MA International Relations

Master of Arts in International Relations at University of Ljubljana

The Master of Arts in International Relations at the University of Ljubljana (UL), offered through the Faculty of Social Sciences (FDV), is a two-year postgraduate programme based in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Listed as English-taught, the programme consists of four semesters and carries 120 ECTS credits.

The programme provides advanced knowledge of international politics, diplomacy, global governance, international law, and international economic relations. It prepares students to analyse global political developments, understand the functioning of international institutions, and examine the complex relationships between states, international organisations, and other actors in the international community.

Curriculum and Learning Outcomes

The programme offers an interdisciplinary approach to international relations, combining political science, economics, law, and regional studies.

Students examine major international issues, including the balance of power, global governance, international economic development, income inequality, poverty, international finance, diplomacy, and human rights protection.

The curriculum also addresses contemporary global challenges such as climate change, globalisation, international conflicts, migration, regional integration, artificial intelligence, disinformation, and the digitalisation of diplomacy.

Courses are updated to reflect developments in international politics and global affairs, enabling students to apply international relations theories to contemporary political, economic, and security challenges.

Diplomacy, International Governance and Professional Skills

Students develop analytical thinking, research competencies, leadership abilities, and professional communication skills relevant to international diplomacy and policymaking.

The programme emphasises international decision-making processes, negotiation, multicultural collaboration, professional foreign-language communication, and understanding the operation of multilateral institutions.

Students gain the ability to assess international political developments, interpret global governance structures, and contribute to decision-making processes involving different countries and international organisations.

International Learning and Practical Experience

The programme offers opportunities to attend lectures delivered by academics from leading European universities and professionals with practical experience in international affairs.

Students may also participate in career-building extracurricular activities and professional excursions abroad. These activities support the development of international perspectives and professional networks.

Career Opportunities

Graduates are prepared for professional opportunities in diplomatic services, government institutions, international organisations, European Union bodies, and international non-governmental organisations.

Potential career sectors include the United Nations and other international institutions, journalism, multinational companies, and international business.

The programme also supports professional mobility between public-sector institutions, private organisations, and international agencies.