BA (Hons) International Relations

Course Overview

On this BA (Hons) International Relations degree, you’ll explore topics like global migration and the rise of populist politics around the world. You’ll learn the skills required to play your part in improving equality and enacting positive change. And after graduation, you’ll be ready for careers in local and national government, security, tech, intelligence, and with international charities and institutions like the UN.

Admissions Requirement

HSSC (Higher Secondary School Certificate) or A-Levels (or equivalent qualification), In order to achieve 14 years of education equivalence from Higher Education Commission Pakistan, it is essential to have completed 12 years of local education (Metric/Intermediate) or 8 O-levels and 3 A-levels. In other instances, you will normally need to have the following:
• At least 50% in HSSC (intermediate)
• At least 2 A level passes at C or above
• At least Merit/Merit/Pass in the BTEC Extended Diploma
• A completed Access to Higher Education Diploma Equivalent qualifications such as International Baccalaureate
Contact the Admissions Team for additional guidance on whether the qualifications you currently hold or are taking would be suitable for entry: admissions@ivycollege.com.pk
 

Modules

Year 1 – Level 4

Critical Thinking and Professional Identity Global Development
Compulsory Compulsory
Key Themes in International Relations Journalism in Context
Compulsory Compulsory
Political Thought The Making of the Global South
Compulsory Compulsory

Year 2 – Level 5

International Thought Bending the Truth A Little? Researching Politics and International Relations
Compulsory Compulsory
The Geopolitics and Geo-Economics of Africa Analysing Foreign Policy
Compulsory Compulsory
East Asian States and Societies Climate Crises
Compulsory Compulsory

Year 3– Level 6

Rethinking Aid and Development Security Challenges in the Twenty-First Century
Compulsory Compulsory
Global Capitalism: Past, Present and Future NGOs and Social Movements
Compulsory Compulsory
Professional Development: Recruiters and Candidates Decolonial Politics and Theory in International Relations
Compulsory Compulsory

Mode of Study

Full-time (3 year)