Bachelor in International Relations

International Relations examines how states, international organizations, and other actors interact on the global stage, covering diplomacy, conflict, cooperation, and global governance. Coursework typically includes international politics, foreign policy analysis, international law, global political economy, and regional studies, along with research methods for analyzing political and diplomatic developments. Students learn to interpret international events, understand the structures of global institutions such as the United Nations, and analyze the political and economic forces shaping relations between countries. The discipline draws on political science, history, economics, and law to build a broad understanding of global affairs. Graduates pursue careers in diplomacy, international organizations, government agencies, journalism, nonprofit and humanitarian work, and international business, or continue into graduate study in international affairs or political science. The program's global focus suits students interested in cross-border policy and governance issues. This bachelor's program is delivered in English over a duration of 4 years at Istanbul Bilgi University in İstanbul, Turkey. English-medium instruction supports engagement with international policy documents, treaties, and scholarship written in English. Across the 4-year sequence, coursework progresses from foundational political theory toward specialized study of specific regions and global issues.