International Affairs
Are you interested in global challenges and international change? International Affairs is a three-year bachelor’s programme for students drawn to global politics, international relations, and societal transformation. The programme offers a multicultural environment and blends theory with practical application to focus on key global issues like climate change, inequality, conflict and peace, and digitalisation. You’ll specialize in either Security or Sustainability, with options to study abroad or to complete an internship. After graduating, you will be ready for advanced studies or an international career in the public, private, or non-profit sectors.
International Affairs is a three-year bachelor’s programme taught entirely in English, located at University West, Sweden. Students and staff come from across the globe, which gives the programme a truly international, multicultural study environment.
The programme has an international focus, introducing students to current global debates such as inequality, identity politics, decoloniality, climate crisis, democratic erosion, technological development, and digitalisation. International Affairs aims to highlight the local and national, as well as the regional and global scope of contemporary socio-political challenges. The students learn how to identify, analyse, and evaluate such challenges carefully and fairly, using appropriate scientific methods. The programme trains critically reflexive and engaged citizens and professionals.
Besides solid training in political science and international relations, students get to choose a package of specialized courses in either Security or Sustainability.
Study internationally
The programme is thought in English in a classroom full of international students and teachers. International perspectives are included at every stage. During the elective semester, the students can choose to complete an internship or study abroad. University West has agreements with several universities, all over the world. We also have special bilateral agreements for staff and student exchange with the University of the Western Cape in South Africa and San José State University in California, USA.
- Transcript of Records – If you have not yet completed Secondary School, you must upload a transcript showing your current grades. You can find the transcript template here.
- Secondary School Leaving Certificate – If you have already completed Secondary School, you do not need to upload a separate transcript. Simply upload your Secondary School Leaving Certificate to the application.
Important! View the full requirements on the university’s official website. Requirements may vary depending on your nationality and the country where you completed your previous education.
Note:
- Motivation Letter – A motivation letter is a recommended document when applying to the programmes at this university. The letter must be no longer than 1,000 words.
You may not need to take IELTS or TOEFL. University usually allow you to prove your English proficiency in one of the following ways:
- TOEFL iBT*
- IELTS Academic
- A Cambridge English qualification
- A national English examination listed on your secondary school leaving certificate
- An English subject and grade on your secondary school leaving certificate that meet the university’s requirements
- Secondary education completed in English in a country or school qualification accepted by the university
- An International Baccalaureate (IB) or European Baccalaureate (EB) diploma
- Other
Important: Accepted methods and minimum results depend on study programme, your secondary school qualification and the country where you completed your education. Check the official requirements for your chosen study programme.
*Use the Kastu promo code LTU1000102 when registering for TOEFL iBT and receive a 5% discount.
International Affairs graduates are in high demand across public, private, and nonprofit sectors. They are prepared for roles like project leaders, analysts, strategists, and researchers, with opportunities in government, international organizations, NGOs, and private companies, both in Sweden and abroad. Our graduates can also continue studying at specialized master programs in Sweden and internationally.
