The aim of the programme is to prepare academically highly educated professionals in the field of international relations.
Upon successful completion of the programme graduates will have acquired;
– knowledge in the theory and practice of international politics allowing to view international relations in a broader context.

Graduates will have formed an understanding about;
– processes of international policy and methods for their analysis;
– policy-making processes within the EU, the place of Latvia and other Baltic States in political and social environment of the EU;
– ualitative and quantitative methods in social sciences.

Graduates will be able to;
– select, acquire and analyse specific theoretical literature and apply it to carry out independent research work and develop new, original ideas;
– apply theoretical knowledge and acquired methods to solve theoretical and/or practical problems;
– independently formulate and implement the research, as well to apply the results in practice;
– explain and discuss complex issues in international relations;
– creatively use theories and methods from the related scientific branches in the studies of international policy;
– make an assessment and analytical studies of the problems in international relations, as well as provide recommendations and consult,
– participate in the development of concepts and strategies concerning international policy issues in state, municipal and private entities;
– make decisions related to international relations and international communication.