| PROGRAMME DETAILS | |
| Final Qualification | Master in International Relations |
| Language of Study | Arabic |
| Mode of Study | Full Time |
| Duration | 2 Years |
| Total Credit Hours | 36 Credit Hours |
| Number of Courses | (9 Courses + Thesis( Or )10 Courses + Applied Project( |
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
| The Master’s Program in International Relations represents an advanced academic step within the field of international studies, offered by the Department of Political Science at Applied Science University, the only department of its kind in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The program seeks to meet the needs of society in the Kingdom of Bahrain in particular, and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and the wider Arab world in general, by preparing highly qualified graduates for careers in diplomacy, media, political studies and research centers, as well as regional and international organizations. The program is delivered in Arabic and comprises 36 credit hours distributed across two tracks: the Thesis Track and the Applied Project Track, thereby providing academic flexibility and aligning with contemporary academic and professional trends. The program has been designed based on in-depth studies of the Bahraini and Gulf labor markets, in addition to benchmarking comparisons with reputable regional and international universities. |
AIMS OF THE PROGRAMME
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- Study Plan
- Course Description
1 Diplomatic at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Third Secretary, Second Secretary, First Secretary, Consul, Chargé d’Affaires)
2 Government Sector Officer
3 Officer in Regional and International Organizations
4 Political, strategic, or security advisor
5 Expert in international or geopolitical affairs
6 Researcher or strategic analyst in research centres
7 Officer at the Shura Council or the Council of Representatives
8 Lecturer or researcher in Political Science and International Relations
- The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from a university or college recognized by the Ministry of Education in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
- The applicant’s undergraduate field of study must qualify them for admission to the Master’s program. Otherwise, the student shall be required to pass placement examinations or complete a number of supplementary (bridging) courses approved by the University and determined by the concerned department.
- The minimum requirement for admission is that the applicant holds a Bachelor’s degree with a cumulative GPA of no less than “Good” or its equivalent. In cases where the cumulative GPA is below the required minimum, the application shall be referred to the Non-Admission Appeals Committee to consider the possibility of granting the student conditional admission and to submit the appropriate recommendation to the University Council.
- As a condition for admission to any Master’s program, the applicant must pass the English language placement examination approved by the University, or submit a TOEFL certificate or its equivalent with a minimum score of 450. Otherwise, the student shall be required, during the first academic year, to enroll in and pass an English language course specified by the College. Students who have obtained an academic degree from programs taught in English shall be exempted from the English language requirement.
- The applicant must successfully pass the personal interview.
- The applicant must fulfill any additional requirements specified by the program.
Apply
Programme Coordinator Dr. Khaled AL Mhasneh khaled.almhasneh@asu.edu.bh +973 16036249
Head of Department Dr. Mahmoud Khalifa mahmoud.khalifa@asu.edu.bh +973 16036262
Enquiries & Registration www.asu.edu.bh +973 17728777 | +973 66633770 |
Course Features
- Lectures 0
- Quizzes 0
- Duration 25 hours
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 15
- Assessments Yes






