WHO WE ARE

The School of Political Science offers a rich academic curriculum that exposes our students to the cutting-edge knowledge in the field of political science, international communication and economic diplomacy. It provides students with a unique opportunity to explore and understand politics both as a science and a profession. The courses are designed to enable theoretical insight and ability to analyze politics at local, national and international level. By drawing on the rich professional and extensive academic achievements of our faculty, students gain practical skills and expand their decision making capacities.

WHAT WE STAND FOR

We create professionals who are capable of dealing with modern-day challenges in the areas of international relations and economic diplomacy. Our courses are carefully designed to tackle some of the most important political issues of today. We offer an exceptional mix of the best practices of European and American educational systems and we involve our students in international research projects and activities. Our students benefit from the opportunity to take part in the Erasmus+ Mobility program and spend a study semester at one of our partner universities in Europe.

OUR FACULTY

The School of Political Science champions a well-balanced combination of theoretical and practical knowledge delivered interactively by professors, experts and career diplomats. It creates a vivid environment for continuous learning and interchange. Our faculty members have excelled as reputable scholars, and some have served as ambassadors and high state officials.

OUR TEACHING PHILOSOPHY

Our aim is not to teach theory and facts only, but above all to enable the students to apply their knowledge and to gain practical skills. Along with lectures, we use advanced teaching tools, such as: case studies; role plays; simulation exercises; solving practical problems; group discussions with special guests; and individual and team projects (research papers, policy analyses, diplomatic cables). Small class size enables every student to actively participate in the learning process. Each academic year our students do internships in some of the 150+ institutions, organizations and companies which are part of the UACS Business Council. We are proud that our students gain knowledge and skills that enable them to take desired jobs immediately after graduation.

UACS BUSINESS COUNCIL

The cooperation with the UACS Business Council is a key factor in developing highly professional staff for the real world. The UACS Business Council is comprised of 150 leading companies from various professional backgrounds, as well as government institutions and non-government organizations. Along with providing adjustments to the curricula to meet contemporary needs, the UACS Business Council offers opportunities for career development of UACS students.

GIVING BACK TO COMMUNITY

Our programs also nurture social responsibility in students, inviting them to respect the community they live in by being responsible members of society. This is why UACS organizes a range of socially responsible events and projects in which students are actively involved.

OUR ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

The School of Political Science offers ambitious and innovative study programs, which aim to prepare the students for building a successful career in the fields of:

• Political Science and International Communication
• International Relations and Diplomacy
• Economic Diplomacy

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES UPON GRADUATION

• Knowledge and understanding of politics, international communication, and the role of modern diplomacy in the globalized world;
• Ability to independently analyze the political and economic institutions and the processes which define the international system;
• Ability to apply diplomatic techniques and methods to achieve foreign policy objectives;
• Ability to assess and predict the developments within the international system and their effects on the foreign policy of the state;
• Communication skills to publicly express views and knowledge on policy issues, and to participate actively in building the public diplomacy of the state.
• Ability to identify the needs for continuous learning by using electronic databases, scientific works, open- access publications and internal reports on policy issues and the diplomatic practice.

EMPLOYMENT POSSIBILITIES

Graduates of the School of Political Science can experience employment opportunities at a wide spectrum of:

• State and local institutions, government agencies and public bodies in the areas of international relations, applied politics and diplomacy, including the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Internal Affairs, European Affairs, Defense, as well as intelligence agencies and international cooperation bodies.
• International governmental organizations and foreign diplomatic missions, including the OSCE, UNHCR, IOM, and foreign embassies.
• Non-governmental organizations, think-tank and advocacy institutions in different fields seeking trained policy analysts, consultants, political correspondents, lobbyists, organizers and policy advisors.

TITLE AND DEGREE EARNED UPON GRADUATION

Upon completion of the three-year undergraduate study program (180 ECTS credits), the students earn the degree of:

• Bachelor of Arts in Political Science – concentration in Political Science and International Communication
• Bachelor of Arts in Political Science – concentration in Economic Diplomacy

POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION

 

Year 1
Courses:		ECTS
1	Introduction to Politics	6
2	World Language 1* (Italian, German, French or Spanish)	6
3	Modern Europe	6
4	Sociology	6
5	Elective Course	6
6	Introduction to International Relations	6
7	English for Special Purposes	8
8	World Language 2	6
9	Macedonian Language	2
10	Macroeconomics	6
11	Internship	2
Total ECTS		60

Year 1
Elective courses, 1 of the following:
Microeconomics	6
Composition 1	6
US History and Culture	6
Computer Applications 1	6
Computer Applications 2	6
Introduction to Law	6
Roman Law	6
Speech Communication	6
Introduction to Management	6
British Studies	6
Introduction to Literature	6
Introduction to Creative Writing	6

Year 2
Courses:		ECTS
1	Constitutional Law	6
2	EU Law, Institutions and Governance	6
3	Research Methods	6
4	World Language 3	6
5	Elective Course	6
6	International Public Law	6
7	International Business	6
8	Political Thought	6
9	World Language 4	6
10	Comparative Politics Systems	6
Total ECTS		60

Year 2
Elective courses, 1 of the following:
Administrative Law, Public Policy and Management	6
Political Culture	6
Nationalism and Ethnopolitics	6
Electoral Systems	6
Regional Autonomy and Local Self-Government	6
Cross-Border Policies and Governance	6
Environmental Law and Sustainable Development	6
Critical Theory	6
Global Understanding and Intercultural Communication	6
Literature, Film and Politics	6

Year 3
Courses:		ECTS
1	Geopolitics and International Security	6
2	Media and Politics	6
3	Globalisation and International Communication	6
4	World Language 5	6
5	Elective Course	6
6	International Organisations	6
7	Social Psychology	6
8	Elective Course	6
9	World Language 6	6
10	Graduation Paper	6
Total ECTS		60

Year 3
Elective courses, 2 of the following:
International Human Rights	6
Multiculturalism	6
Migration and Refugees	6
East Asia in World Politics	6
Conflict Management	6
Economic Diplomacy	6

Economic Diplomacy

Year 1
Courses:		ECTS
1	Introduction to Politics	6
2	Modern Europe	6
3	Sociology	6
4	World Language 1* (Italian, German, French or Spanish)	6
5	Elective Course	6
6	Introduction to International Relations	6
7	Macroeconomics	6
8	English for Special Purposes	8
9	World Language 2	6
10	Macedonian Language	2
11	Internship	2
Total ECTS		60

Year 1
Elective courses, 1 of the following:
Microeconomics	6
US History and Culture	6
Composition 1	6
Computer Applications 1	6
Computer Applications 2	6
Introduction to Law	6
Roman Law	6
Introduction to Management	6
Speech Communication	6
British Studies	6
Introduction to Literature	6
Introduction to Creative Writing	6

Year 2
Courses:		ECTS
1	Constitutional Law	6
2	EU Law, Institutions and Governance	6
3	Research Methods	6
4	World Language 3	6
5	Elective Course	6
6	International Public Law	6
7	International Business	6
8	Political Thought	6
9	World Language 4	6
10	Comparative Politics Systems	6
Total ECTS		60

Year 2
Elective courses, 1 of the following:
Administrative Law, Public Policy and Management	6
Political Culture	6
Nationalism and Ethnopolitics	6
Electoral Systems	6
Regional Autonomy and Local Self-Government	6
Cross-Border Policies and Governance	6
Environmental Law and Sustainable Development	6
Critical Theory	6
Global Understanding and Intercultural Communication	6
Literature, Film and Politics	6

Year 3
Courses:		ECTS
1	Geopolitics and International Security	6
2	Economic Diplomacy	6
3	Globalisation and International Communication	6
4	World Language 5	6
5	Elective Course	6
6	International Organizations	6
7	Social Psychology	6
8	Business Module 1 (Entrepreneurship and e- Business)	6
9	Business Module 2 (Business Law and Ethics)	6
10	Graduation Paper	6
Total ECTS		60

Year 3
Elective courses, 1 of the following:
Media and Politics	6
International Human Rights	6
Migration and Refugees	6
Multiculturalism	6
East Asia in World Politics	6
Conflict Management	6
World Language 6	6

International Relations and Diplomacy 4+1

Courses:		ECTS
1	Theory and Practice of International Relations and Diplomacy	10
2	International Public Law	6
3	International Organisations	6
4	Macedonian Foreign Policy Workshop	2
5	Elective Course	6
6	Advanced Research Methods	10
7	MA Thesis Writing Workshop	2
8	Elective Course	6
9	MA Thesis	12
Total ECTS		60

Elective courses, 2 of the following:
EU Foreign and Security Policy	6
US Foreign Policy	6
Global Migration	6
European Integration	6
Nationalism and Globalisation	6
Business English	6
Statistics	6
Economic Diplomacy	6
Terrorism, Security and Protections of Human Rights	6
Current Issues in International Relations and Diplomacy	6
New Public Diplomacy	6
Global Media	6
Human Resources Management	6
Conflict Resolution and Mediation	6
Global Energy and Climate Policies	6
Asia in World Politics	6
Populism and Democracy	6
Leadership	6
Advanced Organisational Behavior	6
Political Communication	6

International Relations and Diplomacy 3+2

Courses:		ECTS
1	Theory and Practice of International Relations and Diplomacy	10
2	International Public Law	6
3	International Organisations	6
4	Macedonian Foreign Policy Workshop	2
5	Elective Course	6
6	Advanced Research Methods	10
7	Elective Course	6
8	Elective Course	6
9	Current Issues in International Relations and Diplomacy	10
10	EU Foreign and Security Policy	6
11	New Public Diplomacy	6
12	Economic Diplomacy	6
13	Terrorism, Security and Protection of Human Rights	6
14	Diplomatic Protocol Workshop	2
15	Strategic Foresight Workshop	2
16	Elective Course	6
17	MA Thesis Writing Workshop	2
18	MA Thesis	22
Total ECTS		120

Elective courses, 4 of the following:
US Foreign Policy	6
European Integration	6
Global Migration	6
Global Media	6
Nationalism and Globalisation	6
Business English	6
Statistics	6
Human Resources Management	6
Conflict Resolution and Mediation	6
Global Energy and Climate Policies	6
Asia in World Politics	6
Populism and Democracy	6
Leadership	6
Advanced Organisational Behavior	6
Political Communication	6