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Bachelor in International Relations and Diplomacy

The curriculum of the Bachelor of Science in International Relations & Diplomacy at AUT is developed by mirroring academically equivalent undergraduate programs offered by Arizona State University, in particular programs in International Relations and Political Science delivered through ASU’s School of Politics and Global Studies. The AUT program reflects the structure, learning objectives, and academic progression logic of these ASU programs, while being adapted to AUT’s institutional context, Uzbekistan’s regulatory framework, and local and regional labor-market needs.

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About the program

The Bachelor of Science in International Relations and Diplomacy, offered in partnership with Arizona State University.

Key Learning Outcomes

  1. IR fundamentals

  2. Global issues analysis

  3. Actors & institutions

  4. Evidence-based methods

  5. Policy evaluation

  6. Professional communication

Two degrees instead of one

Life-changing opportunity to get one degree from US and another one from Uzbekistan. 

Step 1 - Spend your three years at AUT in Tashkent, building the skills and knowledge you need to excel globally

Step 2 - Spend your last year in-person or online at ASU in US (ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide) and gain two Bachelor degrees at the same time.

Jobs you could get

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Diplomatic Support Officer
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Embassy Administrative Officer
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International Cooperation Office
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Advocacy Officer
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Foreign Affairs Assistant
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International Relations Officer
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Junior Policy Analyst

Curriculum: list of the courses included

Explore the key courses that will shape your academic journey at AUT. Each course is carefully designed to develop the knowledge and skills essential for your future success. Below is a detailed semester-by-semester breakdown.

Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Semester 1

  • CIS 105 – Computer Applications and Information Technology

  • ENG 101 – First-Year Composition

  • POS 150 – Introduction to Political Science

  • MAT 114 – College Mathematics

  • Modern History of Uzbekistan (National Requirement)

Semester 2

  • ENG 102 – First-Year Composition

  • POS 160 – Global Politics (GCSI)

  • SGS 101 – Thinking Globally (GCSI)

  • PHI 105 – Introduction to Ethics

  • Philosophy (National Requirement)

Semester 3

  • INR 205 – Perspectives on International Relations

  • POS 301 – Empirical Political Inquiry (SOBE

  • ECN 211 – Macroeconomic Principles

  • SGS 303 – Global Trends (GCSI)

  • Religious Studies (National Requirement)

Semester 4

POS 401 – Political Statistics (QTRS)

POS 351 – Democratization (GCSI)

POS 486 – International Political Economy (GCSI)

COM 259 – Communication in the Professions

SGS 321 – International Institutions and Global Governance

Semester 5

  • POS 361 – American Foreign Policy (SOBE)

  • POS 364 – National Security, Intelligence, and Terrorism (SOBE)

  • SGS 370 – Geopolitics (GCSI)

  • SGS 340 – Violence, Conflict and Human Rights (GCSI)

  • Upper-Division International Relations Track Elective

Semester 6

  • POS 467 – International Security (GCSI)

  • POS 465 – International Organization and Law (GCSI)

  • SGS 330 – Globalization and the Environment (SUST)

  • SGS 204 – Professional Global Career Development

  • Upper-Division International Relations Track Elective

Semester 7

  • SGS 341 – Humanitarian Crisis and International Intervention

  • POS 368 – Ethics and Human Rights (GCSI)

  • POS 494 / SGS 494 – Diplomacy / Policy Design Studio

  • POS 300 – Contemporary Global Controversies (GCSI)

  • POS 466 – Migration, Environment and Global Security

Semester 8

  • POS 480 – Global Justice (GCSI)

  • SGS 350 – Economic Development and Globalization

  • POS 367 – World Politics and Global Inequalities (GCSI)

  • SGS 379 – The Resource Curse

  • Upper-Division International Relations Track Electives

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Why Choose AUT: Global Opportunities and Excellence

Gain a US and Uzbek degree

Gain a US degree as well as an Uzbek degree in select programs from AUT and ASU by spending your final year online or on campus at Arizona State University.

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Our programs are designed and powered by ASU, ensuring top-tier education and global recognition.

Global Alliance

As part of the ASU-Cintana Alliance, we are connected with 33 leading universities across more than 20 countries, all powered by ASU. This expansive network offers unparalleled opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and global engagement.

Innovative Smart Campus

Study in a state-of-the-art campus located in the heart of Tashkent, designed to foster creativity, innovation, and collaboration.

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