The scope of international affairs and the work of international organisations and associations has grown greatly in recent years, creating a need for more professionals in this field.
Programme structure
The programme is 60 ECTS and is organised as one year of full-time study.
Students who have not completed a BA in political science must take the course ASK105F - Iceland in the international system.
Course topics include
- Theories of international relations
- Icelandic foreign policy
- Iceland in the international system
- Negotiation
- The role and policy making of international institutions
Organisation of teaching
This programme is taught in Icelandic and English and textbooks are in English. Students must have good English proficiency.
Main objectives
After completing the programme, students should, for example:
- have knowledge about the connections between international and domestic affairs and the role of international organizations.
- have the ability to gather, analyze, and present materials related to the study of international affairs.
- have developed the necessary skills to continue their studies at the MA level.
Other
Completing the programme with a first-class grade grants a student access to the MA in international affairs at the University of Iceland.