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If you find yourself attracted to the fields of media, advertising, public relations, marketing, and spokesmanship in industry and/or government – the Bar-Ilan University BA in Communication and Political Science is for you.
Our programs are led by top, world-renowned researchers in their fields and they specialize in imparting knowledge and effective communication skills and techniques that are applicable in a plethora of fields.
Bar-Ilan University’s School of Communication and Department of Political Studies give students an edge in their future careers as they study how communication techniques and technologies shape society, government and politics, and culture. The double major provides a broad survey of the many fields and elements in the world of media and political communication. The integration of the two gives students the proper tools to analyze government and media and succeed in careers in both paths.
Noteworthy is that the School of Communication at Bar-Ilan University is one of the few academic institutions in the world to offer research and training in International Communication and Public Diplomacy – and the Department of Political Studies is proud to house the world-renowned BESA (Begin-Sadat) Center for Strategic Studies, famous for its influence in foreign affairs and national security.
Bar Ilan also has a Model UN club that students may participate in.
Model UN offers students a unique opportunity to develop critical thinking and diplomacy skills while simulating the United Nations’ work. Participants will engage in conferences representing different countries’ perspectives, gaining insight into how the UN addresses global challenges such as peace and security, human rights, and sustainable development. Through this process, students will learn and enhance their public speaking and negotiation abilities. They also will gain a deeper understanding of international relations, global issues, and world history.
This club is open for all students.
For students who are studying political science especially, this club will offer you different views and ways of implementing what you learn from your courses in the real world.
The club grants 4 general credits for students who actively participate and complete the required hours needed.
For the 2023-2024 study program click here
*Judaic Studies courses are academic courses in a variety of fields within the Faculty of Jewish Studies, offered through The School of Basic Jewish Studies. All students are required to take some Judaic Studies courses. See here for more information. Admitted students who are not Jewish and would like to convert these 10 credits to General Studies courses should contact their program coordinator.
**General Studies courses are any course offered in the university (over 6,000) that is not related to your major (or double major) and is not Judaic Studies. Students with a minimum level 4 Hebrew are permitted to take courses in Hebrew, should they choose.
***Students who have graduated from high school in a non-English speaking country are required to show proficiency in English in order to be accepted to the International BA Program. For students who did not score high enough on the relevant exams, there is a requirement to take English as a Foreign Language courses. For more information on English language exams and grades, please see the tab on Admission Requirements.
Total Required to Graduate
International School
Bar-Ilan University
Ramat-Gan, Israel 5290002
Tel: +972- 3-738-4245
Email for further information
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1st year
Intro to government and Politics
The foundations of Israeli Government
Introduction to International Relations
Society, culture and politics in the Modern era 1500-2000
Academic Literacy
Communication and Social Psychology
Introduction to Mass Communications
The Media In Israel
News Writing and Journalism Workshop
How it works Behind the Scenes
2nd year
The Historical Development of Political Philosophy
Introduction to Public Policy and Administration
Rhetoric and Public Speech
Media Law
Visual Communication
Language and Communication
Journalistic Ethics
Statist
3rd Year
Seminars:
Nuclear weapons and Communications
Media, Political Socialization and Political Behavior
U.S. Israeli Relations
Environmental Communication and Branding
