ChineseBACHELOR IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (BA)
Apáczai Csere János Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences
| Name of qualification and level | Duration of studies | Necessary no. credits for degree | Tuition fee | Application fee | Supervisor | Programme mentor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Relations Expert (BA) | 6 semesters – full time programme | 180 credits | 1,700 EUR / semester | 100 EUR / application | Ablonczyné Prof. Dr. habil Mihályka Lívia CV |
Dr. Pátkainé Bende Anna bende.anna@sze.hu |
| REFUND POLICY | APPLICATION FORM |
The undergraduate programme in International Relations is for individuals who are sensitive to global problems, open to other cultures, and are prepared to handle a broad range of evidence and analyse complex issues. They are also able to understand and interpret complexity, as well as present arguments in a clear, concise and effective manner in English. The programme is designed to enhance global perspectives and to learn how the world works. It also provides students with the knowledge of how to employ up-to-date theories, methods, and approaches. A multidisciplinary and flexible programme which combines a wide range of courses in international relations, history, economics, political science, foreign languages, sociology and regional studies, among other disciplines. The programme trains the students to be well informed about generally accepted tendencies, characteristics and data on universal political, economic and cultural phenomena. They will thus have deeper insights into and understanding of relations of various nations and cultures.
Structure of studies
The total number of credits needed to complete the programme is 180 credits. The courses of the programme are divided into three categories: compulsory courses (156 credits), thesis (10 credits) and elective courses (14 credits). 1 credit equals one ECTS credit, and 1 credit is defined as 25 student working hours.
Language requirements
TOEFL 513 / IELTS 5.5 /oral examination, TOEFL IBT test score of 66 or any standardised international English language exam corresponding with Hungarian B2 at the Bachelors level and C1 at Masters level.
If there is no standardised English exam, the University relies on an online interview. Applicants not complying with language requirements must enrol in a preparatory language programme. After having completed the language course and passed the requisite final examination, if there are no professional reservations on the part of the Faculty, admission to the selected Bachelor's programme is automatic.
Academic requirements
Completed and signed application form, copy of your passport, notarized copy of secondary/high school graduation results, notarized copy of the Transcript of Records, notarized copy of your language certificate, recent photograph, Curriculum Vitae (resumé) in English, Motivational Letter in English, Academic Reference letter in English (Issued by your former academic institution/teacher)
Details
Compulsory courses:
|
|
Neptun code of course |
Name of course |
lessons / week |
seminars / week |
assessment type |
credit points |
semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
AKNB_ BHTA030 |
Philosophy |
1 |
2 |
*v |
3 |
1 |
|
2 |
AKNB_BHTA033 |
Modern History |
4 |
0 |
v |
5 |
1 |
|
3 |
AKNB_NKTA001 |
Communication Practice / Foreign Language 1. |
0 |
4 |
b-5 |
5 |
1 |
|
4 |
AKNB_NKTA067 |
Study Skills |
0 |
2 |
b-5 |
4 |
1 |
|
5 |
AKNB_NKTA070 |
Intercultural Communication |
1 |
1 |
v |
4 |
1 |
|
6 |
AKNB_SSTA103 |
Sociology |
2 |
0 |
v |
4 |
1 |
|
7 |
DKNB_JETA001 |
Basics of Law |
2 |
0 |
v |
3 |
1 |
|
8 |
GKNB_MSTA007 |
Introduction to the use of computers |
0 |
2 |
v |
2 |
1 |
|
9 |
AKNB_NKTA011 |
Communication Practice / Foreign Language II. |
0 |
4 |
b-5 |
5 |
2 |
|
10 |
AKNB_NKTA055 |
International Organisations and Institutions |
2 |
0 |
v |
4 |
2 |
|
11 |
AKNB_NKTA064 |
Negotiation Techniques I. |
0 |
4 |
b-5 |
5 |
2 |
|
12 |
DKNB_APTA016 |
Political Science |
2 |
0 |
v |
3 |
2 |
|
13 |
KGNB_GETA003 |
Statistics |
2 |
2 |
v |
4 |
2 |
|
14 |
KGNB_NETA018 |
History of International Relations (1815-1945) |
2 |
0 |
v |
4 |
2 |
|
15 |
AKNB_NKTA002 |
Intercultural Communication / Foreign Language III. |
0 |
2 |
b-5 |
4 |
3 |
|
16 |
AKNB_NKTA069 |
Negotiation Techniques II. / Foreign Language IV. |
0 |
4 |
b-5 |
5 |
3 |
|
17 |
DKNB_JETA016 |
Theory of International Politics |
2 |
0 |
v |
3 |
3 |
|
18 |
DKNB_NJTA020 |
Introduction to Public International Law |
2 |
0 |
v |
4 |
3 |
|
19 |
KGNB_NETA042 |
Economics |
4 |
0 |
v |
4 |
3 |
|
20 |
AKNB_NKTA033 |
Research Methods of Social Sciences |
1 |
3 |
b-5 |
4 |
4 |
|
21 |
AKNB_NKTA075 |
Academic Writing |
0 |
2 |
b-5 |
4 |
4 |
|
22 |
DKNB_NJTA021 |
Law of International Economic Relations |
2 |
0 |
v |
3 |
4 |
|
23 |
KGNB_NETA031 |
Global Economics |
2 |
0 |
v |
4 |
4 |
|
24 |
KGNB_NETA032 |
International relations after 1945 |
2 |
0 |
v |
4 |
4 |
|
25 |
AKNB_NKTA003 |
International Protocol & Etiquette |
0 |
2 |
b-5 |
4 |
5 |
|
26 |
AKNB_NKTA022 |
Theory and practice of Communication |
2 |
2 |
v |
5 |
5 |
|
27 |
AKNB_NKTA068 |
Current Conflicts in the World |
2 |
0 |
b-5 |
4 |
5 |
|
28 |
DKNB_NJTA043 |
International Finance |
2 |
0 |
v |
4 |
5 |
|
29 |
KGNB_NETA001 |
History of EU |
2 |
0 |
b-5 |
4 |
5 |
|
30 |
KGNB_NETA056 |
Foreign Economic Policy |
2 |
0 |
v |
4 |
5 |
|
31 |
AKNB_NKTA004 |
Organisation of International Events |
0 |
2 |
b-5 |
3 |
6 |
|
32 |
AKNB_NKTA044 |
Theory and Practice of Diplomacy |
1 |
2 |
v |
3 |
6 |
|
33 |
AKNB_NKTA199 |
Thesis Consultation (Bachelor Programme) |
0 |
0 |
f |
10 |
6 |
|
34 |
DKNB_NJTA009 |
EU Law |
2 |
0 |
v |
4 |
6 |
|
35 |
KGNB_MMTA042 |
Project Management |
0 |
2 |
b-5 |
4 |
6 |
|
36 |
KGNB_RKTA002 |
Regional Studies |
2 |
0 |
v |
4 |
6 |
|
37 |
KGNB_RKTA020 |
EU Policies |
2 |
0 |
v |
3 |
6 |
Compulsory Elective Courses (Social Sciences Module)
8 credit points should be obtained from this group of courses.
|
Nr. |
Neptun code of course |
Name of course |
lessons / week |
seminars / week |
assessment type * |
credit points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
AKNB_NKTA005 |
Central European Studies |
2 |
0 |
v |
4 |
|
2 |
AKNB_NKTA006 |
American Studies |
2 |
0 |
v |
4 |
|
3 |
KGNB_NETA033 |
Asian Studies |
2 |
0 |
v |
4 |
|
4 |
KGNB_TRTA065 |
African Studies |
2 |
0 |
f |
4 |
Compulsory Elective Courses (Skills Development Module)
8 credit points should be obtained from this group of courses.
|
Nr. |
Neptun code of course |
Name of course |
lessons / week |
seminars / week |
assessment type * |
credit points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
AKNB_NKTA007 |
Presentation Skills Development |
0 |
2 |
b-5 |
4 |
|
2 |
AKNB_NKTA008 |
Manager Communication |
0 |
2 |
b-5 |
4 |
|
3 |
AKNB_NKTA009 |
EU Documents |
0 |
2 |
b-5 |
4 |
|
4 |
KGNB_VKTA009 |
Managerial Skills |
0 |
2 |
f |
4 |
Hungarian Language (compulsory)
|
Nr. |
Neptun code of course |
Name of course |
lessons / week |
seminars / week |
assessment type * |
credit points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Hungarian Language & Culture 1 |
0 |
3 |
a |
0 |
|
|
2 |
Hungarian Language & Culture 2 |
0 |
3 |
a |
0 |
Free optional courses
15 credit points should be obtained from this group of courses.
|
Nr. |
Neptun code of course |
Name of course |
lessons / week |
seminars / week |
assessment type * |
credit points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
AKNB_NKTA107 |
Short Story Time |
0 |
2 |
b-5 |
3 |
|
2 |
AKNB_NKTA112 |
Comparative Country Studies |
1 |
1 |
v |
3 |
|
3 |
AKNB_SSTA128 |
Gender Studies |
2 |
0 |
f |
2 |
|
4 |
AKNB_TPTA059 |
Global Environmental Challenges |
0 |
2 |
b-5 |
4 |
|
5 |
AKNB_TPTA060 |
Geography |
1 |
1 |
v |
3 |
|
6 |
DKNB_APTA008 |
Parliaments in Central-Eastern Europe |
2 |
0 |
f |
2 |
|
7 |
DKNB_NJTA038 |
Matters of Nationality in International Law |
2 |
0 |
f |
3 |
|
8 |
DKNB_APTA045 |
Law of Diplomacy |
2 |
0 |
v |
2 |
|
9 |
KGNB_NOKM021 |
Exchange Course |
0 |
0 |
f |
2 |
|
10 |
KGNB_VKTA018 |
Introduction to the Innovation and Research Communication I. |
0 |
0 |
f |
5 |
|
11 |
KGNB_VKTA019 |
Introduction to the Innovation and Research Communication II. |
0 |
0 |
f |
5 |
* type of assessment
f - evaluation based on student’s performance and work during the semester
v - evaluation based on student’s exam grade in a 5-grade system:
b-5 - evaluation is based on the student’s report at the of the semester in a 5-grade system (excellent(5) – good (4) – satisfactory (3) – passed (2) – fail (1))
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