Colleges and Universities Offering Master of Arts in International Relations in South Africa
- Course Name: Master of Arts in International Relations(International Relations)
- Major Subject: International Relations
- Course Category: Masters Courses
Master of Arts in International Relations program offers students a comprehensive understanding of global affairs, diplomacy and international politics. Through a combination of theoretical and practical coursework, students gain knowledge and skills necessary to analyze complex international issues. The program delves into topics such as;
-Foreign policy
-Conflict resolution
-Global governance
-Regional studies.
Graduates of this program can pursue various career opportunities including:
1. Diplomat
2. International development officer
3. Policy analyst
4. Intelligence analyst
5. Political risk consultant
6. Humanitarian aid worker
7. NGO program manager
8. Journalist
9. Researcher
10. Academic lecturer
Institutions Offering Master of Arts in International Relations
- University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
Entry Requirements:
Masters by Coursework and Research Report:
- A bachelors degree with honours from Wits or another university with a 65% total mark aggregate.
Masters by Dissertation:
- A bachelors degree with honours from Wits or another university with a 65% total mark aggregate.
- A supervisor from the Faculty of Humanities must be identified and approached prior to application.
Course Duration:
- 1 year (Full time)
- 2 years (Part time)
- University of Pretoria, Pretoria
Admission Requirements:
Honours degree in Political Sciences or relevant honours degree
A cumulative weighted average of at least 70% for the honours degree
An admissions essay may be required
Note: Additional work/modules may be required in order to reach the desired level of competency
Duration of study:
1 year, full-time.
- University of Venda, Limpopo
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