School of Arts, Management & Social Science (SAMSS)
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B.Sc. International Relations
This course provides a broad introduction to the study of international relations. As a field of study, international relations focuses on the political, military, economic and cultural interactions of state and non-state actors at the global level. The field therefore encompasses a diverse array of topics, from the causes of war to the politics of development, from international institutions to our immediate environments. At the end of this programme, students will develop great insights into foreign affairs, public policies, international development, economic trends, social issues, law, diplomacy work, lobbying, political analysis, international law and intelligence.
Students should be able to:
- Have adequate statistical and quantitative skills, and the ability to apply them to the analysis of socio-economic and political issues and policies
- Develop knowledge and understanding of political science methods; understanding of how political institutions emerge, how they operate, how they interact with their external environment, and also how they shape individuals and their collective behavior
- Understand the fundamental concepts, issues and theories central to comparative politics and international relations, and be able to explain the similarities and differences between various types of politics and how they affect their behaviour
- Have competence in the basic methodology of research and analysis in political science, and be able to analyze and formulate effective argumentations about the political world in writing and oral presentations with the same competence
The objectives are to:
- Stimulate the students intellectually through the programme in such ways that they appreciate and learn to handle socio-political problems
- Provide a solid foundation of knowledge about the working of society and its institutions, and develop the skills for the constructive use of such knowledge
- Develop in students the ability to apply knowledge to the resolution of societal problems and conflicts
- Develop students’ skills for competency in becoming entrepreneurial and self-reliant