Bachelor of Arts Honours in International Studies at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

Full-time, residential honours programme on selected focus areas in international relations, including global political economy, international relations theory, Africa-Asia relations and political risk analysis, with training in research methods and quantitative skills (SPSS). Aimed at decision makers and analysts who need to understand the world political economy and South Africa's place in it.

Faculty: Arts and Social Sciences | Department: Political Science | Duration: One year | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Compulsory modules: Research Methodology (15), Quantitative Research Skills (SPSS) (15), Selected Themes (International Studies) (60) and a Research Assignment (30).

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Entry requirements

A Bachelor's degree with Political Science or International Relations as major and an average final mark of at least 67% at third-year level. A mark of 67% does not guarantee admission; the department selects on academic merit. External applicants submit a sample of their best written academic work.

The application fee is R100 for South African citizens, permanent residents and refugee, asylum seeker and diplomatic status holders, and R400 for international applicants. Stellenbosch Business School applicants pay R1050 for the MBA and R850 for other SBS programmes. Some applicants are exempt; application fees are non-refundable.

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