Bachelor's in International Relations

Campus Bachelor Full Time
Delivery
Campus
Study mode
Full Time
Level
Bachelor
Starts
Fall, Spring

Introduction

International Relations is a Bachelor program taught at Mount Allison University, Canada. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 years) options.

International Relations at Mount Allison is the study of the relationships between countries and between governmental and non-governmental organizations. It examines impacts of economic, social, technological, environmental, military, and political processes, plus issues of justice, responsibility, and human well-being. Mount Allison describes the program as inter- and multi-disciplinary, drawing core and elective courses from disciplines such as political science, history, modern languages and literature, sociology, anthropology, economics, geography, and environmental studies.

Mount Allison describes the curriculum as centred around courses in political science, language, and economics. In first and second year, students take introductory courses in economics, political science, and international relations. In third and fourth year, students begin to specialize. In addition to core courses, students choose two streams of study from Economics, English, Environmental studies, History, Political science, Religious studies, Sociology. Students also complete a university-level language requirement, with French, Spanish, German, and Japanese offered.

Mount Allison says students can gain international experience through study abroad and exchange programs, summer field schools, independent study and undergraduate research, international internships, international conferences, and work and volunteering. The program also points to experiential learning opportunities and faculty-supervised research.

Modules

  • INLR/POLS 2301 — Introduction to International Relations
  • POLS 3331 — American Foreign Policy
  • INLR 3201 — Problems in International Development
  • INLR 3351 — Foreign Policy Analysis
  • INLR 4101 — Global Governance Simulation
  • ECON 3901 — International Trade
  • SPAN 1101 — Introductory Spanish I

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in International Relations at Mount Allison University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

  • program specific academic requirment set by Mount Allison University.
  • English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Mount Allison University as pre-requiste for admission in International Relations.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Typical academic prerequisites include completion of secondary school with strong performance in relevant subjects such as social studies, politics, or history. A high school diploma or equivalent is generally required, alongside supplementary qualifications such as advanced courses in humanities or social sciences that demonstrate analytical and critical thinking skills.

Courses Units

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Scholarships

51 fully funded scholarships are listed for Canada. See Canada scholarships.