The Ph.D. programme in International Relations provides a high-level of knowledge leading to proficiency in international relations. Doctoral candidates admitted to this programme must have a master’s degree in International Relations.

The main purpose of the doctoral programme is to impart comprehensive knowledge on all aspects of international relations, investigating problems in international relations and simultaneously being able to carry out high-level independent research. The programme provides candidates with opportunities to evaluate political and social changes in the global system, as well as theoretical, analytical and critical assessment of the foreign and domestic policies of the Republic of Azerbaijan, political issues and developments in the region.

In order to improve knowledge and share experiences, WCU regularly invites international experts in various fields including Colin Love from the UK, Randall Baker and Rise Kelsey from the US, Ross Douglas from Canada, and Emmanuel Arcon and Martin Cristobal from Spain. In addition, WCU offers doctoral students a chance to participate in the Erasmus Mundus programme to improve their research skills and gain international experience and exposure.

Formation of theoretical and methodological basis for professional activity in the field of Global World Processes, Geopolitical Structures in the Modern World, Modern International Relations and International Integration

Formation of necessary professional skills for a Doctor of Science, International Expert and Analyst

Contemporary Theories of International Relations

Curriculum

The Ph.D. programme is offered to graduate master’s degree students. Graduates are qualified to work as professors in educational institutions and/or use their research skills within the framework of international, governmental and non-governmental organisations (NGOs).

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International Relations

Western University (now Western Caspian University), the first private higher education institution of Azerbaijan, was founded in 1991. Western  Caspian University has been a member of the International Association of Universities under UNESCO since 1992, the European Fund for Management Development since 1996, and the Black Sea Universities Network since 1999, as well as the Association for European Studies on the Caucasus (AESC), the Political Studies Association (PSA), the European Philosophy of Science Association (EPSA), the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), the International Association of Universities, the International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (UIAA), the  UN Mountain Partnership Program,  Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA) and a number of other international organizations, councils and associations.

Ph.D. in International Relations

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