This 3 year programme will lead to a 180 ECTS credits (360 British credits) SWIB bachelor diploma.

After a successful completion of each year the participants will also obtain an accredited British level 4, 5 and 6 diploma. The total qualification time (workload) is 1500 hours per year with 600 guided learning hours in year 1 + year 2 and 480 guided learning hours in year 3.


Year 1		* Academic Writing and Research Skills (10 ECTS credits)
* English for Diplomatic Relations and Correspondence (10 ECTS credits)
* Fundamentals in International Relations (10 ECTS credits)
* Introduction to Geopolitics (10 ECTS credits)
* European Studies: geography, history, economy, culture (10 ECTS credits)
* Intercultural Competence (10 ECTS credits)

Year 2		* History and Concepts of Diplomacy (10 ECTS credits)
* Essential Skills in Diplomacy (10 ECTS credits)
* Diplomatic Etiquette: protocols and correspondence (10 ECTS credits)
* European Union:treaties, values, institutions, laws, regulations (10 ECTS credits)
* Overview of intergovernmental Organisations/ NGOs (10 ECTS credits)
* Introduction to International Law (10 ECTS credits)

Year 3		* Advanced Geopolitical Analysis and Conflict Resolution (10 ECTS credits)
* Essential Diplomatic Negotiation Strategies (10 ECTS credits)
* International Treaties and Agreements (10 ECTS credits)
* Global Issues (climate, poverty) and Multilateral Diplomacy (10 ECTS credits)
* International Security Challenges and Emergencies (10 ECTS credits)
* Research Project in International Relations (10 ECTS credits)