BA in International Studies

Within three years, this programme provides you with a broad insight into the complexity of political, cultural and economic interaction across national boundaries. In this way you are sensitised to the role of identity issues in the international arena and prepared to be an informed and critical world citizen.

This training opens up a range of possible career opportunities, for example in the diplomatic service; the international offices of the Departments of Labour, Commerce and Industry, and Defence; the International Division of Parliament; the National Intelligence Agency; the tourism industry; international telecommunications; international journalism; international research institutions; public liaison work; regional and country-wide institutions that promote commerce and investment (e.g. WESGRO); the head offices and regional offices of international organisations such as the UN, AU and the World Trade Organisation, Amnesty International and the World Economic Forum; international aid organisations such as Save the Children and OXFAM; multinational concerns; and the export and import industries.

This BA degree is also a stepping stone to postgraduate qualifications in Political Science and International Studies, which too may be required by some of the institutions listed.