Joint Master's Programme in International Relations within Finnish-Russian Cross Border University (CBU), M.Soc.Sc.

Next intake: 2013 (to be confirmed)

Information is for the previous application round.

• Joint Master's Programme carried out in cooperation with international partner universities
• Duration: two academic years
• Extent: 120 credits/ECTS credits
• Programme period: autumn semester 2011 - spring semester 2013
• Major subjects: International Relations
• Website: http://www.uta.fi/isss/ers/

The programme is part of the European and Russian Studies Master’s programme (ERS) at the University of Tampere. It offers basic academic training in the field of International Relations, and special knowledge of the Finnish and Russian geographical operational environment. The programme graduates gain expertise in the EU-Russia relations and in the questions of regional cooperation and foreign policy in the Northern European area covered by the "Northern Dimension".

This is a joint Master’s programme organized by the University of Tampere, the St Petersburg State University (Russia) and the Petrozavodsk State University (Russia). The programme consists of lectures and seminars taught by teachers from various departments of all the universities, and supervised individual research for a Master’s thesis. A joint Spring or Fall school is also included, as well as an exchange to one of the partner universities.

Courses include for example: The European North: Historical Geopolitics and International Institutional Dynamics; Russia and European Security; Russia and the European Union; Russia-EU: Understanding Conflict and the Limits of Integration; The Politics of the Putin Presidency; From Finnish-Russian Relations to EU-Russian Relations.

Complementing studies may be required depending on the student’s previous study background. Studies require active attendance and participation in classes. The courses are organised only once during the programme period.

The Master’s programme lasts for two academic years and leads to the Master of Social Sciences degree in International Relations.

For further information on the programme, see the website of the programme.

Admission criteria

• A successfully completed BA degree (or equivalent) in an area appropriate for the content of the Master's Degree Programme
• A high degree of motivation to participate in the programme, evidenced in the application statement
• A good command of English for academic purposes. For English language test requirements, please see page Applying.
• In addition, relevant work experience as well as other merits and qualifications (e.g. knowledge of Russian) may be taken into account.

For general eligibility criteria, please see " Who is Eligible to Apply".