Programmes
Home 禄 Faculties of Humanities 禄 Departments 禄 Politics and International Relations鈥 禄Politics and International Relations Programmes
The Department of Politics and International Relations at the 欧美福利100000 of Johannesburg offers a broad range of programmes designed to develop critical thinking and interdisciplinary skills essential for understanding complex political and global issues.
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Undergraduate Programmes
At the undergraduate level, students can pursue a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree with flexible specializations, allowing them to tailor their studies to their interests within the fields of politics and international relations. Alternatively, they may choose the Bachelor of Arts with a specialization in Politics, Economics, and Technology (BA PET), a three-year multidisciplinary programme that explores the intersections of society, governance, economics, and technological innovation
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Postgraduate Programmes
Postgraduate offerings include听Honours,听惭补蝉迟别谤鈥檚, and听Doctoral听degrees that deepen expertise through advanced coursework and research.
- The听BA Honours听programme incorporates compulsory research methodology training alongside elective modules covering topics such as South African politics, gender studies, international organisations, and political risk analysis.
- 惭补蝉迟别谤鈥檚听students undertake dissertation research demonstrating advanced critical and analytical skills. Graduates often pursue careers in public service, academia, media, and political office.
- The听PhD听programme prepares candidates for careers in academia, research institutions, government, international organisations, and policy-making roles. This reflects UJ鈥檚 commitment to high-quality scholarship, innovative teaching, and impactful research in political studies.
