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International Relations and Global Politics – (B.A.)
The American University of Rome
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| Application Deadline: | Rolling Admission, February 15, October 1, March 30 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 13,940 - | ||
| Location: | Rome / Italy / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 48 months | Start Date: | Anytime |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of The American University of Rome
The faculty have designed the curriculum to provide students with the practical and theoretical skills required to serve professionally in the field of international relations. The curriculum offers a focus on Europe, the Mediterranean and the Middle East, with courses in politics, economics, public administration, law and other areas of related interest and incorporates elements of comparison with and the role of the United States.
The curriculum for the Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Global Politics provides the student with the practical and theoretical skills required to operate professionally in the field of international relations. The regional emphasis focuses on Europe, the Mediterranean and Middle East, with methodological courses in politics, economics, public administration, law and other areas of related interest.
Program Objectives
After having completed AUR’s program in International Relations and Global Politics, students will:
- Possess a framework of knowledge in the fields of politics, history, economics international relations and relevant social sciences.
- Possess the knowledge of the theory and the analytical ability to put it into comparative and ethical context.
- Possess methodological skills relevant to data-gathering and communication of findings.
- Be prepared for pursuing postgraduate studies or for a career in either International Governmental Organizations, International Non-governmental Organizations, public administration and associated institutions for research and commentary on the subject.
- Be able to use the Roman, Italian and multicultural learning experience at AUR in order to enhance their ability to apply the skills in other contexts.
In addition to the requisite classroom time, students pursuing an AUR degree in International Relations and Global Politics are given the opportunity to supplement class lectures with biannual international conferences which address issues of current topical interest and give students opportunities to meet, listen to and question those who develop and implement international relations policy. Students can also participate in relevant field trips around Italy, Europe and beyond, and internship possibilities in Rome at organizations dedicated to the pursuit of enhanced international cooperation.
Each year the Department concentrates on one or more themes or issues which link the courses to conferences, visiting speakers and field trips. Recent themes have included “Racism” and “Revolution”.
Contents
The Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Global Politics requires successful completion of 120 credits made up of a 40-credit General Education requirement, a 36-credit major and 44 credits of free electives. Students must achieve a cumulative grade point average of no less than 2.00 on a 4.00 scale, and earn at least a C grade (2.00) in every core course in the major (21 credits).
The General Education Requirements
- Foundational Skills: First Year Seminar; Writing Skills; Quantitative and Scientific Reasoning; Italian language; IT skills; Information Literacy; Oral Presentation Skills
- The Individual in a Multicultural Society; Three courses from a list in the Catalog
- United States Government and Society; One course from a list in the Catalog
- Roma Caput Mundi; One course from a list in the Catalog
Core Courses
- IA 100 Introduction to International Relations: History and Concepts
- IA 200 International Relations: Theories and Cases
- IA 201 Global Politics
- ECO 211 Principles of Macroeconomics
- IA 202 International Organizations or IA 203 US and Europe since 1945
- IAPO 300 Junior Research Seminar in International Politics
- IAPO 499 International Relations Senior Thesis
International Relations and Global Politics Electives
- Students may take any courses from a list in the Catalog for a total of 15 credits. At least nine credits must be in Politics or International Affairs. At least one three-credit course other than the Senior Thesis must be at the 400-level.
Free Electives
- Free electives can be used towards satisfying a minor, to supplement a major or to explore other academic areas.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
Admission to The American University of Rome is selective. Candidates for admission to the University are reviewed by the Admissions Committee. Students are selected without regard to age, race, sex, creed, national or ethnic origin or handicap. Requests for financial aid do not affect decisions on admission.
Candidates for admission must show evidence they have completed or anticipate completing a level of education equivalent to four years of high school.
Required Documents
Applicants from high school or a secondary school are required to submit:
- A completed application form accompanied by a non-refundable application fee of €50
- An official transcript of high school work
- One academic recommendation from the principal, a guidance counselor, teacher or professor
- Results of the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or American College Test (ACT). Results of the SAT or the ACT examinations are only required for high school students graduating from a U.S. high school system, whether in the U.S. or abroad.
- Official TOEFL score or another English language proficiency exam for applicants whose native language is not English
- 500-word statement
- 250-word essay on one of three topics
- Interview
AUR requires a minimum high school GPA of 2.5 and a combined SAT total score of 1500 or 21 on the ACT. However each applicant is reviewed individually. Leadership, motivation, academic improvement, the level of the high school program’s difficulty, involvement in activities and potential for growth are important considerations in the application review process.
All documents must be original and sent from their original source (i.e. ETS Center, College Board, the high school/university and teacher/professor/counselor).
English Language Proficiency
Applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit scores from TOEFL or another English language proficiency examination. The proficiency examination requirement may be waived for applicants who complete their secondary education at English-speaking institutions. The American University of Rome TOEFL institutional code for reporting purposes is 0579. AUR accepts a score of 557 on the written exam, 233 on the computer based exam and 90 on the inter¬net based exam. Information concerning the TOEFL may be obtained at www.toefl.org.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | High School diploma |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 557 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 233 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 90 |
Accreditation
The American University of Rome is fully accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (www.msche.org) 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
The American University of Rome is licensed by the State of Delaware Department of Education to award Associate and Bachelor’s Degrees.
The American University of Rome is registered as a legal entity with the Rome Tribunal and is authorized to operate in Italy by the Ministry of Universities and Scientific and Technological Research.
The American University of Rome is a member of the following organizations:
- The Association of American Colleges and Universities
- Association of American International Colleges and Universities
- The American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers
- The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges
- The European Association for International Education
- The European Council of International Schools
- The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions
- The American International Consortium of Academic Libraries
Funding details
The American University of Rome is committed to assisting students whose academic merit and financial need warrant support. AUR aims to give every student the opportunity to take advantage of a high quality education and, accordingly, offers several scholarships. All scholarships offered by AUR are renewable annually until degree requirements are met for a maximum of four years.
For more information:
http://www.aur.edu/american-university-rome/admissions/financial-aid-scholarships/
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