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Regent's College

BA International Relations

Major in International Relations

The International relations major emphasises the understanding of global issues and world cultures, and traces the political, social, ideological and economic history of the world.  The curriculum is designed to enable the student to examine and understand the complexities and processes involved in the relationships among institutions of international governance.  You will examine the dynamics, structural characteristics, humanitarian issues and international political economics operating within the global community. 

Skills Obtained:

  • theoretical understanding of global issues
  • designing policy solutions
  • effective oral and written communication
  • public speaking
  • critical thinking
  • analytical skills
  • research methodology
  • Speaking a foreign language 

Benefits of studying International Relations at RAC London:

  • Use of London as a classroom with "field trips" to many archive houses and Parliament. 
  • Exclusive discounted membership to Chatham House.
  • Participation in the Model United Nations.
  • Participation in the Webster Geneva campus' annual Humanitarian Conference, which features speakers such as teh UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.
  • Renowned guest lecturers and visiting professors.
  • Academics with a wealth of experience both within academia and in practice.
  • Involvement with Regent's College Speaker Series, welcoming renowned guest lecturers who speak on current topics in international relations.
  • International student body providing an exciting forum to discuss international problems within the classroom.
  • Study abroad opportunity with other international Webster campuses in the USA, Europe and Asia.
  • Opportunity to complement major with a minors in Political Science,  History, Public Relations and all other majors on offer.

Potential Career Opportunities:

Our graduates from the BA in International Relations degree have found employment in

  • Government departments and agencies
  • Policy advisors
  • International organisations
  • International business
  • Journalism
  • Nonprofit sector
  • Law
  • International media

Degree Curriculum

  • 36 credit hours: Core courses in the Major
  • 12 credit hours: Foreign Language (where needed)
  • 18 credit hours: Supporting courses in the Major
  • 27 credit hours: General education
  • 35 credit hours: Electives
  • 128 credit hours: Total

Page last updated 5/8/2008

"I found the lecturers and tutoring at the Regent’s American College London to be of very high quality. In particular, what I learnt about the British press and media has been invaluable for my work in PR. Combining academic studies with part time work was demanding and quite difficult at times. I think it is very important for students to broaden their outlook at the same time as studying, both socially and in taking on work projects. The faculty were very supportive in helping me achieve the right balance and get the most out of the experience."

Patricia Lima

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