Master of Science Degree in International Relations

Master of Science Degree in International Relations is a Masters program taught at Bindura University of Science Education, Zimbabwe. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (two academic years for full time study) options.

The Master of Science Degree in International Relations at Bindura University of Science Education studies theories and concepts of international relations, the United Nations Organisation, globalisation and international development, and topics including Africa and the world, world issues of our time, politics in the third world, international law, strategic studies, and terrorism. Students also study French/Portuguese and research methods and statistics.

The programme consists of two academic years for full time study. It includes a dissertation as a core element, with an oral presentation required to the Department Board of Examiners. During the final six-month period, students work solely on the dissertation, supported by supervision and a minimum of 60 hours of contact time. Dissertation assessment uses two internal examiners and one external examiner.

Modules

• M IR501 Theories and Concepts of International Relation
• M IR502 The United Nations Organisation
• M IR503 Globalisation and International Development
• PC503 Research Methods and stastics
• MIR505 Africa and the World
• M IR506 World Issues of Our time
• M IR507 Politics in the Third World
• M IR508 International Law
• MIR509 Strategic Studies
• M IR510 Terrorism
• MIR511 French/Portuguese
• MIR600 Dissertation

The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Science Degree in International Relations at Bindura University of Science Education for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Bindura University of Science Education.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Bindura University of Science Education as pre-requiste for admission in Master of Science Degree in International Relations.

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

All applicants have to meet the following minimum requirements for admission prescribed under the general regulations (i.e.):

• A good first Degree from a recognized University will be considered.
• Equivalent qualifications will be considered including Higher National Diploma in Journalism, Human Resources Management etc.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.buse.ac.zw/faculties/social-sciences-and-humanities/department-of-peace-and-governance/master-of-science-degree-in-international-relations