Political Science

Political Science

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The program is aimed at training civil servants, experts, analysts and political journalists, proficient in 2 foreign languages, competitive on the Russian and global labor market.

During first 2 years of study students gain basic knowledge and skills in sociology, politics, international relations and application of rights. In the 3^rd year of study students choose one of two programs «Public Policy and Administration: the World’s Best Practices» or «Political Institutions and Processes in the Modern World» and graduate with this specialization.

Advantages

• tailored learning pathway (elective courses and programs)
• learning 2 foreign languages (English + French/German/Spanish)
• lecturers with international academic experience
• wide range of subjects related to learning quantitative and qualitative data analysis methods international exchange with partner universities
• research activities (scientific essay as main form of written works)

Main classes

• Public Policy and Public Administration
• World Politics and International Relations
• Political Psychology
• Political Analysis and Foresight
• Political Consulting
• Law in Politics
• Modern Russian Politics

Learning outcomes

• assessing political environment, activities of public bodies and organizations
• understanding of principles and tools for a modern public administration and management
• carrying out consulting, information and communication activities in the political area
• conducting political campaigns and organizing election process
• conducting research in political science

Career opportunities

• State bodies and municipal authorities
• Political technologies, PR and GR
• Political communication and expertise 
• Political journalism
• Russian and international business

CURRICULUM

Fall (September-January):	ECTS credits	Spring (February-June):	ECTS credits
Post-Soviet Studies: Russia	6	Global Governance	6
Russian Studies: Culture & History	6	Urban Studies & Politics	6
Political Concepts and Rhetoric (optional)	4	Post-Soviet Studies: CIS	6
Comparative Political Systems	6	Russian Politics	6
Public Policy: Theories & Cases	6	Russian Language	6
Russian Language	6