Course Summary
The main purpose of the four-year program is to provide advanced knowledge in an interdisciplinary approach that intends to combine four separated but still interlinked sectors of international life. First, international politics proper. Second, international political economy. Third, European integration and regional political, strategic, and economic developments. Fourth, strategy in international politics and enterprises.
The program considers “economics” both at the state level and at the international level as crucial for understanding the contemporary world and the strategies of states and enterprises. Economics are crucial in all sectors of international and transnational interactions. International political economy (IPE) as it developed during the last decades by authors such as Krasner, Keohane, Nye, Gilpin et al, links, inter alia, state strategies, international economic organizations and international governance, state power.
Career Prospects
Graduates should acquire skills that will help them to understand the structure,features, and functions of the international system regarding international politics, international political economy and state policies and strategies.
The orientations of state's strategic options and the way politics, economy, trade, financial flows, and investments influence states' policies as sovereign actors in the international system. Moreover, in the contemporary interdependent world, these issues are of a high concern to enterprises and their strategies.
Modules
Year 1:
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Introduction to Political Science and International Relations (c)
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Modern European History from 1648 to the 21st century (c)
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Introduction to Economics and the Global System (c)
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European Integration: Currents of Thought, Politics and Institutions after 1945 (c)
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Theories and Practices of International Political Economy (c)
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Public International Law and International Relations (c)
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International Institutions, History, Purpose and Functions (e)
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International and European Governance in Politics and Economics (e)
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International Trade, Financial Flows and Investments (e)
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Collective Security, the UN and Politics (e)
Year 2:
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States and Alliances: Foreign Policy and Strategic Analysis (c)
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Strategy in Business and Economics (c)
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Geopolitics and Cyber Space and War in Modern Times (c)
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Strategy and Diplomacy of the Great Powers and the Rising Multipolar International System (c)
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European Defence and Security and Euro-Atlantic Relations (c)
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Energy, Strategy and Security in Europe, Asia and Middle East (c)
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German Question and European Integration (e)
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Strategies and Tactics of War through case studies (e)
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Strategy of Small States and the Regional Powers (e)
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Turkish Strategy and Energy (e)
Year 3:
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Terrorism and International Security (c)
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War and Conflict Analysis (c)
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International and European Financial System and Crisis Management (c)
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International and European Monetary Institutions and Policies (c)
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Euro-Turkish Relations and Strategic Analysis (c)
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Nuclear Powers and Nuclear Strategies since 1945 (c)
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Israel’s Strategy in the Regional System (e)
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Middle East Historical Evolution and Contemporary Issues (e)
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Global Migration, Refugees and the EU (e)
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Cyprus Conflict and the Greco- Turkish dispute (e)
Year 4:
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International Political Economy of Energy (c)
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Energy and Environmental Security in the EU (c)
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Research Methods (c)
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Cyber-War and Case Studies (c)
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International Trade and Economic Diplomacy (c)
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Final Thesis (c)
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War, Propaganda and Communication (e)
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International and European Financial System (e)
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Democratic Deficit and European Integration (e)
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Hard, Soft and Smart Power (e)
Assessment Method
Throughout the four-year program, students engage with a diverse curriculum covering international politics, political economy, European integration, and strategic studies. The culmination of the program involves a final thesis, allowing students to conduct in-depth research and demonstrate their analytical capabilities in addressing real-world issues
How to apply
For more information please contact us on +357 22778744 or through email on sofokleous.n@uagc.eu
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Application deadline
Depending on whether you're EU or Non-EU national.
2025-07-30
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Ledra College follows a fair and equal admissions policy welcoming students from all over the world, all different backgrounds, embracing multiculturalism and equal opportunity rights for all. We welcome applications from students of different talents and interests who are interested in joining our thriving student communities.
Undergraduate Admission
High School Leaving Certificate
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4 IGCSEs and relative foundation year
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3 “A” Levels in relative subjects
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IELTS certificate or relative
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4.5 overall for foundation entry
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6.0 for degree entry
Students with no English certificates can join our EAP (English for academic purposes) courses prior to joining the course
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Personal Statement
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Academic Reference
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ID / Passport
Additional entry requirements
Graduate Admission
Bachelor Degree from a recognized higher education institution
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Academic Transcripts to be presented
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IELTS certificate or relative
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6.5+ overall
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Students with no English certificates can join our EAP (English for academic purposes) courses prior to joining the course
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Personal Statement
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2 Academic References
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CV
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ID / Passport
English language requirements
English Language Entry requirements
English Language proficiency is very important for our international student community as well as for all prospective students interested in our UK qualifications.
We accept the equivalences below:
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PaperBased TOEFL = 550 + or 513-547
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Comp. Based TOEFL = 213 + or 183-210
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TOEFL IBT = 79 + or 65-78
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GCE “O”/IGCSE Level = A or B or C
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IELTS = 6.5 + or 5.5 – 6.0
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Cambridge English = CAE Grade A or B Proficiency A or B or C or CAE Grade C First Certificate A or B
Fees and funding
Application Fees
Tuition & Fees:
Sunderland Bachelor €8000
Ledra College Bachelor €6000
Ledra College Diploma €5500
Additional Fee information
Application Deadlines:
📅 Rolling Admissions (No strict deadlines)
📅 Next Intake: October 2025
Provider information
Main Contact
60 Athalassas Ave, 2023, Strovolos 2023, Nicosia, Cyprus
