International Relations - Human Rights Anglo-American University (AAU), Prague

Overview

The International Relations - Human Rights programme from Anglo-American University (AAU), Prague is delivered by a faculty of experts from all over the world that bring years of professional experience to the classroom. This program enables students to fully experience the cultural dynamism of Central Europe. Students can expect to gain a solid background in international relations and political theory, history, philosophy, nationalism, or security.

Closely related to international politics, the Human Rights concentration sits at an intersection of international law, politics, rights, and ethics examining the tragedies, evolution, and implementation of rights in our societies. 

Upon completion, our students acquire the ability to critically examine and address the international/intercultural challenges of our time, such as global inequalities, economic dependency, conflict and security, or globalization including the evolving roles of organizations such as the United Nations, NATO and the European Union.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the B.A. in International Relations: Human Rights can expect to:

• Discuss and debate basic theories, levels of analysis and empirical evidence used in relevant scholarly literature.
• Apply theory to compare and contrast the meanings and functions of political institutions in different political systems and explain the outcomes and performance of political processes.
• Apply theory to understand the workings of the global economy, and to assess the role of businesses, governments, and international organizations.
• Apply theory to understand history and current events in international relations.
• Apply theory to understand European integration history, institutions, and policy.

Career Prospects

AAU graduates thrive in multinational environments and are able to communicate professionally in English to international audiences. As a graduate of this degree program, you will be well equipped to continue your studies or pursue a global career in areas such as: 

• Diplomacy 
• Cultural Management 
• Social Research and Publishing
• Reporting and Administration
• Public Service
• Humanitarian Government or NGO’s