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Stellenbosch University

Bachelor of Arts with Honours in International Studies

The Bachelor of Arts with Honours in International Studies in International Relations is offered by Stellenbosch University.

Program Length: 2 .

Bachelor of Arts with Honours in International Studies offered by the Stellenbosch University at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

This BAHons 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

Programme Structure

The programme comprises the intensive study of a number of selected focus areas in International Relations and International Political Economy. It is aimed at decision makers and analysts who require a thorough understanding of dynamics of the world political economy and how South Africa functions within it. The programme also serves as preparation for the MA (International Studies) programme. The outcomes and a detailed description of the programme are available on the Department's website and in our postgraduate brochures.

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.

The programme is presented on a weekly basis in six lectures and three seminars.

Duration of Programme

The programme extends over one academic year.

Programme Content

Compulsory Modules

Research Methodology (International Studies) (15)

Research Assignment (International Studies) (30)

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Elective modules

If you decide to take the International Exchange Module (12862), you must also choose two of the modules below.

If you decide not to take the International Exchange Module (12862), you must do all of the modules below, except for the International Exchange Module (12862).

10187 : International Relations Theory 713(15)

12325 : SA Political Economy 772(15)

12860 : Political Economy of Development 714(15)

10190 : Global Political Economy 741(15)

12861 : Gender and International Relations 742(15)

12862 : International Exchange Module 774(45)

Assessment and Evaluation

The assessment of the individual modules is done by means of examinations (40% of the final mark), assignments and presentations (35% of the final mark), and the submission of a research assignment (25% of the final mark).