program at the Theory and History of International Relations Department, I hadn’t a slightest idea what an exciting experience it would be! The amount of knowledge we have received; the comprehensive practical skills we have acquired during the years of studies; and finally, the noteworthy friendly attitudes — that distinctive feature of the Chair teachers who have put their heart and soul in our development — those things have no match! And most importantly, I’m sure the unique knowledge that reveals many different aspects of international relations will certainly help me in building a successful career. All the above makes the years spent in the RUDN University the best time of my life ever to be remembered!
As a graduate of the English-based program of the Chair of THIR (Theory and History of International Relations), I’m really proud of the role my Chair plays in the training and professional development of Chinese students. And on behalf of hundreds of Chinese nationals who over the past 50 years have graduated from the Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia, I would like to express my deep gratitude to all those people who have made their invaluable contribution to this good cause.
Students of the program are interning at the representation of the League of Arab States in Moscow, and we would like to acknowledge the high professionalism and knowledge of the students. We are satisfied with our interaction and the level of expertise of the students, which they have recorded during their internship.