Political Science and International Relations

Length: 2 years

Language of instruction: English

Advantages:

• World-class faculty

Our instructors are PhD holders, graduates of foreign top universities, including the prestigious Bolashak Scholarship holders, with vast experience in industry and academia, both local and international.

• On-trend and interdisciplinary curriculum

The curriculum covers modern global challenges, geopolitics, cybersecurity, foreign policy, international law, political theory, and comparative studies.

• Sharpening analytical and research skills

The program focuses on developing students’ research skills in both qualitative and quantitative methods. As a result, they will publish articles and analytical papers in Kazakhstani and international peer-reviewed journals, as well as share their expertise in media space.

• Research and Practice-oriented approach

Students will get involved in research projects, publications, conferences, and internships with leading organizations. Graduates pursue careers in government, international institutions, NGOs, think tanks, media, and academia.

• English-taught program
• Networking opportunities

The program invites experts, alumni, and industry leaders, creating valuable relationships that will support students’ career growth.

Learning outcomes:

• Demonstrate professional proficiency in English at C1 (Advanced) level or higher, both in written and oral communication
• Interpret and systematize key philosophical theories and paradigms shaping the nature of scientific knowledge
• Develop strategies to enhance work efficiency and foster a healthy team environment
• Apply modern teaching methods to ensure an effective educational process, as well as design and implement new courses on international relations
• Conduct a critical analysis of geopolitical narratives, assessing how political actors, media, and institutions shape spatial representations, power dynamics, and global discourses
• Apply skills in writing academic articles, publications, and analytical reports
• Analyze and interpret the foreign policies of major world powers, identifying key motivations, strategies, and outcomes while addressing ethical aspects
• Conduct a comparative analysis of various regional integration models and their political, economic, and institutional structures
• Analyze key issues in public administration and policy using political philosophy theories and ideological arguments, while also developing recommendations for shaping and improving public policy
• Design qualitative research, collect and analyze data, and critically evaluate research projects based on qualitative methods
• Apply scientific research methods and interpret their results
• Apply international law theories to analyze real-world cases and contemporary global challenges, as well as interpret international treaties and legal opinions of international institutions
• Critically assess the effectiveness of national and international security policies, including responses to cyber threats, and propose alternative solutions
• Evaluate and compare the impact of economic instruments on states and regions, global market formation, the promotion of national interests, as well as environmental sustainability and climate change consequences
• Critically assess the effectiveness of international organizations in fostering cooperation and addressing global challenges such as climate change, terrorism, human rights violations, regional conflicts, and confrontations