Specifically, it focuses on how the interactions between world politics and geography have unfolded in the most relevant geopolitical settings. The programme allows the students to gain a profound knowledge of geopolitics and geostrategy, two disciplines becoming ever more important. The mandatory courses provide the necessary theoretical background, while the electives enable the students to choose their thematic and regional specialisation according to their preference. Some of the areas that the specialised courses and modules focus on include:

• World politics, great powers geopolitics, global power shifts, border hardening;
• Disintegration processes, failed states, violent non-state actors, unrecognised states;
• War, natural resources and conflicts, international law;
• Political risk analysis, foreign policy analysis;
• World regions and their position in the current global order.

Students will be introduced to the key concepts and theories and the methodology and approaches to conducting proper research in this field. Simulation and practical exercises are also employed to enable the students to apply the knowledge gained to solve problems, which could occur in real-world scenarios.

 

Kick-start Your Career!
The goal of the Geopolitical Studies programme is to produce graduates able to analyse and interpret the world we live in, linking together facts and various theoretical approaches and overreaching doc-trines. The programme's emphasis is placed on the practical application of the knowledge and skills earned; in this regard, the internship programme provides an opportunity for all the students to enhance their educational experience by applying them in a workplace setting. Our Geopolitical Stud-ies Research Centre allows MA students to be directly involved in the life of the faculty, network, and engage in debates with policy-makers, external experts, MA and PhD students, and faculty members at events and activities such as our Annual Geopolitical Conference, professional development seminars, or round-table discussions with diplomats and other guest speakers.

Interested students can also take advantage of a wide selection of international academic exchange programmes arranged with renowned universities worldwide. Beginning with the academic year 2019/20, students of the first year might enrol for the Double Degree of Geopolitical Studies and East Asian Studies with the National Taiwan University.

 

How do You join?
The early admissions deadline for the academic year starting in September/October is 28th February 2023. The early admissions deadline is strongly recommended for students from non-EU or non-EFTA countries who will need a student visa to study in the Czech Republic.

The regular deadline for the academic year is 30th April 2023.

For more information about the application process, costs and fees, contact details and deadlines, please see the leaflets enclosed.