Bachelor's in Politics and International Relations

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

The Politics and International Relations BA at Lancaster University Ghana covers a wide range of topics from formalized institutions of authority and decision-making to issues of firm, economic development, class, gender, race, and inequalities both locally and globally. The program places emphasis on African politics in its global context.

It is a full-time, on-campus course with intake. Students engage in core foundation courses and can select optional modules to explore personal interests within the field.

The program integrates case studies, diverse assessment methods including presentations and social media campaigns, and offers internships through the Richardson Institute for Peace Studies, aiming to prepare students for professional careers internationally.

Modules

• Ethics, Philosophy & Religion
• International Relations: Theory and Practice
• Politics in the Modern World
• Philosophical Questions in the Study of Politics and Economics
• Understanding Liberty: Theory and Practice
• Public Policy
• Constructing Christian Ethics and Politics
• International Relations, Security and Sustainability
• Politics of Development and Global Changes

The minimum requirements for admission in Politics and International Relations at Lancaster University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

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

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

• Pass in 3 ‘A’ Level subjects at grade CCC or 96 tariff points plus grade C or 4 in five GCE/IGCSE or Grade 6 in GCE ‘O’ Level subjects including English and Mathematics.
• Full Diploma Certificate is ABCE.
• Credit passes in five subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science or Social Studies in the GBCE or SSCE or WASSCE.
• Higher National Diplomas from a recognised Polytechnic in Ghana with FGPA of 3.0 or better, plus WASSCE Grade C6 in 6 subjects including core subjects English, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies or Grade C or 4 in five GCE/IGCSE or Grade 6 in GCE ‘O’ Level subjects including English and Mathematics.
• International Baccalaureate: overall 27 points with 16 from best three HL subjects with English and Mathematics.
• French Baccalaureate: overall 10, minimum 11 in English Language and Mathematics.
• Option International Baccalaureate: overall 9.5, minimum 10.5 in English Language and Mathematics.
• USA High School Graduation Diploma: 2.8 GPA plus grades 3,3,3 in AP Group A subjects.
• Canada Secondary School Diploma (Ontario): 60% average in six Grade 12 U or M level courses.
• First degree from any recognised university.

English Language: minimum Grade C or 4 in GCE/IGCSE or Grade 6 in GCE ‘O’ Level; IB English HL or SL Grade 5 or higher required

Please check detail of study units at https://lancaster.edu.gh/study/politics-and-international-relations-ba-hons/

• Governance and Democratic Administration
• Diplomacy and Public Administration
• Policy Analysis and Development
• Public Relations
• Banking
• Social Media Management
• Conflict Resolution
• Peacebuilding
• Industrial Relations (Labour and Management)
• Lobbying
• Political Consultancy
• Political Campaign Management
• International Trade
• Intelligence Analysis
• Environmental Management
• Humanitarianism
• Market Research
• Program Management
• Project Management

5 fully funded scholarships are listed for Ghana. See Ghana scholarships.