The minor in Political Transformations investigates how political systems and power structures transform in response to challenges such as climate collapse, corruption, disinformation, and inequality. In a moment of intense political change, we study how power is distributed, how policies are made, and how societies transform.  

The programme offers a chance to step into this conversation, not just as an observer, but as a future practitioner, policymaker, or engaged citizen. You will have the opportunity to study concepts, processes, practices, and policies through which political transformations unfold. This Minor is built for students who want to understand how the political world is shifting—and how to shape what comes next.   

The minor investigates how political systems, governance structures, and policy processes are being reshaped by intertwined global challenges. Students will gain theoretical and practical skills to critically engage with key developments at national, regional (Southeast Europe), and global levels.  

Customize Your Learning Journey 

Whether you’re ready to commit to the full 30 ECTS Minor or simply want to explore key issues in global politics, you can choose what works for you. 

Students enrolled in the full Political Transformations programme will take four core courses and three elective courses: 

Core courses: 

• Rule of Law and Corruption  (4 ECTS)
• International Relations and Social Theory  (4 ECTS)
• Engaged Democracy (4 ECTS)
• The Challenge (6 ECTS)

You can further customise your learning experience by choosing three elective courses from the list:  

• Critical Geopolitics (4 ECTS)
• EU Enlargement Politics (4 ECTS)
• Nationalism and Populism (4 ECTS)
• International Politics of the Anthropocene (4 ECTS)

Each course combines academic depth with real-world relevance—perfect for students eager to engage with the political transformations shaping our future. 

All courses are taught in English and designed for interdisciplinary cohorts.  

The minor runs in the summer semester of 2026/2027: from March 1, 2027, to June 11, 2027.

The courses are delivered in a hybrid format, combining dynamic online modules with in-person intensives. 

Two obligatory in-person intensives will take place at the beginning and the end of teaching:  

• March 4-7, 2027, Rijeka 
• May 20-23, 2027, Cres 

How to Join  

These courses are open to: 

• All students across UniRi who are eligible to take electives. They may be recognized as part of your regular study workload pending approval from your faculty. Our team is happy to support you with that process. For more information about Courses Communis   
• YUFE (Young Universities for the Future of Europe) students 
• Erasmus and other exchange students 
• Anyone interested from the public, with the tuition rate of 500EUR 

Applications are open until 20 January 2027!

Questions? Need Help with Enrollment? Write to us at CAS SEE: cas@uniri.hr