International Relations

Overview

An interuniversity degree

This International Relations degree, offered jointly by the University of A Coruña and the University of Vigo, will deliver innovative content which will prepare students to work in various environments involving international cooperation, business, and diplomacy. 

Studies development

During the first two years of the course, the same classes will be offered by both universities, teaching the fundamentals of the subject. In third and fourth year, students will specialise in the subject by choosing to study at either university. 

Specialization at Ferrol

The Industrial Campus of Ferrol will offer specialisation in International Cooperation for Development, including modules such as Applied Anthropology and Cultural Mediation, Politics and Humanitarian Diplomacy, and Cultural Heritage and International Conflicts.

Internships

in the final year there is the possibility of carrying out work experience at one of the many companies with which we have already established an agreement. 

English certification- An official certification of English level B1 will be necessary to join degree. 

Language skills

The degree will be taught equally in English and Spanish, and there is the opportunity to choose to learn either French or German as a foreign language as part of the course, therefore making it a trilingual degree. 

Employability skills: foreign language abilities, IT knowledge, and relevant work experience. 

Study programme competences:

• The ability to work in NGOs or organisations with international cooperation strategies, but also within developing countries. 
• To work in corporate environments, be it in an SME that wants to develop its internationalisation strategies, or in a multinational corporation. 
• To provide students with a solid understanding of international politics, global economics, international law, and international relations, in order to be able to precisely analyse problems and challenges that modern society faces internationally and suggest appropriate changes in response.