Master in International Relations
Tallinn, Estonia
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
EUR 2,100 / per semester
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
Are you interested in international security and the changing world order? Then International Relations at Tallinn University is for you!
Our program provides flexibility to ensure that students are able to make the most of their education. It is a great opportunity to learn from some of the top IR scholars in the field and to experience it in an international environment. Best of all you’ll be able to gain valuable knowledge and improve your analytical skills in International Relations at Tallinn University. The program unites traditions of Anglo-American and continental European IR scholarship and education in reflecting the changing international system and the security threats that are emerging.
Take the first step in fulfilling your dreams by studying at Tallinn University's School of Governance, Law, and Society!
Why study with us?
- Internationally renowned and experienced faculty from Canada, Finland, the USA, Germany, and Estonia.
- Innovative teaching methods.
- International student body and study environment with students from all over the world.
- Is the only IR curriculum in the region that gives an overview of contemporary security threats as well as the regionalization process.
- Focuses on foreign and security policy (incl. the small-state perspectives) and regional cooperation in world politics.
- Gives in-depth knowledge of state relations, international organizations, and the role of non-state actors.
- Has a mandatory internship to provide students with practical experience and networking before graduation.
- An interdisciplinary approach, including an interdisciplinary project, will broaden perspectives.
Why School of Governance, Law, and Society?
The school of Governance, Law, and Society has a large international student body and a large number of international faculty members. It provides the perfect institutional setting for the International Relations program.
By focusing on law, political science, international relations, and sociology it fosters a multidisciplinary environment. The IR program is also able to use the competencies of other disciplines in the program to complement the existing competencies of the IR staff.
Students have excellent opportunities to spend a semester or two abroad through the Erasmus program. Our Erasmus network provides a large selection of schools as well as the easy transfer of credits. The incoming Erasmus students add to the diversity of the institute and program.
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Ideal Students
Who are we looking for?
Students with a bachelor’s degree in International Relations or a related field are encouraged to apply. Related fields include political science, economics, history, law, anthropology, and human geography. We are looking for highly motivated and active students who can not only excel academically but also contribute to the study environment in a positive manner. Students who do not have a relevant academic background are still permitted to apply and will be expected to demonstrate their ability to be successful in our program. That will usually include IR-relevant practical or employment experiences to make up for an IR academic background.
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Curriculum
Course outline
At Tallinn University you have a unique opportunity to study contemporary security threats and the changing world order. These topics are critical for aspiring policymakers and researchers and Tallinn University is one of the few universities in the Nordic-Baltic region to emphasize them. The academic staff is producing innovative research on the same topics including cyber deterrence and small state alliance tendencies and has been published in top-ranking journals such as International Security and authored books published by Palgrave Macmillan, Routledge, and Ashgate.
The International Relations master's program is in cycle study form. Classes will be held Monday-Friday evenings from 16:30 or 17:00 until 20:00. Many students take advantage of this structure to also take advantage of internship, volunteer, and employment opportunities that arise. There may be some seminars and elective courses during the day, though they will not be frequent.
The IR curricula allow for specialization in one of two modules: "Changing World Order" or "International Security and Conflict Studies". In addition, there is an elective section that enables a wide choice of courses so students can tailor their studies to their research interests.
Courses in the program will enable the students to become better researchers. Courses such as „Academic Writing and Research Design" and „Qualitative Research Methods" will provide the skills needed to complete a successful master's thesis and to have the needed skills after graduation. Other courses will provide the conceptual and theoretical foundation to thrive in the IR discipline. Some examples are „World Politics and Global Governance", „Formation of Global Norms and International Regimes", „Conflict Analysis: Approaches and Cases", and „Small States in the Changing World Order".