International Programme 'International Relations and Global Studies'

Internationally recognised courses in International Relations and Public Policy, developed in partnership with the London university

Exclusive original courses delivered by leading Russian and international experts in International Relations, Area Studies, and Public Policy

Optional specialisations: Public Policy, International Business and Finance, Strategic Communications Management

A second foreign language (free choice from 10 options) plus the opportunity to study a third foreign language

Academic Writing and the unique “Academic Reading” project in English

Elective courses designed specifically for IRGS students (both language-based and subject-specific)

Learn more about the academic process in the “Learning Process” section

Interdisciplinary Approach

The programme integrates International Relations, Global Studies, Public Policy, Economics, and Political Science. This enables students to approach international processes holistically, understand the interconnections between politics, economics, and social dynamics, and develop their own analytical perspective.

The employment experience of graduates from the International Relations and Global Studies programme allows us to identify the following career pathways for students:

International departments in Russian and foreign organisations responsible for international communications, negotiations, transaction support, and contract management;

Information, expert, and risk analysis roles in investment companies;

Journalism in leading international news agencies, media outlets, and publishing houses;

Governmental and non-governmental institutions involved in international cooperation (including Ministries of Foreign Affairs, international departments within other ministries, embassies, and chambers of commerce and industry);

Press offices of government bodies and journalistic pools specialising in international relations and domestic politics.