INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS at Jacobs University Bremen

MA Graduate Program

This joint program with the University of Bremen is research-driven and leads to a Master of Arts degree in International Relations: Global Governance and Social Theory. The fields covered are: theories and issues of global governance, changing context of global governance, theorizing social order and change, and methodology. A consecutive PhD is offered by the Bremen International Graduate School of Social Sciences (BIGSSS), a joint project by Jacobs University and University of Bremen, funded by the German Excellence Initiative.

Career Perspectives

The program prepares students for a career in academia, international organizations, public administration and non-governmental organizations.

Program Structure and Content

The curriculum is composed of four fields:

• Theories and Issues of Global Governance

This field focuses on basic theories and themes of international relations including international security and international political economy.

• Changing Context of Global Governance

This field highlights broader processes which impact international and transnational cooperation including state transformation and the legalization of world politcs.

• Theorizing Social Order and Change

This field deals with classical, contemporary and normative social theory.

•  Methodology

This field covers issues of research design and provides students with qualitative and quantitative research skills.