Bachelor in International Relations

International Relations examines the political, economic, and legal relationships between states and other international actors, covering subjects such as diplomacy, international law, security studies, and global political economy. Coursework typically spans political science, comparative politics, international organizations, and regional studies, giving students the background needed to analyze foreign policy decisions, international conflicts, and cooperation between countries. The discipline draws on history and economics as well as political theory, equipping students to interpret complex global events from multiple angles. Students drawn to this field are often interested in how international institutions operate and how global power dynamics shape events affecting multiple countries at once. After graduation, common paths include work in diplomatic and foreign service roles, international organizations, policy research, journalism, and international business, along with continued academic study in political science or international affairs. This bachelor program runs at Istinye University in İstanbul, Turkey, delivered in English, allowing the program to bring together students from a range of national and cultural backgrounds. Across the 4-year program, students typically move from general political science and history foundations toward more focused coursework in international relations theory and regional politics in later years. İstanbul's long history as a meeting point between different regions and cultures gives students a setting closely tied to the themes explored in the coursework. For students interested in an English-taught international relations degree, studying in İstanbul offers a practical and thematic fit, situating the academic program within a genuinely international city.