Political Science and International Relations

Duration: 2 year

Language of instruction: English

Advantages:

Master’s degree programme in Political Science and International Relations covers modern global challenges, geopolitics, cybersecurity, foreign policy, international law, political theory, and comparative studies.

The programme 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.

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