B.A. · Undergraduate
Political Science & International Relations
- Degree
- B.A.
- Level
- Undergraduate
Programme overview
Prepares students to analyze governance, diplomacy, and global politics, with an African and international focus. Students study political systems, international law, security studies, and Africa's place in global governance.
Curriculum
Year 1
6 courses- 01Introduction to Political Science
- 02Comparative Politics I
- 03World History &
- 04Politics
- 05Academic Writing
- 06Principles of Economics
Year 2
5 courses- 01African Politics
- 02International Relations Theory
- 03Political Philosophy
- 04Comparative Politics II
- 05Research Methods
Year 3
6 courses- 01International Organizations (UN, AU, ECOWAS)
- 02Global Security Studies
- 03International Law & Human Rights
- 04Public Policy Analysis
- 05Diplomacy & Negotiation
- 06Skills
Year 4
3 courses- 01African Foreign Policy
- 02Peace & Conflict Resolution
- 03Global Governance
Capstone Thesis
7 courses- 01Internship in Government/NGOs
- 02Sample Courses
- 03African Politics & Governance
- 04International Law & Human Rights
- 05Diplomacy & Negotiation Skills
- 06Global Security & Peace Studies
- 07Public Policy Analysis
Course lists are indicative and may be updated as the programme is accredited and reviewed.
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