Studijní obor 6701T025: Geopolitical Studies

Geopolitical Studies is a two-year English-language Master’s degree programme fully accredited by the Czech ministry of Education, which seeks to explore the dynamic relationship between International Politics and Human Geography, focusing on essential theories, thinkers and regions.

As new boundaries are created between us and maps constantly re-drawn the world over, in a world that is still being described as borderless, it is therefore important to consider why this is happening. The programme will combine the strengths of the Institute of Political Studies’ strongest departments, Political Geography and Security Studies to create a unique opportunity for students to focus on a key aspect of today’s Political study.

Through the core courses, students will gain the theoretical tools and the historical background to develop a deeper analysis of the geography of the world they live in. Through their elective classes (which they may choose from a wide range of up to 30 classes per semester), they are free to strengthen their knowledge in related fields and concentrate on specific regions.

Note: A students may receive up to 10 credits from courses offered by the programme Security Studies at the Department of International Relations (in addition to the courses with security studies orientation presented on this list).

Academic supervisor: doc. PhDr. Michel Perottino, Ph.D.

Language of instruction: English

Course structure:

Total credits	120 credits
Required classes	62 credits
Elective classes I	minimal 46 credits
Elective classes II	maximum 12 credits
Master´s thesis
Final examination

Composition of the final state examination:

(JDIP01) Defence of the Diploma Thesis

(JSZ611) Geopolitical Concepts and Theory (1 question)

(JSZ612) Geopolitics of World Regions (1 question)

Required classes J#11117

Total credits: 62

WS = Winter Semester (Oct.-Feb.),

SS = Summer Semester (Feb.-June)

Prerequisites, corequisites, alternative and incompatible courses

ELECTIVE CLASSES I

Students make their own selection from the Master´s degree level classes offered in English at the Institute of Political Studies. Students must select at least five classes, and the total value of their elective classes must not be less than 46 credits.

J#0010118

Minimal number of credits: 46

Prerequisites, corequisites, alternative and incompatible courses

ELECTIVE CLASSES II

J#0011218

Students make their own selection from the Master´s degree level classes offered in English at the Institute of Political Studies. The total value of their elective classes must not be more than 12 credits.

Prerequisites, corequisites, alternative and incompatible courses

Kód plánu:

J18GPS1001