BSc International Relations

Duration

3 year

Awarding Body

University of London

Academic Direction

LSE, UCL, Queen Mary University of London, SOAS University of London and King's College London

Delivery

Full-time/Physical

Intake

March/July/Sep

Programme Overview

The BSc International Relations programme at RIC offers a comprehensive understanding of global politics and international relations. You’ll study units such as International Political Thought, International Development, and Foreign Policy Analysis, gaining insights into the complexities of international affairs. Career prospects include roles such as diplomat, policy analyst, and humanitarian aid worker, preparing graduates for impactful careers in government, non-profit organisations, and diplomacy

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Entry Requirements

  • Applicant must hold at least 5 A – C grades at Ordinary Level, and 3 A – E grades at Advanced Level or equivalent
  • This should include Ordinary Level Mathematics grade C or equivalent
  • Pass the internal Admission Test and interview

Programme Structure & Course Modules

First Year Course Units

  • IR1198 International Relations: Theories, Concepts, and Debates
  • PS1130 Introduction to International Political Thought OR PS1172 Introduction to Political Science
  • IR1034 World History since 1945
  • DV1171 Introduction to International Development

Second Year Course Units

  • IR2209 International Political Theory
  • IR2085 International Organisations
  • IR2214 Foreign Policy Analysis
  • IR3210 International Political Economy

Third Year Course Units

  • IR2209 International Political Theory
  • IR2085 International Organisations
  • IR2214 Foreign Policy Analysis
  • IR3210 International Political Economy

Recommended optional courses

  • DV3165 Development Management
  • IR3140 Security in International Relations
  • PS3086 Democracy: Transition, Consolidation and Backsliding
  • PS2082 Comparative Politics
  • EC2199 The World Economy from the Industrial Revolution to the present

Graduate entry route comprises 9 full courses (or equivalent)

Career Opportunities

  • Diplomatic Corps/Foreign Services
  • United Nations (UN) agencies involved in development and  Peace-building
  • Research institutes
  • Foreign service
  • Non governmental Organizations
  • Civil Society Organizations

*This list is non-exhaustive

FAQ

What is the ranking of the University of London (UoL)?

Since the University of London is a consortium – as association of many Universities, you need to look at the rankings of individual universities if you are looking for the ranking of UoL. The rankings for each of the Universities provide a good measure of the kind of degree you are embarking upon, its recognistion, capabilities of graduates and alumni as well as the up-to-date curriculum etc.

 

If the student has a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university (acceptable to UoL), one year exemption is given, that is, 3 modules are exempted as follows: 

  • UoL encourages Graduate Entry students to pace themselves when following this route – ideally 3 years (3 modules per year = 9 modules). 
  • A two-year pathway is retained for GE students who pass all four modules in their first year of study and at the first attempt in the May/June assessments. In case a student fails at least one module in their first attempt. the degree gets extended to 3 years. 
 
No exemptions are currently provided for any other professional qualifications other than for a bachelor’s degree in any field.

Changes to the vocational stage of training for solicitors and barristers have been introduced. The following websites should be consulted for updates: The Law Society – https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/career-advice/becoming-a-solicitor/

Solicitors Regulations Authority – https://www.sra.org.uk/

You will find most of the details in the RIC website, the RIC prospectus as well as in the prospectus of the University of London as well:

You need to complete the examinations that will be held by the Sri Lanka Law College. Further information can be found in this Gazette Notification found in the Sri Lanka Law College website. If you need further clarifications, you can contact the Chief Academic Coordinator – LLB at RIC. ([email protected]) 

Sri Lanka Law College – http://www.sllc.ac.lk/