Honours International Relations at University of KwaZulu-Natal

Programme overview

Honours study in International Relations within the School of Social Sciences, College of Humanities, at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. It is offered at the Howard College and Pietermaritzburg campuses. Not every speciality is necessarily offered on every campus or in every year.

Faculty: College of Humanities | Department: School of Social Sciences | Duration: Minimum of two consecutive semesters. | Intake: Semester 1 intake closes 30 September; Semester 2 intake closes 30 April. | Study mode: full-time | Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

What you will study

The Honours curriculum includes a prescribed research project as one module that accounts for at least 25% of the degree credits.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Honours/postgraduate diploma entry (UKZN postgraduate guide, general rule): an appropriate Bachelor's degree, or admission to the status of that degree under Rule GR7; a School/College may prescribe further criteria.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Postgraduate diplomas and certificates: Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 intakes.

Postgraduate diploma/certificate and honours: Semester 1 applications close 30 September; Semester 2 applications close 30 April.

Applications for the 2027 academic year are open. UKZN application fees: South African applicants R210 on time and R420 late; SADC and rest of Africa R490; outside Africa $153. The fee is non-refundable and must be paid with reference APPN followed by the student number.

Apply through the official page: https://erpweb.ukzn.ac.za/pls/ukznint/gen.gw1pkg.gw1view

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