International relations

Program Structure and Objectives

The Bachelor’s program in "International Relations" at the Faculty of Political Sciences, University of Constantine 03, is a progressive and integrated educational pathway designed to equip students with an understanding of global interactions and the complexities of the contemporary international system. The program begins with a common core of four semesters (two academic years), covering foundational subjects in political science, international economics, public law, political economy, political sociology, etc., along with methodological analysis skills and foreign languages (English). This common core aims to build holistic knowledge, enabling students to grasp the political, economic, and cultural contexts influencing interstate relations.

After completing the common core, students specialize in International Relations for two semesters (one year), focusing on theoretical and applied aspects of the discipline. Courses include: Theories and Ideas in International Relations after the Cold War, Foreign Policy Analysis, International Conflict Analysis, Negotiation Techniques and Simulation, International Competition in International Relations, Geopolitics of International Relations, Military Strategies and Warfare, Algerian Foreign Policy, etc.

Importance and Career Prospects

This program stands out for its alignment with the demands of local and international markets, preparing students to enter diverse fields such as diplomacy, international organizations, security institutions, strategic studies centers, and international media. It also qualifies graduates to pursue postgraduate studies in a Master’s in International Relations or related fields (security studies or international cooperation).

The degree gains additional significance from the prestigious academic standing of the University of Constantine 03, where the faculty boasts highly qualified teaching staff and partnerships with research centers, as well as fieldwork training opportunities in public and private institutions. The program also addresses Algerian specificities, such as a focus on Algeria’s foreign policy in Africa and the Arab world, and issues like irregular migration and South-South cooperation. Thanks to this balanced training combining theory and practice, graduates become capable of analyzing geopolitical shifts, managing intercultural dialogue, and contributing to strengthening Algeria’s role in international arenas, thereby opening promising career prospects in a global context marked by increasing interdependence and complexity.