This course will introduce you to the discipline of International Relations. Whether you are a student or just someone interested in what International Relations is about, this course will carefully guide you through the basics of this fascinating academic discipline. The course is ideal for beginners with no prior university education because it allows you to understand the basics of the discipline. Although it is designed for beginners, the course will give you confidence to speak about International Relations with much greater confidence. You will understand the history of International Relations as a discipline as well as the major theories of IR. You will also learn about theory as such - what it is and different kinds of theories. Equipped with this fundamental knowledge, you will then explore the key topics forming the core of International Relations at any university: the evolution of sovereign states states, the causes of war and conflictthe struggle for peace and international organisationsinternational political economySure, there are many other topics which could be covered under the label International Relations, but this course is designed as a complete introduction to give you solid knowledge and understanding of the core elements of this fascinating discipline.What You Will Get in This CourseHere is a summary of what you will learn in this course:Understand what we mean by the subject of International RelationsUnderstand why International Relations is about global organisation of political authorityLearn the history of the International Relations disciplineUnderstand the Great Debates of International RelationsLearn about the key books, magazines and websites on International RelationsUnderstand what theory is aboutRecognise the differences between explanatory, predictive and normative theoriesUnderstand 3 levels of analysisLearn the key tenets of classical liberalism and neoliberalismLearn the key tenets of classical realism and neorealismLearn the key tenets of social constructivism and feminismUnderstand how the system of modern statehood has evolvedLearn about international relations in Medieval EuropeRecognise the importance of the Peace of Augsburg and Peace of Westphalia for modern statehoodUnderstand how International Relations look differently from the Chinese perspectiveLearn about war and the causes of warLearn about different theoretical ideas for international peaceUnderstand the role of League of Nations and United Nations in international peaceUnderstand the role of European integration in international peaceLearn about the International Political Economy and Bretton Woods institutionsUnderstand the differences between Liberalism, Realism and Marxism in Int. Political EconomyLearn about competing theoretical perspectives on globalisationLearn about the impact of COVID-19 on nationalism and globalisationMy Promise to YouI promise that the tuition in this course is of the highest quality, based on genuine university-level teaching and research. It is presented in a highly-accessible and engaging way, designed specifically for those who do not have prior university degree in Politics or International Relations.I invite you to send me a message if you have any questions about the content of this course. With the 30-day 100% money back guarantee, there is no reason why you should not try the course out right now.