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Overview Over the HSE and University of London Parallel Degree Programme in International Relations at National Research University - Higher School of Economics (HSE) students study a wide range of subjects, including political science, history, economics, and foreign languages. Graduates of the programme are well prepared to begin their careers in business, civil service or academia, or to continue their education by pursuing a master’s degree in Russia or internationally.Led entirely in English, the parallel degree International Relations Bachelor programme prepares students for careers in the international public and private spheres. Successful graduates receive two degrees: a Russian Bachelor in International Relations from HSE and a British Bachelor of Science (BSc) in International Relations from University of London (UoL). All courses are taught in Moscow and students can apply to participate in short-term study programmes (for example, summer schools) in the UK. Staff from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) (which serves as the Lead College for the University of London International Relations BSc) develop the programme’s syllabi, prepare study materials, and assess students.Career OpportunitiesThe International Relations programme prepares specialists in different areas, who speak English at a high level, are familiar with the international aspects of various applied questions, and also have basic practical skills in a number of areas (see Specializations). The employment experience of the graduates in International Relations, as well as their career with two diplomas (HSE and University of London) allow us to identify the following career and educational trajectories for our students:Iternational departments specialists in Russian and foreign companies responsible for international communications, negotiations, transaction support and contractingExpert analysts and risk analysts preparing reports for business and investment companies (McKinsey, Big four– PricewaterhouseCoopers, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, KPMG)Translators-consultants abroad (in another country or region) in large domestic and foreign enterprisesJournalists and editors of leading international news agencies, media, also publishing houses as Elsevier, Thomson Reuters, McGraw-Hill etc.Analytical centers experts in the field of corporate and political consulting; experts from research centers and institutions (governmental and non-profit)International and intergovernmental organizations employees, such as the UN, BRICS, SCO, APEC, and othersState structures employees who are connected with international cooperation and international economic transactions support (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and international departments in other ministries, embassies, chambers of commerce and industry)Press service employees of government departments and journalists (including foreign branch offices of Russian media) in the field of international relations and domestic politicsGovernment relations experts (GR managers) of TNCs and foreign large companiesManagers and consultants in the travel industryFounders of businesses that aim to enter international markets

The HSE and University of London Parallel Degree Programme in International Relations is offered by the National Research University - Higher School of Economics (HSE) is an English-taught parallel degree programme that combines the academic strengths of HSE and University of London and enables students to earn Russian and British degrees.

Disciplines

Business AdministrationInternational BusinessInternational Relations

Requirements

Other Requirements

1English-speaking applicants must apply through entrance exams organized by HSERussian-speaking applicants must apply through the Unified State Exam (in social sciences, Russian and foreign language)History (passing grade 60/100)English (passing grade 75/100)

HSE and University of London Parallel Degree Programme in International Relations