Diplomacy and International Cooperation

Educational and scientific institute of international relations

Name
Diplomacy and International Cooperation
Program code
26746
Qualification awarded
Master of International Relations, Public Communications and Regional Studies, expert on socio-political issues (diplomacy and international cooperation).
Length of programme
1,5 years
Number of credits
90
level of qualification according to the National Qualification Framework and the European Qualifications Framework
7
Qualification level
Second (Master)
Discipline
International relations
Speciality
Knowledge Field
Specific admission requirements
List of entrance exams (their weighting factors): single entrance exam in a foreign language (0.5); professional entrance test (0.5).
Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning
Admission to the educational program is based on a bachelor or master / specialist degree.
Qualification requirements and regulations, including graduation requirements
1. Successful completion of the practice provided by the curriculum. 2. Selection of a selective block of disciplines ("Practical Diplomacy" or "International Cooperation and Interdepartmental Cooperation") from the curriculum and obtaining an average score of not less than "75" based on the results of all disciplines included in it. 3. Obtaining at least "75" points on the final certification.
Programme learning outcomes
1. To know and understand the nature, sources and directions of evolution of international relations, international politics, foreign policy and diplomacy of states, the state of theoretical research of international relations and world politics. 2. Critically comprehend and analyze global processes and their impact on international relations, diplomacy and international cooperation. 3. Apply modern scientific approaches, methodologies and techniques to study the problems of international relations, foreign policy and diplomacy. 4. Analyze and evaluate the problems of international and national security, international and international conflicts, approaches, methods and mechanisms of security in the international space, foreign policy and diplomacy of the world. 5. Know the nature of international communications, various formats of international cooperation, the problems of development of states and international regions in global, regional and local contexts. 6. Collect, process and analyze information on the state of international relations, world politics, foreign policy and diplomacy. 7. Identify, assess and forecast political, diplomatic, security, social and other risks in the field of international relations and global development. 8. Assess and analyze international, foreign and diplomatic issues and situations, propose approaches to solving such problems. 9. Prepare analytical reports and reports on the state of international relations, foreign policy, public communications and regional studies, as well as other diplomatic documents. 10. Carry out activities in diplomatic and other fields related to international cooperation. 11. Develop and implement projects for applied research in international relations, world politics, foreign policy and diplomacy of individual states.
Form of study
Full-time form
Examination regulations and grading scale
Written exams, tests, differentiated tests, tests, modular tests, presentations of group and individual projects, essays, practical assignments (cases), practice report, comprehensive qualifying exam of the educational program "Diplomacy and International Cooperation", public defense of qualifying work, etc. . The final assessment is carried out on a single 100-point scale (40 of them during the exam, if any), 60% - the minimum threshold. Attestation of graduates is carried out in the form of a comprehensive qualifying examination and public defense of a master's thesis and ends with the issuance of a standard document. The comprehensive qualification exam of the educational program "Diplomacy and International Cooperation" is carried out in written and oral form by providing answers to questions. Qualification work must meet the requirements of academic integrity.
Оbligatory or optional mobility windows (if applicable)
On the basis of bilateral agreements between Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv and foreign higher education institutions, cooperation is carried out in the field of international student mobility and the corresponding transfer of credits. The mechanism for implementing international credit mobility is regulated by the "Regulation on the procedure for implementing the right to academic mobility of the Taras Shevchenko KNU" dated June 29, 2016, as well as the "Regulation on the procedure for re-enrollment" of study results at the Taras Shevchenko KNU" dated 06/29/2016.
Work placement
Industrial (undergraduate) internship in the specialty without separation from study at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, other government agencies of Ukraine and foreign countries, domestic and foreign companies.
Work-based learning
Dual form of education is a combination of education and in-depth practical training through internships as a prerequisite for professional qualifications.
Director of the course
Viktor Matviienko
International Organizations and Diplomatic Service Chair
Educational and scientific institute of international relations
Occupational profiles of graduates
The content and structure of the program allows for professional activities in the field of international relations and diplomatic service; to hold positions in public authorities at various levels, in international organizations (governmental and non-governmental), commercial structures, public organizations, research institutions, as well as in primary diplomatic positions.
Access to further studies
A person who has completed this educational program and obtained a master's degree can continue his studies at the third educational and scientific level of higher education (Doctor of Philosophy), improve his professional skills and acquire additional qualifications in the adult education system.

Subjects

As part of the curriculum, students study the following disciplines

Multilateral Diplomacy and Mechanisms of Regulation of International Relations
Code: ОК 13,
Soft Power in International Relations
Code: ВБ 7.2,
Public Communication in Governmental Sector
Code: ВБ 3.2,
Interparliamentary diplomacy and interorganizational cooperation
Code: ВБ 2.2,
Non-State Actors and Lobbying in International Relations
Code: ОК 15,
Strategic Planning in International Relations
Code: ВБ 7.1,
Institutions and Programs of International Development
Code: ВБ 6.3,
Language of Diplomatic Documents (workshop)
Code: ВБ 3.1,
Diplomatic Service and Law of Foreign Relations
Code: ОК 4,
Theory and Practice of Modern Diplomacy
Code: ОК 1,
Public Administration and Foreign Policy Decision-Making
Code: ОК 14,
Economic Diplomacy
Code: ВБ 5.1,
Consular Work in Modern Diplomatic Practice
Code: ВБ 2.1,
International Organizations and Current Global Issues
Code: ОК 2,
Theory and Practice International Negotiations
Code: ОК 10,
International cooperation in the field of education, science and culture
Code: ВБ 4.2,
International Humanitarian Cooperation
Code: ВБ 5.2,
International Organizations in Security Sphere
Code: ВБ 6.2,
Foreign Language
Code: ОК 6,
Virtual Diplomacy
Code: ВБ 8.2,
Communication technologies of foreign policy
Code: ВБ 8.1,
Information policy and information security
Code: ВБ 8.3,
National Memory in International Relations
Code: ОК 11,
World Diplomacy
Code: ОК 3,
Integration processes and groups
Code: ОК 12,
Practical psychology in diplomacy
Code: ВБ 1.1,
European Politics, Governance, Diplomacy
Code: ВБ 1,
Public and Cultural Diplomacy
Code: ВБ 4.1,
Regional diplomacy and cross-border cooperation
Code: ВБ 1.2,
Council of Europe: political and legal mechanism of cooperation
Code: ВБ 6.1,
Diplomatic Protocol and Professional Ethics
Code: ОК 5,
Reforming processes and European Integration of Ukraine
Code: ВБ 7.3,