Bachelor of Arts Honours in International Studies
The Bachelor of Arts Honours in International Studies programme is offered full-time and consists of taught modules and a research assignment. Students undertake an intensive study of a number of selected focus areas in international studies. The following modules are offered:
Research methodology
International relations theory
Southern African political economy
Global political economy
The political economy of development
Gender and international relations
Research assignment
The programme is aimed at training analysts with an in-depth understanding of South Africa's challenges within the context of the contemporary world order.
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When applying
Please note that selection for postgraduate programmes is highly competitive. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the programme.
Minimum admission requirements
A Bachelor’s degree with Political Science or International Studies as major.
An average final mark of 67% for Political Science or International Studies or a said related discipline at third-year level is a minimum requirement.
Please note:
The Department reserves the right to select the best applicants based on academic merit. A mark of 67% does not constitute automatic admission to the programme.
Supporting application documents
Evidence of written academic work
A sample of your best written work (e.g., abstract of a research component completed during your studies/ or published journal article).
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Evidence of work / Copy of thesis / Summary of research
Programme structure
Compulsory Modules
12973 : Research Methodology 772(15)
13880 : Quantitative Research Skills (SPSS) 742(15)
14039 : Selected Themes (International Studies) 771(60)
12857 : Research Assignment (International Studies) 771(30)