International Relations - Global Studies

Short Profile

Become a global analyst of international conflicts and cooperation!

Choosing Global Studies as a field of study for the profession of the future offers an exceptional opportunity to explore the complexity of processes driving globalisation and their impact on international relations, politics, and the economy. This programme draws on political science, sociology, economics, anthropology, and cultural studies to provide a deep understanding of global processes, conflicts, international cooperation, as well as social and environmental issues around the world.

Through foundational knowledge of political geography, global energy issues, international security challenges, and the role of key actors such as states, organisations, and corporations, you will learn to analyse global events, assess their consequences, and contribute to important international debates.

This programme is aimed at candidates with an interest in international relations, the geopolitical structure of the world, macroeconomics, international trade, and trade policy.

Course Content

The International Relations – Global Studies programme is a comprehensive academic programme offering a wide range of courses essential for a thorough understanding of the mechanisms shaping international relations on a global scale. The curriculum covers foundational topics, advanced discussions on economic relations, the role of legal frameworks in their development and operation, cultural studies, as well as specialised seminars and elective courses that allow students to tailor their educational pathway to their individual interests.

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Courses and modules you can expect:

• History of globalization
• Political and economic geography
• Contemporary International Relations
• Introduction to diplomacy
• Management in organization
• Intergovernmental organization
• Geopolitics

Career Prospects

After graduating of International Relations - Global Studies, you will gain not only solid theoretical knowledge but also practical skills that make you highly competitive in the current dynamic job market in today's era of global interdependence.

Future workplaces:

• international media
• PR agencies
• European Union agencies
• policy research institutes
• ministries, embassies, consulates, intergovernmental organisations
• international and non-governmental organisations,
• foundations involved in international politics and global challenges
• Consulting companies

Admission Requirements

Main Requirements:

• Legalised High School graduation certificate or equivalent ( IB or EB diplomas - legalisation is not required )
• High School transcript of grades (legalisation is optional)
• NAWA Director's Individual Recognition Statement*
• Certificate confirming English language proficiency at B2 level (please add here hiperlink to our webiste: https://international.uni.wroc.pl/en/admission-full-degree-studies/english-language-requirements)
• Passport photocopy or ID card (EU candidates)
• Digital passport size photo

Additional Requirements: Written exam in the form of an essay inspired by one of the following classical philosophical works or any other of similar character*

* Mandatory if the high school certificate is issued in an educational system outside the EU/EFTA/OECD, United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, Ukraine and China, and if it is not an IB or EB diploma or covered by an international agreement.

Please note: Conditional admission is possible without legalisation or the NAWA Director's Individual Recognition Statement.

Scope of entrance exam material and rules:

Topics for essay:

* Contemporary issues in international relations with selected case of study

Formal requirements: 

• length: 2–3 pages, max. 1000 words, font size 12, line spacing 1.5, min. 3 academic sources in the bibliography (citation style according to chosen format, e.g., the Chicago Manual of Style, Harvard Style)
• language: English
• required elements:
• essay title
• introduction – justification for choosing the given issue
• main body – brief analysis of the chosen issue
• conclusion – summary of the discussed issue
• bibliography (minimum 3 academic sources)

Evaluation criteria:

• structure and organization of the text (0-5 points)
• style and linguistic correctness (0-5 points) 
• substantive content (0-5 points)
• originality of conclusions and argumentation (0-5 points)

Points scale: 0-20; Minimum points to pass: 10
The number of places available on the programme is limited.

We encourage to start preparing essay in advance.

Admission and contact information :

Admission system is open from 2nd February 2026 until 31st August 2026 via a link below:

www.international-applications.uni.wroc.pl

Admission Coordination Office at the Faculty of Social Sciences:

ul. Koszarowa 3
50-149 Wroclaw/Poland
study.socialsciences@uwr.edu.pl
+48 71 375 50 98, +48 71 375 52 65, +48 71 375 50 86

Admissions and Promotion Coordination Office

ul. Kuźnicza 34,
50-138 Wroclaw/Poland
study@uwr.edu.pl
+48 71 375 28 77