M.A. in Political Studies

Misinformation, global emergencies, and conflicting ideologies characterize our current reality. To understand and navigate these contemporary phenomena, we need critical thinkers who are also passionate actors in the communities that they inhabit.

M.A. in Political Studies and International Relations FMK

The MA program in Political Studies is a 1-year program designed to provide post-graduate level education for students interested in the fields of international relations, political studies, and critical political theory. Throughout their coursework students will critically engage with contemporary political issues and theoretical debates in the fields of global politics, comparative politics, international relations, peace and conflict studies, memory studies, citizenship and social movements, feminist and post-colonial theory, political art, and urban theories.
The program focuses on critical approaches to global problems, related to fast-changing socio-political landscapes. Our program aims to strengthen the critical aspects of political studies and international relations by creating broader cross-disciplinary reflections on emerging political issues and alternative imaginaries.

Specific focus:

• Critical Approaches to Political Theory
• Peace and Conflict Studies
• Memory Studies
• Citizenship and Social Engagement
• Urban Politics: Architecture, Movements, Art
• Research methods in social sciences

The program is in English.

Upon completion of all course requirements in the program (60 ETCS) and a master thesis, students receive a master degree in Political Science.

  • Who can apply?

    We are accepting applications from local, regional, and international students. We welcome applications from candidates holding an undergraduate degree or an MA degree in Social Sciences and Humanities, as well as from other related disciplines.

    Please apply by sending the following information to politika@fmk.edu.rs: name and surname, date of birth, country of residence, address, phone number, academic degree/qualification, degree subject, University/College (including the supporting documents).

    Upon submission of the application, all applicants will be invited for an admission interview.

  • Scholarship

    In the 2023-24 application cycle, the program is able to offer five scholarships to the best applicants. The scholarship covers all the tuition fees. If you want to be considered for a scholarship, please submit a motivation letter to politika@fmk.edu.rs.

  • Coursework

    Students are expected to complete 2 semesters of course work including mandatory core courses and electives courses.

    All our graduate courses run as seminars and offer a stimulating intellectual environment through discussions and cutting-edge academic literature.

    Mandatory coursework:

    Introduction to Critical Political Studies
    Introduction to Political Economy
    Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies
    Contemporary International Relations
    Citizenship, Democracy, Community
    Research Methods

    Elective coursework (offer may change from one academic year to another):

    Psychoanalysis and Politics
    Politics of Memory in Divided Societies
    Contemporary City: Politics, Society, Art
    European Colonialism and Its Legacies

  • Outstanding Lecturers

    Our department is home to a team of leading international, regional and national scholars including Orli Fridman, Boris Buden, Alexandra Perišić, Rastko Močnik, Jelisaveta Blagojević, Filip Balunović, Rade Pantić and Igor Štiks.

  • International Summer Schools

    Our department organizes two international summer schools:

    International Summer School in Comparative Conflict Studies
    cfccs.org/summer-school

    Summer School for Sexualities, Cultures & Politics
    ipakcentar.org/summer-school

Contact us

+381 11 2626 474
politika@fmk.edu.rs
fmk@singidunum.ac.rs

Faculty of Media and Communications
Singidunum University
Karadjordjeva 65, Belgrade
Serbia

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