Political Science and International Relations

American University in Bulgaria

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Globalization, liberalization, migration, regionalization, integration, revolution, digitalization, climate change, demographic change, interdependence… We may hear these words and may find it difficult to make sense of them. Yet, they affect us.

In our world of continuous change, we need to understand the forces and actors that affect how we think, how we work, how we live and how we live with others. The major in Political Science and International Relations prepares and encourages you to recognize, analyze, evaluate the role of major actors, structures and processes in our world.

A more developed understanding of the world allows you, the citizen, to choose and advocate better public policies on the local, national, and global levels. It allows you, the person, to approach problems from other viewpoints and develop different solutions that others may not see.

The POS program seeks to help you achieve the following learning outcomes over the course of your studies:

*understand political processes and institutions at the local, national, regional and global levels;
*appreciate other viewpoints, cultures and identities;
*consider the ethical implications of political issues, institutions and processes;
*research political issues and policy problems using appropriate methodologies;
*identify relevant information gathered from reliable sources;
*communicate clearly in a variety of formats;
*interact with others effectively to organize and complete projects.

The Political Science and International Relations major is traditionally considered excellent training for careers in government and diplomatic service, law, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, and businesses that work with the public sector as well as for further education in graduate programs.

Graduates of the Political Science and International Relations program have gone on to complete graduate programs in Politics and other fields at prestigious universities such as the College of Europe, Harvard University, the London School of Economics and Political Science, Oxford University, Princeton University, Stanford University, and the University of Pennsylvania. Graduates have gone on to careers in European and North American universities, non-governmental organizations, national ministries, European Union institutions, corporations and private companies.

Class schedule

Course duration
30 weeks
Classes per week
10 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 75 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Blagoevgrad.

Class size

Maximum 40 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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housing

Housing

AUBG offers the following housing types:
student-residence

Skaptopara I

47 €
weekly
Address: Svoboda Bachvarova str., Blagoevgrad, Blagoevgrad 2700, Blagoevgrad
Location: In the city center of Blagoevgrad
Housing type: Student residence (on-campus)
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, carpet, heating, 24/7 supervision, and garden
Distance to school: 2 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
47 €

Skaptopara II

47 €
weekly
Housing type: Student residence (on-campus)
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, computers, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, carpet, heating, 24/7 supervision, and garden
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
47 €

Skaptopara III

59 €
weekly
Housing type: Student residence (on-campus)
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, computers, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, carpet, air conditioning, heating, and 24/7 supervision
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
59 €
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Blagoevgrad based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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