International Communications (with mandatory study of two foreign languages)

Educational and scientific institute of international relations

Name
International Communications (with mandatory study of two foreign languages)
Program code
68924
Qualification awarded
Bachelor of International Relations, Translator (Written Translation), Communications Officer / Media Specialist
Length of programme
4 years
Number of credits
240
level of qualification according to the National Qualification Framework and the European Qualifications Framework
6
Qualification level
First (Bachelor)
Discipline
International relations
Speciality
Knowledge Field
Specific admission requirements
Complete general secondary education. Up-to-date information regarding the admission requirements and rules for the "International Communications (with mandatory study of two foreign languages)" educational program can be found on the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv Admissions Committee website (https://vstup.knu.ua/rules), in accordance with the University's current admission regulations.
Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning
Admission to the educational program is based on the certificate of complete general secondary education.
Qualification requirements and regulations, including graduation requirements
"Bachelor of International Relations": successful completion of the educational program and passing the final assessment. "Communications Specialist" or "Media Specialist": 1. Completion of the professional internship with a score of at least 75 points. 2. Specialized block of courses and an overall average score of at least 75 (across all courses). 3. Qualifying exam for the "International Communications" educational program with a score of at least 75 points.
Programme learning outcomes
PRN1.Know and understand the nature of international relations and regional development, evolution, the state of theoretical studies of international relations and world politics, as well as the nature and sources of state policy in the international arena and the activities of other participants in international relations. PRN2.Know and understand the nature and dynamics of international security, understand the features of its provision at the global, regional and national levels, know the nature and approaches to resolving international and international conflicts.PRN3.Know the nature of international cooperation, the nature of interaction between international actors non-state actors in world politics. PRN. PRN5. Know the nature and mechanisms of international communications. PRN6. Know the nature and nature of the interaction of individual countries and regions at the global, regional and local levels. PRN7. Carry out a description and analysis of the international situation, collect from various sources the necessary information about international and foreign policy events and processes. PRN8. international communications. PRN9. Understand the role and features of information and communication in modern international relations. PRN10. Explore the problems of international relations, regional development, foreign policy, international communications using modern political, economic and legal theories and concepts, scientific methods and interdisciplinary approaches , present research results, provide appropriate recommendations. PRN11. Fluently communicate in state and foreign languages ​​at the professional level required for professional discussion, preparation of analytical and research documents. PRN12. Analyze and evaluate communication campaigns at the international, state and corporate levels. PRN13. Carry out applied analysis of international relations, foreign policy of Ukraine and other states, international processes and the international situation in accordance with the objectives, prepare information and analytical documents. PRN14. / in a foreign language, in particular, on professional topics of international cooperation, foreign policy, international communications, regional studies, bilateral and multilateral international projects. PRN15. Use modern digital technologies, specialized software, databases and information systems to solve complex specialized tasks in the field of international relations, public communications and / or regional studies. PRN16. Understand and apply to solve complex specialized problems of international relations, public communications and regional studies current legislation, international regulations and agreements, etc. reference materials, current standards and technical conditions. PRN17. Develop and implement effective communication with target audiences to achieve political, economic and other goals of the subjects of international relations. PRN18. Apply technologies to form a positive image of the organization, political leader or country in the international arena. PRN19. To develop and implement effective strategies of information confrontation in international relations, to predict potential consequences of informational influences for subjects of international relations.
Form of study
Full-time form
Examination regulations and grading scale
Written and oral exams, tests, differentiated tests, current control, modular tests, essays, "case studies", presentations, other types of work in seminars and independent work, report and defense of the results of internships; protection of term papers, qualification work, etc. During the entire period of study for the OR "Bachelor" each student performs three course work.
Оbligatory or optional mobility windows (if applicable)
Cooperation regarding national and academic mobility for master's students—and the associated transfer of credits—is conducted based on bilateral agreements between the Educational and Scientific Institute of International Relations (Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv) and higher education institutions in Ukraine and partner countries. The mechanism for implementing national credit mobility is governed by the "Regulation on the Procedure for Exercising the Right to Academic Mobility at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv" (dated May 10, 2023) and the "Regulation on the Procedure for Transferring Learning Outcomes at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv" (dated June 29, 2016).
Work placement
Mandatory are: industrial and industrial (undergraduate) internships in international economic organizations, government agencies of Ukraine and foreign countries, domestic and foreign companies; Internship "Translation activity: interpretation, translation" (optional, in-service) in the amount of 180 hours at enterprises, organizations and institutions and providing a certificate-characteristics of work in translation or internship in primary positions at the appropriate level.
Work-based learning
Director of the course
Oksana Zaporozhets
Chair of International Information
Educational and scientific institute of international relations
Occupational profiles of graduates
The content and structure of the program enable graduates to pursue a professional career in the fields of international relations and international communication, and to hold entry-level positions in government bodies at various levels, international organizations (both governmental and non-governmental), commercial entities, civil society organizations, and research institutions.
Access to further studies
A person who has completed this educational and professional program and obtained a bachelor's degree may continue his / her studies at the second level of higher education.

Subjects

As part of the curriculum, students study the following disciplines

Introduction to international communication
Code: ОК2,
Modern information systems and technologies
Code: ОК4,
Mathematical bases of information technologies
Code: ОК 6,
Foreign Language (English) Basic User Course
Code: ОК 5,
Second foreign language (basic course)
Code: ОК 15,
Political science
Code: ОК24,
International private law
Code: ВБ 9.2,
Political leadership
Code: ВБ 5.2,
Corporative management
Code: ВБ 1.3,
Theory and practice of negotiations
Code: ВБ 2.3,
Logic
Code: ВБ8.3,
Strategic culture
Code: ВБ 16.2,
Strategic security risks
Code: ВБ 16.3,
Code: ВБ 2.2,
Code: ВБ8.1,
Code: ВБ 10.2,
Code: ВБ 10.3,
Code: ВБ 17.2,
Code: ВБ 13.3,
Code: ВБ 11.1,
Code: ВБ 11.4,
Code: ВБ 13.1,
Code: ВБ 13.2,
Language of specialization (language of international documents)
Code: ОК 31,
Code: ВБ 2.1,
Code: ВБ 3.1,
Communication theory
Code: ОК 7,
Сountry Studies
Code: ОК3,
Second foreign language (normative course)
Code: ОК 17,
Fundamentals of diplomacy and diplomatic service
Code: ОК 26,
Applied methods of research of international relations
Code: ОК1,
International Economic Relations
Code: ОК12,
Economics
Code: ОК5,
Foreign Language (English) Independent User Course
Code: ОК 10,
Systemic Methods of International Relations Research
Code: ОК8,
Basics of the scientific research
Code: ВБ 7.1,
The theory of the science
Code: ВБ 7.2,
Information and analytical activities in international relations
Code: ОК9,
Ukrainian and foreign culture
Code: ОК 34,
International Relations and World Politics
Code: ОК 11,
European comparative law
Code: ВБ 9.3 ,
Term Paper
Code: ОК 23,
Production practice (professional translation)
Code: ОК 21,
Public International Law
Code: ВК07,
Critical Thinking
Code: ВБ8.2,
Information policy of the countries of the world
Code: ВБ 10.1,
Diplomatic History of Ukraine
Code: ОК 25,
Game theory in international politics
Code: ВБ11.2,
Structural methods of analysis of international conflicts
Code: ВБ11.3,
International Business
Code: ОК07,
Information technologies for forecasting and analytical activities
Code: ОК13,
Philosophy
Code: ОК 16,
Imageology
Code: ВБ 17.1,
Second foreign language (language of profession)
Code: ОК 29,
Language of the Speciality
Code: ОК 30,
Theory and Practice of Translation (English)
Code: ОК 32,
International media communications
Code: ВБ 1.1,
Public relations in international relations
Code: ОК 12,
Foreign policy analysis
Code: ННД.14,
Packages of graphic data processing
Code: ВБ 12.2,
Basics of visual communications
Code: ВБ 12.1,
Project management
Code: ВБ15.1,
Network analysis of political communications
Code: ВБ15.2,
Public administration
Code: ВБ 1.2,
Political marketing
Code: ВБ 3.2,
Information Warfare
Code: ОК28,
Public Diplomacy
Code: ВБ 14.1,
Foreign policy communication technologies
Code: ВБ 14.2,
Corporate warfare
Code: ВБ 3.3,
MediaRelations
Code: ВБ 17.3,
World TV and radio corporations
Code: ВБ 6.1,
Code: ВБ 5.1,
State branding
Code: ВБ 6.2,
Corporate PR
Code: ВБ 5.3,
Industrial practice (undergraduate)
Code: ОК 22,
Theory and Practice of Translation (business translation and conference translation) (English)
Code: ОК 33,
World news agencies
Code: ВБ 4.1,
Crisis Communication
Code: ВБ4.3,
Lobbying Technologies
Code: ВБ 6.3,
International information and communication
Code: ОК20,
Strategic communications
Code: ВБ4.2,
Diplomatic protocol and etiquette
Code: ВБ 16.1 ,