Faculty of Law and Social Sciences

Political Science/International Relations

The Political Science/International Relations Bachelor 3-year program with Profile in International Relations equips you to understand the intricate web of interactions that govern the relationships between countries, international institutions, and non-state actors.

Department

Levels

Duration

Degree

Political Science/International Relations

Bachelor

3 Years

UNYT

Department

Levels

Duration

Degree

Political Science/International Relations

Bachelor

3 Years

UNYT

Department

Political Science/International Relations

Levels

Bachelor

Duration

3 Years

Degree

UNYT

Introduction

General Remarks 


Upon successful completion of the Political Science and International Relations program students will be able to:

  • demonstrate in-depth knowledge of a variety of concepts and theories with which political science and international relations phenomena can be understood and interpreted;
  • demonstrate foundational knowledge of the international aspects of Economics, Society and Culture, Communication and Media, of History and the historical background of modern issues of political and international significance, of International Law and Organizations, of International Business and issues pertaining to International Security, War and Peace, and Diplomacy;
  • analyze social, political, economic, cultural and religious issues of critical concern to modern globalized societies and address policies to face them;
  • show an understanding of global issues;
  • demonstrate an understanding of the principles and theories of ethical decision-making and their practical implications in political sciences and international relations;
  • have a foundation in sciences and liberal studies as delivered through the General Education program;
  • pursue postgraduate studies or professional qualifications in the fields of Political Science and International Relations.

Details

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CURRICULUM


NoCODECOURSE NAMEECTS
First-year/ First Semester
1POL 101Classics of Political Thought (Klasikët e Mendimit Politik)8
2CS 102Computer Applications (Aplikime Kompjuterike)6
3MATH 103College Algebra (Algjebër Universiteti)6
4ENG 101Composition I – (Shkrim Akademik I)6
5Foreign Language I (Gjuhë e Huaj I)4
First-year/Second Semester
6IR 101Introduction to Mass Media and Communications (Hyrje në Masmedia dhe Komunikim)8
7IR 102Introduction to Sociology (Hyrje në Sociologji)6
8ENG 102Composition II – (Shkrim Akademik II)6
9HIST 102World History I (Histori Botërore I)6
10Foreign Language II (Gjuhë e Huaj II)4
Second Year/ First Semester
1POL 201Introduction to Political Science (Hyrje në Shkencat Politike)6
2IR 201Introduction to International Relations (Hyrje në Marrëdhëniet Ndërkombëtare)6
3IR 202Balkan Studies (Studime Ballkanike)6
4IR 203Discourse Analysis (Analizë e Ligjërimit)6
5Elective Courses in Department /Faculty Level6
Second Year/ Second Semester
6POL 202Introduction to Comparative Politics (Hyrje në Politikë Krahasuese)8
7HIST 201Eastern Empires (Perandoritë e Lindjes)6
8HIST 202World History II (Histori Botërore II)6
9IR 208International Organizations (Organizatat Ndërkombëtare)6
10IR 299Internship (Praktika)4
Third Year/ First Semester
1Elective course at the university level6
2POL 301European Union: Structures and Institutions (Bashkimi Evropian: Strukturat dhe Institucionet)6
3IR 301International Law & Diplomacy (E Drejta Ndërkombëtare dhe Diplomacia)6
4IR 302Topics in Security Studies (Çështje të Studimeve të Sigurisë)6
5RMSS 333Research Methods in Social Sciences (Metodat e Kërkimit në Shkencat Sociale)6
Third Year/ Second Semester
6Elective Course in University Level4
7POL 306Democracy: Theory and Practice (Demokracia: Teoria dhe Praktika)6
8IR 306Party Politics and European Integration (Partitë Politike dhe Integrimi Evropian)6
9POL 302Ethnic Conflict and Nationalism (Konflikti Etnik dhe Nacionalizmi)6
10GP 399Graduation Project (Teza e Diplomës)8

 

Elective Courses at Department /Faculty Level

No.CODECOURSE NAMEECTS
1HIST 101History of the Albanian State/ Historia e Shtetit Shqiptar6
2LAW 220The Law, Politics and Religion/E Drejta, Politika dhe Feja6
3POL 320EU Health Issues/Çështje Shëndetësore në BE6
4PSY 310Developmental Psychology/Psikologjia e Zhvillimit6
5IR 222Islamic World/Bota Islame6
6PSY 101General Psychology (Psikologji e Përgjithshme)6
7POL 401Intro to Speech/Hyrje në Ligjëratë6
8MRKT 334Public Relations/Marrëdhënie me Publikun6
9PSY 301Social Psychology/Psikologji Sociale6
10IR 333Cultural Studies/Studime Kulturore6

 

Elective Courses at the University Level

No.CODECOURSE NAMEECTS
1ALB 131Albanian Language I/ Gjuhë Shqipe I4
2TUR 131Turkish Language I/ Gjuhë Turke I4
3ALB 132Albanian Language II/ Gjuhë Shqipe II4
4TUR 132Turkish Language II/ Gjuhë Turke II4
5BIO 335Contemporary Health Issues/Çështje Bashkëkohore të Shëndetit4
6BIO 334Biology/Biologji4
7BIO 333Human Nutrition/Të Ushqyerit Njerëzor4
8LIT 333Classical and Contemporary Literature/Letërsi Klasike dhe Bashkëkohore4
9LIT 334Great Books/Libra të Mëdhenj4
10LAW 321The Right of Competition/E Drejta e Konkurrencës4
11ART 201Photography/Fotografia4
12BI 302Project Management and Information Technology/Menaxhim Projektesh në Teknologjinë e Informacionit4

For further information, please contact:

WhatsApp: +355 69 40 89 203

Email: international@unyt.edu.al