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University of Pretoria

Bachelor of Arts in International Studies

The Bachelor of Arts in International Studies in International Relations is offered by University of Pretoria.

Program Length: 3 YEARS.

Bachelor of Arts in International Studies offered by the University of Pretoria

This International Studies programme from University of Pretoria focuses on international events, how international relations come about, and events in international politics. It also contributes to students’ education as citizens of the country and the world. 

In a globalising world, international political relations include interstate or government interactions, international organisations and non-state actors. They include political and military matters, and non-political affairs with international implications. International studies include peace, security, development and justice. 

This International Studies programme from University of Pretoria establishes knowledge and an understanding of international relations, develops the skills necessary to analyse and explain world politics at a national, regional and global level. The programme is based on the political sciences and related disciplines. International relations is the major subject and has to be taken up to the final year. People differ in their understanding of international relations, and the discipline of international studies acknowledges this diversity.