COURSE CURRICULUM

The four-year BSc in International Relations and Security (Conventional) at Neapolis University Pafos provides students with a comprehensive understanding of global politics, diplomacy, international law, security studies, and contemporary geopolitical challenges. The programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications, enabling students to analyse international affairs, conflicts, and security issues from interdisciplinary perspectives. During the first year, students build foundations in international relations, diplomatic history, political science, political economy, security studies, and modern diplomacy. In the second year, the focus shifts to geopolitics, international political economy, public international law, strategic studies, economic diplomacy, terrorism, and international security. The third year introduces specialised areas such as economic sustainability and security, risk analysis, conflict resolution, international organisations, foreign policy, China’s global role, energy security, environmental security, EU neighbourhood policy, and peacebuilding. In the final year, students study political economy of energy, European security and defence, risk management, Eastern Mediterranean security, nuclear weapons, global governance, Middle East security, cyber security, migration, and international development cooperation. Students can also choose electives including practical diplomacy, human security, project management, and work placements to gain professional experience. The programme develops analytical, research, communication, and policy-making skills while encouraging critical thinking about contemporary global challenges and emerging security threats. Graduates are well prepared for careers in diplomatic services, international organisations, governmental agencies, non-governmental organisations, think tanks, security and policy advisory roles, international development institutions, and multinational companies. The degree also provides a strong academic foundation for postgraduate studies in international relations, diplomacy, security studies, political science, and related disciplines, making it an excellent choice for students interested in global affairs and international security.