BA in International Studies at University of Stellenbosch

The Bachelor of Arts degree program in international studies consists of three parts: three years of study of one foreign language; the major core courses, which include introductory work in art history, economics, geography, history, political science, religion, and women’s studies; and work in a specialized.

General admission requirements

• Write the National Benchmark Tests (NBTs) AQL
• An NSC aggregate of at least 65% (excluding Life Orientation)
• See further admission requirements under the programs
• Also see the Faculty’s selection guidelines on www.maties.com > Apply > Admission and selection

English Home Language 50% OR

English First Additional Language 60%

Duration 3 years

Admission requirements

For admission to the University you need:
• A National Senior Certificate or school-leaving certificate from the Independent Examination Board as certified by Umalusi with admission to bachelor’s degree studies; or
• A university exemption certificate issued by the South African Matriculation Board to students with other school qualifications.
Admission to bachelor’s degree studies requires that you obtain a mark of at least 4 (50-59%) in each of four designated university admission subjects.

What can I do with a BA in international relations?

Civil Service fast streamer.

Diplomatic service officer.

Government social research officer.

Intelligence analyst.

International aid/development worker.

Policy officer.

Political risk analyst.

Public affairs consultant.

What subjects are required for international relations?

Applicants must be studying at least one of the following A-level subjects: Accounting, Anthropology, Business Studies, Classics, Economics, English Language/Literature, Further Mathematics, Geography, History, Law, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology.

Is maths compulsory for international relations?

The other three subjects required to study International Relations under the Faculty of Administration in the institutions listed above are: Mathematics and any two of the following: Economics, History, Government, Geography, Literature in English and French.

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