International Relations, B.A.

About the course

An interdisciplinary course covering international relations and global political economy, international law, public administration and global governance, including the EU as a global actor. It is taught entirely in English over 7 semesters (210 ECTS), with internships in semesters 5 and 7 and a choice in semester 6 between an international internship and an international experience semester.

Entry requirements for Irish students

• Germany: the Leaving Cert gives direct university entry only if you have the right subject and level combination. You need six subjects, including two languages and Maths at O5/H6 or better, with at least two Higher Level subjects at H5 or better and the rest at O6/H6 or better. For social sciences courses, the German rules also ask for Higher Level Maths at H5. SRH publishes nothing specific on the Leaving Cert, so confirm with admissions.
• SRH lists the course as ‘without NC’ (no grade cut-off). After your documents are checked you may have an admissions interview (SRH says in some cases you may be asked to record it on video). You also need a CV with photo and a copy of your passport or ID.
• English: proof of English proficiency is required. SRH’s FAQs mention TOEFL, IELTS or comparable certificates but give no minimum level and do not say whether Leaving Cert English is accepted. Check with admissions.

How to apply

1. Check your Leaving Cert subjectsCheck the German subject rules, including Higher Level Maths at H5 for social sciences, and confirm with SRH that your subjects are accepted.
2. Apply onlineApply through the SRH online portal (apply.srh.de) with your Leaving Cert results (or predicted results), CV with photo, passport/ID and proof of English. Aim to apply by spring 2027 for 1 October 2027.
3. Admissions interviewIf invited, attend the interview (or record a video interview) about your motivation.
4. Sign the contract and enrolSign the study contract, pay the EUR 750 enrolment fee, receive your letter of admission and arrange housing in Berlin.

Costs

• Private, state-recognised university. EU/EEA tuition is EUR 840 a month (about EUR 10,080 a year) for 7 semesters, plus a one-off enrolment fee of EUR 750. No application fee is mentioned. This programme is not on SRH’s EU/EEA fee PDF, so the figure comes from the programme page.

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