- Name of the training specialization:
+ Vietnamese name: International Relations
+ English name: International Relations
- Name of the training program:
+ Vietnamese name: International Studies
+ English name: International Studies
- Training program code: 9310601
- Language of instruction: Vietnamese
- Training duration: 3 years for those with a master's degree, 4 years for those with a bachelor's degree.
- Name of the degree awarded after graduation:
+ Vietnamese name: Doctor of International Studies
+ English title: Doctor of Philosophy in International Studies
2.1. General Objectives
The doctoral program in International Studies aims to develop independent research capabilities by systematizing interdisciplinary and specialized theoretical knowledge, and employing in-depth research methods in the field of international relations. This fosters the creation of new knowledge, the development of advanced approaches and analytical frameworks, and contributes to understanding and resolving complex international issues at the national, regional, and global levels. Graduates will become highly qualified scientific personnel in the field of international relations, capable of participating in high-level academic, research, and teaching activities; assessing and forecasting trends in the international environment; participating in solving practical problems in foreign affairs; and contributing to shaping foreign policy, security, and international integration strategies in the context of globalization and profound international change.
2.2. Specific Objectives
- Specific Objective 1 (O1): The training program helps learners systematize and develop a high-level interdisciplinary and specialized knowledge base in the field of international relations; master theoretical schools, approaches, and in-depth research methods; understand the nature, structure, and trends of complex international issues at the national, regional, and global levels. Learners will be able to systematically analyze, compare, and evaluate theoretical frameworks and research models; identify knowledge gaps, and thereby develop and refine new knowledge with theoretical and practical value.
- Specific Objective 2 (O2): The training program helps learners develop the capacity to design and implement independent scientific research at a high level, meeting national and international academic standards; master interdisciplinary and specialized research methods; master modern data analysis tools, apply digital technology and artificial intelligence in information processing, simulation and scenario building in international relations. Learners will be able to publish research results in domestic and international scientific journals (including journals listed in Scopus or Web of Science).
- Specific Objective 3 (O3): The training program helps learners develop the qualities of a highly qualified expert and scientist in the field of international relations, including academic autonomy, independent critical thinking, research ethics, and social responsibility. Learners will be able to lead and guide academic activities, organize and coordinate research groups, build and develop domestic and international scientific cooperation networks; proactively adapt to the changing international context; maintain lifelong learning capacity and make sustainable contributions to the development of the field of international relations, to foreign affairs, and to the country's scientific knowledge.
3.1. Admission method: Selection based on evaluation of professional profiles according to the regulations of Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU).
3.2. Eligibility Criteria
3.2.1. Educational requirements
- Must have graduated with a Master's degree or a Bachelor's degree with a GPA of Excellent or higher in a relevant field, or have graduated with an equivalent qualification at level 7 according to the Vietnamese National Qualifications Framework in certain fields of study relevant to the field of study for which the candidate is applying. In cases where the candidate needs to complete supplementary courses, these must be completed before a decision is made to recognize them as a doctoral candidate.
- Diplomas issued by foreign educational institutions must undergo recognition procedures in accordance with current regulations.
3.2.2. Requirements regarding research competence and experience
- Meet the entry requirements according to the training program standards issued by the Ministry of Education and Training and of the doctoral training program for which you are applying.
- Candidates must demonstrate research experience through a master's thesis from a research-oriented training program and published works as required by the training institution (if any). Specifically, candidates with an applied-oriented master's degree, a master's degree in a relevant field but requiring supplementary studies, or candidates applying from a bachelor's degree program must be the author or co-author of at least one scientific publication. Scientific publications can be articles in specialized scientific journals or scientific reports published in the proceedings of national or international peer-reviewed scientific conferences or seminars, with an ISBN related to the field or research topic, and recognized by the professorship/associate professorship council of the discipline/interdisciplinary field.
- The research proposal should clearly state the proposed topic, research field; reasons for choosing the research field and topic; a brief overview of the research situation in that field domestically and internationally; research objectives; some key research contents; research methods and expected results; reasons for choosing the training institution; implementation plan during the training period; the candidate's experience, knowledge, understanding, and preparation for undertaking the doctoral dissertation. The proposal may also suggest a supervisor.
- A letter of recommendation from at least one scientist holding the title of professor, associate professor, or a doctorate in science or a PhD, who has collaborated professionally with the applicant and is knowledgeable in the field the applicant intends to research. The letter of recommendation must include comments and assessments of the applicant regarding:
+ The qualities, ethics, abilities and scientific research attitude, and professional qualifications of the applicant;
+ For scientists who meet the criteria for supervising doctoral students and agree to act as thesis supervisors, additional comments should be included regarding the urgency and feasibility of the research topic and content; and clearly state the ability to mobilize doctoral students for research topics and projects, as well as the available funding for the doctoral students' research activities.
+ Other comments and levels of support and recommendations for the candidate to pursue doctoral studies.
- Meet the professional experience and work seniority requirements as specified for each training program.
3.2.3. Foreign language requirements
- Applicants who are Vietnamese citizens must meet the foreign language proficiency requirements (in one of the following languages: English, Russian, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Korean) that align with the foreign language output standards of the training program, as evidenced by one of the following diplomas or certificates:
+ A university degree or higher awarded by a foreign educational institution, a branch of a foreign educational institution in Vietnam, or a Vietnamese educational institution to a full-time student in a foreign language;
+ A university degree in a foreign language or foreign language pedagogy awarded by a Vietnamese educational institution;
+ Possess a foreign language certificate equivalent to level 4 according to the 6-level Foreign Language Proficiency Framework for Vietnam, valid for 2 years from the date of the exam to the date of application, issued by institutions accepted by the Ministry of Education and Training and Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
- Applicants who are foreign citizens and register for a doctoral program taught in Vietnamese must have a Vietnamese language certificate of at least level 4 or higher according to the Vietnamese Language Proficiency Framework for Foreigners, or have graduated from a university (or equivalent qualification or higher) where the training program is taught in Vietnamese.
3.2.4. Other requirements
- Clean personal record, not currently serving a criminal sentence or subject to disciplinary action at the level of a warning or higher.
- I am healthy enough to study.
- Commitment to fulfilling financial obligations during the training process as stipulated by the training institution.
3.3. List of suitable industries
- This field is in the same group as International Studies.
- The field of study is defined in the training program standards issued by the Ministry of Education and Training.
- For cases where there are no established training program standards for the corresponding field or group of disciplines, the specialized unit must have a scientific and practical basis, determined by the Scientific and Training Council of the specialized unit and the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, to identify the discipline with the closest professional foundation to the training program and determine the corresponding supplementary courses (if needed); report to VNU before enrollment and be responsible for this professional evaluation.
3.4. Projected enrollment size
According to the quotas granted annually by Vietnam National University, Hanoi (expected to be 3-5 doctoral students/year).
The detailed admission plan is implemented according to the Admission Regulations, the annual postgraduate admission guidelines of VNU, and the admission scheme of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities approved by VNU (if any).
PART II: LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE TRAINING PROGRAM
- A doctoral dissertation is the result of a doctoral candidate's scientific research, containing new theoretical and practical contributions in their specialized field, valuable in developing and increasing scientific knowledge, and comprehensively addressing the problem posed by the dissertation topic.
- Doctoral candidates must present their research content and plan to the relevant department no later than three months after receiving their dissertation topic and report on their research results every six months during the dissertation period. The evaluation results of these reports are a condition for considering whether the doctoral candidate is eligible to defend their dissertation.
- The dissertation content must be certified and signed by the doctoral student.
- The structure of a doctoral dissertation must include at least the following sections:
+ Introduction: Briefly introduce the research project, the reasons for choosing the topic, the purpose, the subject, the scope of the research, the research methods, and the scientific or practical significance of the topic;
+ Overview of the research problem: analyzing and evaluating research works directly related to the dissertation topic that have been published domestically and internationally, identifying the issues that the dissertation will focus on solving, determining the objectives of the topic, content and research methods;
+ Theoretical basis, scientific reasoning and hypotheses; research methods; research results and analytical evaluation;
+ Conclusion and recommendations: Present new findings and conclusions drawn from the research results; make recommendations for further research;
+ List of references cited and used in the thesis;
+ A list of published works/articles related to the doctoral thesis topic, along with written consent from co-authors (if any);
+ Appendix (if any).
- Comply with intellectual property protection regulations as stipulated in the Intellectual Property Law: The research results in the dissertation must be the result of the doctoral candidate's own work, primarily obtained during their training period. If using the results or materials of others, the author's consent must be obtained and clearly cited. If the dissertation is a scientific work or part of a scientific work of a group in which the doctoral candidate made the main contribution, documents showing the consensus of the members of that group agreeing to allow the doctoral candidate to use the group's collective results in writing the dissertation must be presented.
- Dissertations and all scientific research papers must be checked for plagiarism and duplication before being submitted for publication, presentation, or defense.
- The dissertation must be written in Vietnamese, using Unicode characters, Times New Roman font, size 13, and no more than 200 A4 pages for natural sciences, engineering, and technology fields, and no more than 300 pages for other fields, excluding appendices. It must include a declaration by the doctoral candidate regarding the content of the dissertation, with at least 50% of the pages dedicated to the doctoral candidate's own research results and arguments.
- The dissertation abstract must accurately reflect the structure, layout, and content of the dissertation, and must include the full text of the dissertation's conclusion. The dissertation information sheet should be approximately 3 to 5 pages (300 to 500 words) in both Vietnamese and English, summarizing the basic content, new content, and the most important research results and contributions of the dissertation.
- Encourage doctoral students to write and defend their dissertations in English or other foreign languages.
- Doctoral candidates who publish the results of their dissertation in a specialized scientific journal as the main author (first name/corresponding author) must achieve a total score of 2.0 or higher, calculated according to the maximum score stipulated by the State Council of Professors for each type of work (as the main author, points are not divided when there are co-authors). International publications must be written in a foreign language; articles published in domestic specialized scientific journals must be on the list of journals for which the State Council of Professors has stipulated a minimum evaluation score of 0.75 points and must meet one of the following criteria:
+ Have at least one article published in a scientific journal listed in the Web of Science or Scopus database (hereinafter referred to as WoS/Scopus database);
+ Possess one granted patent/utility model and at least one international article/report in one of the following publications: (i) a reference book chapter published by a reputable international publisher, or (ii) a monograph published by a reputable international publisher, or (iii) a report in the proceedings of a peer-reviewed international conference with an ISBN, or (iv) an article published in a peer-reviewed, reputable foreign scientific journal with an ISSN;
+ Have at least two international articles/reports in one of the following publications: (i) reference book chapters published by reputable international publishers, or (ii) monographs published by reputable international publishers, or (iii) reports in peer-reviewed international conference proceedings with ISBN, or (iv) articles published in peer-reviewed foreign professional scientific journals with ISSN.
PLO 01: Apply interdisciplinary knowledge in the fields of social sciences and humanities; approaches, theories, and research methods in international relations.
PLO 02: Analysis of issues and trends in theoretical and practical research on international relations and foreign affairs.
PLO 03: Evaluating theoretical schools, methodologies, and approaches; factors, policies, issues, and trends in the theoretical and practical research of international relations.
PLO 04: Forecasting trends and scenarios in theoretical and practical research on international relations.
PLO 05: Creating new analytical frameworks, evaluation criteria, approaches, and knowledge to address theoretical and practical issues in international relations research.
PLO 06: Proposing new solutions and policies to address domestic security, political, and social issues in line with the context of international relations.
PLO 07: Coordinating theoretical perspectives, methodologies, approaches, interdisciplinary and specialized knowledge in academic critique, debate, and research on international relations.
PLO 08: Professionally present research results through academic discussions, scientific publications, and professional exchanges domestically and internationally.
PLO 09: Proficiently manage independent research, group research, and other professional activities in the field of international relations.
PLO 10: Supporting research activities through the effective and innovative application of digital tools and artificial intelligence.
PLO 11: Organize learning, research, and academic cooperation activities domestically and internationally with a high sense of autonomy and responsibility.
PLO 12: Maintain the capacity for adaptation, self-direction, and leadership in theoretical and practical research activities on international relations.
PLO 13: Committed to upholding academic responsibility, personal ethical values, and social ethics in research, thereby spreading scientific values to serve the community.
Graduates of the research-oriented doctoral program in International Relations can take on a variety of job positions such as:
- Participate in research and teaching on international issues as a lecturer, researcher, and high-level expert at universities, academies, research institutes, and policy research centers both domestically and internationally;
- Working as an analyst, policy consultant, and external communications specialist at domestic and international media organizations, as well as consulting firms related to foreign affairs and international relations;
- Working as an officer or expert in foreign affairs and international cooperation at diplomatic agencies at the central and local levels, international cooperation departments of ministries, branches, organizations, and security and defense agencies;
- Working as a specialist or highly qualified officer in foreign representative offices, international organizations, domestic and foreign non-governmental organizations, joint ventures, and private enterprises.
With its interdisciplinary nature and in-depth research orientation, graduates of the PhD program in International Relations will not only become highly qualified experts in the fields of foreign affairs, diplomacy, security, and defense, but will also be able to adapt and shift careers, self-direct, and assume leadership roles in related fields such as politics, law, economics, policy research, and international communication.
With the knowledge, skills, and qualities acquired, graduates of the training program can enhance their research capabilities by participating in postdoctoral research programs; undertaking large-scale research projects individually or collectively; or registering to participate in scientific conferences, international research projects, or other professional activities and academic exchanges with foreign experts and scientists.
PART III: TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT METHODS
1. Teaching methods:
The doctoral program in International Relations is research-based, combining advanced academic teaching with in-depth scientific research activities.
The main teaching methods include:
- Guided lectures: Lecturers systematically present core theoretical issues, conceptual frameworks, methodologies, and fundamental academic debates in international relations to guide research thinking, clarify complex issues, and create an academic basis for seminars, discussions, critiques, and independent research by graduate students.
- Academic Seminar: Organizing in-depth discussions on theory, research methods, and contemporary issues in international relations; graduate students present, debate, and exchange academic ideas under the coordination of lecturers and experts.
- Research supervision: The supervising lecturer will work alongside the doctoral student in developing the research proposal, conducting research, processing data, writing, and completing the doctoral dissertation.
- Learning linked to practical issues and policies: Integrating case analysis, policy discussions, scenario forecasting, and professional exchanges to enhance the ability to apply knowledge to practical foreign affairs and international relations.
- Independent and group research: Doctoral students proactively undertake independent or group research tasks in almost all courses, participate in research groups, scientific conferences, and publish research results domestically and internationally.
The teaching methods are designed to develop the analytical, evaluative, and knowledge-constructing abilities, independent research skills, and academic autonomy of graduate students, in line with the program's objectives and learning outcomes.
2. Evaluation method:
- The evaluation of doctoral students' learning and research outcomes is conducted using a continuous assessment method, based on competencies and learning outcomes, including assessment of the learning and research process and assessment of academic competence.
- Some of the main assessment methods include:
+ Assessing the level and attitude of participation in learning and class discussions: Through proactiveness, sense of responsibility, and quality of contribution in lectures, academic seminars, and in-depth class discussions. The assessment focuses on the ability to formulate questions, engage in academic exchange, critically analyze, and defend professional viewpoints based on scientific reasoning.
+ Assessment of the ability to synthesize, analyze, and present professional viewpoints: Through a midterm academic presentation. The presentation requires the graduate student to apply theoretical frameworks, research methods, and scientific evidence to clarify a specific research problem and answer critical questions.
+ Assessment of competence and in-depth research results: Through the quality of the final thesis; the process and results of defending doctoral dissertations and review essays. The assessment focuses on the level of academic contribution, the logic and consistency of arguments, the ability to process and critique academic literature and viewpoints, the design of the analytical framework, and adherence to research ethics standards.
The assessment methods are designed to measure the extent to which learning outcomes in terms of knowledge, skills, and autonomy/responsibility are achieved, while ensuring transparency, objectivity, and compliance with current regulations on doctoral training.
PART IV: TRAINING PROGRAM CONTENT
1.1. For PhD candidates with a master's degree
Total number of credits to be accumulated: 115 credits, including:
| Knowledge blocks | Number of credits | CDR (Cognitive Development Goal) |
| - Doctoral course modules: | 15 credits | |
| + Required | 9 credits | PLO 03, PLO 04, PLO 06, PLO 07, PLO 09, PLO 12, PLO 13 |
| + Choose | 6/18 credits | PLO 03, PLO 04, PLO 06, PLO 07, PLO 09, PLO 12, PLO 13 |
| - Doctoral dissertation, review essay, and scientific research paper | 8 credits | |
| + Doctoral dissertation | 6 credits | PLO 03, PLO 05, PLO 07, PLO 08, PLO 09, PLO 10, PLO 11, PLO 13 |
| + Overview Essay | 2 credits | PLO 03, PLO 05, PLO 07, PLO 08, PLO 09, PLO 10, PLO 11, PLO 13 |
| - Professional activities, teaching assistant, training support | 0 credits | |
| - Doctoral dissertation: | 92 credits | PLO 01, PLO 02, PLO 03, PLO 04, PLO 05, PLO 06, PLO 07, PLO 08, PLO 09, PLO 10, PLO 11, PLO 12, PLO 13 |
1.2. For PhD candidates who do not yet have a master's degree.
Total number of credits to be accumulated: 155 credits, including:
| Knowledge blocks | Number of credits | CDR (Cognitive Development Goal) |
| - Supplementary courses | 40 credits | |
| + Required | 28 credits | PLO 01, PLO 02, PLO 03, PLO 13 |
| + Choose | 12 credits | PLO 01, PLO 02, PLO 03, PLO 13 |
| - Doctoral course modules: | 15 credits | |
| + Required | 9 credits | PLO 03, PLO 04, PLO 06, PLO 07, PLO 09, PLO 12, PLO 13 |
| + Choose | 6/18 credits | PLO 03, PLO 04, PLO 06, PLO 07, PLO 09, PLO 12, PLO 13 |
| - Doctoral dissertation, review essay, and scientific research paper | 8 credits | |
| + Doctoral dissertation | 6 credits | PLO 03, 05, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 13 |
| + Overview Essay | 2 credits | PLO 03, 05, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 13 |
| - Professional activities, teaching assistant, training support | 0 credits | |
| - Doctoral dissertation: | 92 credits | PLO 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13 |
2.1. For PhD candidates with a master's degree
| No. | Course code | Course module | Number of credits | Number of study hours | Prerequisite course code | ||
| Li theory 1 | Practice 2 | Self-study 3 | |||||
| I | Doctoral modules | 15 | |||||
| I.1 | Required courses | 9 | |||||
| 1. | ITS8001 | Methodology of International Relations Methodology of International Relations | 3 | 40 | 10 | 100 | |
| 2. | ITS8014 | Non-material elements in international relations Non-material Factors in International Relations | 3 | 40 | 10 | 100 | |
| 3. | ITS8015 | Foreign policy analysis Foreign Policy Analysis | 3 | 40 | 10 | 100 | |
| I.2 | Elective courses | 6/18 | |||||
| 4. | ITS8002 | Regionalism: Theory and Practice Regionalism: Theory and Practice | 3 | 40 | 10 | 100 | |
| 5. | ITS8003 | The theoretical and practical basis of Vietnam's foreign policy. Theoretical and Practical Basis of Vietnam's international relations lines | 3 | 40 | 10 | 100 | |
| 6. | ITS8006 | Trends and Issues in International Relations in the Asia-Pacific Region Trends and Issues in International relations of Asia-Pacific | 3 | 40 | 10 | 100 | |
| 7. | ITS8007 | Trends and Issues in International Relations in Europe Trends and Issues in International relations of Europe | 3 | 40 | 10 | 100 | |
| 8. | ITS8008 | Trends and Issues in International Relations in the Americas Trends and Issues in International relations of Americas | 3 | 40 | 10 | 100 | |
| 9. | ITS8009 | Trends and Issues in International Relations in Africa and the Middle East Trends and Issues in International relations of Africa and Middle East | 3 | 40 | 10 | 100 | |
| II | Doctoral dissertation, review essay, and research paper. | 8 | |||||
| II.1 | Doctoral dissertation | 6 | |||||
| 10. | ITS8011 | Topic 1 Special Topic 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| 11. | ITS8012 | Topic 2 Special Topic 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| 12. | ITS8013 | Topic 3 Special Topic 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| II.2 | Overview Essay | 2 | |||||
| 13. | ITS8016 | Overview of the research topic Overview of Literature | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| II.3 | scientific research Scientific research is a mandatory requirement in the training process for doctoral students. Doctoral students must ensure the honesty, accuracy, and novelty of their scientific research results, and comply with Vietnamese and international intellectual property regulations. | ||||||
| III | Professional activities, teaching assistantship, and training support. - Participation in professional activities, teaching assistant duties, and training support is mandatory for doctoral students. The specialized unit schedules professional activities and assigns each doctoral student to report and present the results of their professional activities at seminars/workshops/specialized sessions organized by the specialized unit each academic year. Doctoral students must fully participate in all scientific seminars or conferences and workshops organized and stipulated by the specialized unit; - The head of the training unit shall arrange for doctoral candidates to participate in the following activities during the dissertation process: assisting in teaching at the undergraduate or master's level, or supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students in practical work or internships; or participating in supervising undergraduate graduation theses; or participating in teaching or assisting in teaching short-term training courses organized by the unit. All of the above activities must be confirmed and supported by evidence from the training unit or the collaborating training unit. | ||||||
| son-in-law | Doctoral dissertation | 92 | |||||
| 14. | ITS9002 | Doctoral dissertation PhD Thesis | 92 | 0 | 0 | 4600 | |
| Total | 115 | ||||||
2.2. For PhD candidates who do not yet have a master's degree.
| No. | Course code | Course module | Number of credits | Number of study hours | Code number course prerequisite | ||
| Li theory 1 | Practice 2 | Self-study 3 | |||||
| I | Supplementary course | 40 | |||||
| I.1 | Obligatory | 28 | |||||
| 1. | PHI5002 | Philosophy Philosophy | 4 | 55 | 10 | 135 | |
| 2. | ITS6001 | International Relations Theory International relations theories | 3 | 40 | 10 | 100 | |
| 3. | ITS6120 | Advanced International Relations Research Methods Advanced Methods of International Relations | 3 | 40 | 10 | 100 | |
| 4. | ITS6009 | International relations after the Cold War International relations after the Cold War | 3 | 40 | 10 | 100 | |
| 5. | ITS6110 | Vietnam's foreign relations during the Doi Moi (Renovation) period. Vietnam's international relations since New Year | 3 | 40 | 10 | 100 | |
| 6. | ITS6011 | Security and conflict in international relations Security and conflict in international relations | 3 | 40 | 10 | 100 | |
| 7. | ITS6106 | International economic relations after the Cold War International economic relations after the Cold War | 3 | 40 | 10 | 100 | |
| 8. | ITS6029 | International event analysis | 3 | 20 | 10 | 120 | |
| 9. | ITS6025 | International cooperation and integration International Cooperation and international integration | 3 | 20 | 10 | 120 | |
| I.2 | Self-selection | 12/30 | |||||
| 10. | ITS6102 | Comparative Political Science Comparative politics | 3 | 40 | 10 | 100 | |
| 11. | ITS6104 | The international system through the ages. International systems through historical periods | 3 | 40 | 10 | 100 | |
| 12. | ITS6107 | International Law: Post-Cold War Issues International Law: The issues after the Cold War | 3 | 40 | 10 | 100 | |
| 13. | ITS6108 | Culture in international relations Culture in international relations | 3 | 40 | 10 | 100 | |
| 14. | ITS6026 | Geopolitics Geopolitics | 3 | 40 | 10 | 100 | |
| 15. | ITS6028 | China's foreign policy since 1978 China's Foreign Policy since 1978 | 3 | 40 | 10 | 100 | |
| 16. | ITS6027 | US foreign policy since 2009 America's Foreign Policy since 2009 | 3 | 40 | 10 | 100 | |
| 17. | ITS6119 | International political economy International Political Economy | 3 | 40 | 10 | 100 | |
| 18. | ITS6121 | International relations in Southeast Asia after the Cold War International Relations in Southeast Asia after the Cold War | 3 | 40 | 10 | 100 | |
| 19. | Academic Foreign Languages Academic Foreign Language | 3/6 | |||||
| ENG6001 | Academic English Academic English | 3 | 40 | 10 | 100 | ||
| CHI6001 | Academic Chinese Academic Christmas | 3 | 40 | 10 | 100 | ||
| II | Doctoral modules | 15 | |||||
| II.1 | Required courses | 9 | |||||
| 20. | ITS8001 | Methodology of International Relations Methodology of International Relations | 3 | 40 | 10 | 100 | |
| 21. | ITS8014 | Non-material elements in international relations Non-material Factors in International Relations | 3 | 40 | 10 | 100 | |
| 22. | ITS8015 | Foreign policy analysis Foreign Policy Analysis | 3 | 40 | 10 | 100 | |
| II.2 | Elective courses | 6/18 | |||||
| 23. | ITS8002 | Regionalism: Theory and Practice Regionalism: Theory and Practice | 3 | 40 | 10 | 100 | |
| 24. | ITS8003 | The theoretical and practical basis of Vietnam's foreign policy. Theoretical and Practical Basis of Vietnam's international relations lines | 3 | 40 | 10 | 100 | |
| 25. | ITS8006 | Trends and Issues in International Relations in the Asia-Pacific Region Trends and Issues in International relations of Asia-Pacific | 3 | 40 | 10 | 100 | |
| 26. | ITS8007 | Trends and Issues in International Relations in Europe Trends and Issues in International relations of Europe | 3 | 40 | 10 | 100 | |
| 27. | ITS8008 | Trends and Issues in International Relations in the Americas Trends and Issues in International relations of Americas | 3 | 40 | 10 | 100 | |
| 28. | ITS8009 | Trends and Issues in International Relations in Africa and the Middle East Trends and Issues in International relations of Africa and Middle East | 3 | 40 | 10 | 100 | |
| III | Doctoral dissertation, review essay, and research paper. | 8 | |||||
| III.1 | Doctoral dissertation | 6 | |||||
| 29. | ITS8011 | Topic 1 Special Topic 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| 30. | ITS8012 | Topic 2 Special Topic 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| 31. | ITS8013 | Topic 3 Special Topic 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| III.2 | Overview Essay | 2 | |||||
| 32. | ITS8016 | Overview of the research topic Overview of Literature | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| vegetable 3 | scientific research Scientific research is a mandatory requirement in the training process for doctoral students. Doctoral students must ensure the honesty, accuracy, and novelty of their scientific research results, and comply with Vietnamese and international intellectual property regulations. | ||||||
| son-in-law | Professional activities, teaching assistantship, and training support. - Participation in professional activities, teaching assistant duties, and training support is mandatory for doctoral students. The specialized unit schedules professional activities and assigns each doctoral student to report and present the results of their professional activities at seminars/workshops/specialized sessions organized by the specialized unit each academic year. Doctoral students must fully participate in all scientific seminars or conferences and workshops organized and stipulated by the specialized unit; - The head of the training unit shall arrange for doctoral candidates to participate in the following activities during the dissertation process: assisting in teaching at the undergraduate or master's level, or supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students in practical work or internships; or participating in supervising undergraduate graduation theses; or participating in teaching or assisting in teaching short-term training courses organized by the unit. All of the above activities must be confirmed and supported by evidence from the training unit or the collaborating training unit. | ||||||
| V | Doctoral dissertation | 92 | |||||
| 35. | ITS9002 | Doctoral dissertation PhD Thesis | 92 | 0 | 0 | 4600 | |
| Total | 155 | ||||||
Note: One credit is equivalent to 50 hours of student-standard learning, including time spent observing lectures, guided learning, self-study, research, experiences, and participating in tests and assessments; for classroom teaching activities, one credit requires a minimum of 15 hours of lectures or 30 hours of practical work, experiments, and discussions, with one classroom hour counted as 50 minutes.
(1): Theory
(2): Practice, Experiment, Discussion
(3): Internship, Research, Self-study with assessment
Author:Department of Training and Student Affairs
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