Are you interested in international public law, international relations, treaties, sociology, human rights and working in complex situations? Are you preparing yourself for a career within an international organization or for a career with international aspects? And would you also like to improve your English to Cambridge CAE (Advanced) or Cambridge CPE (Professional) level? Look no further and choose this minor!  

 

Students of all specializations may enroll for this minor. The classes are taught in English, proof of higher than average command of English is therefore necessary.  

 

This minor focusses on the International Public Sector. You’ll be looking at State-Responsibility in Internal and International (armed) conflicts and working with the treaties and rulings of International Organizations (such as the United Nations) to analyze the global situation.  

 

This minor consists of two parts: Part I and Part II. 

 

Part I (15 EC)  

The duration of TIP Part I is 10 weeks. During these weeks, you’ll receive a thorough overview of international public law and international relations. You’ll also be offered a program in order to develop your skills in intercultural sensitivity.  

 

In order to become proficient in both written as well as spoken professional communication you’ll be guided to perfect your language skills by following a tailor made master class English skills course.  

 

You end Part I of the minor with a project in which all theories learned are used.  

 

Students who follow TIP Part I, which is the variant of 15 EC, complete the minor with this.  

 

Students who have chosen the 30 EC variant go one step further in gaining their international knowledge, skills and their proficiency in the English language.  

 

Part II (15 EC)  

After following TIP part I you continue with TIP part II. The duration of TIP Part II is 10 weeks. During these weeks you’ll receive a thorough overview of sociology and human rights. You’ll also be offered a program in order to develop your skills in working in complex surroundings.  

 

In order to become proficient in both written as well as spoken professional communication you’ll be guided to perfect your language skills by following a tailor made master class English skills course. By finishing this part you’ll receive the certificate C1 Cambridge Advanced English (or C2 Cambridge ‘Near Native Speaker’). 

 

You end Part II of the minor with a project in which all theories learned in Part I and Part II are used.  

 

Do you like a challenge and do you enjoy working with international students? You are most welcome at this minor! 

After this minor:  

• You can make a connection between the different modules; 
• You’re able to analyze, and resolve problems from the perspective of cultural differences and similarities, which include being tolerant, respectful, curious and empathetic towards others; 
• You’re able to apply the theory learned to analyze a recent international conflict; 
• You’re able to communicate orally in English according to satisfaction (C1 Cambridge Advanced); 

 
30 EC variant: 

• You’re able to further expand and deepen your knowledge of the conflict from Part I by adding the perspectives of Human Rights and Sociology;   
• You’re able to identify the relevant stakeholders and their roles;   
• You’re able to communicate in written English according to satisfaction (C1 Cambridge Advanced) or you’ve developed into a proficient C2 ‘near native speaker’ in English. 

Students from all studies are very welcome to enroll. 

Students are as diverse as ICT- HRM- Sports academy and pedagogy students. 

 

We expect you to have completed the first year and 30 ECTS in your bachelor degree. Furthermore admission to the minor is at the discretion of the examination board of the study program.  

To be determined 

We expect students to be available 40 hours a week.  

This minor will be tested by oral and written exams, assessments and portfolios