Overview
The International Relations program offered by The University of the West Indies helps students better understand the international system in which we live and hence provide the opportunity to influence governmental decisions.
Students who do a degree in International relations learn about the inter-connected relationships between and among countries, governments,local and international organizations, businesses as well as groups and people.
International Relations draws on other disciplines, such as geography, history, cybercrime and cyber-terrorism, sociology, political science, population studies, human rights, diplomacy, economics, languages, psychology, anthropology, security studies and law.
Careers
Upon completion of their specialisation in International Relations, students are employed in the government service, in theforeign service, in Embassies and High Commissions, in international and regional organisations, in non-governmental organisations, in academia and in the private sector.
Among other areas, our International Relations graduates obtain positions as:
- Consulate Representative
- Foreign Affairs Analyst
- Humanitarian Relief Worker
- Import/Export Coordinator
- Intelligence Officer
- Intelligence Research Specialist
- International Account Executive
- International Bank Trainee
- International Hotel Manager
- International Lawyer
- International Business Consultant
- International Relations Officer
- International Relations Professor
- International Marketing Manager
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Politics of the Caribbean
- Research Methods in Governance
- International Relations: Theories and Approaches
- Principles of Public International Law
- International and Regional Organizations
- International Political Economy
- Contemporary Issues of International Relations
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Applications received before the deadline will be given priority consideration, those received after may be considered if there are still places available.
Language
Credits
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Disciplines
History International Relations Terrorism & SecurityAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- CXC/CSEC or GCE O’Level passes in a minimum of five (5) subjects. Compulsory subject requirements are Mathematics and English Language. Grade requirements for CXC/CSEC are General Proficiency, Grades I or II pre-1998 and Grades I, II, or III from June 1998
- CAPE or GCE A’Level passes in a minimum of two (2) subjects. CAPE subjects must consist of both Unit 1 and Unit 2
- or An Associate degree, Diploma and/or Certificate from other approved tertiary institutions having attained a B+ average or a minimum GPA of 2.5
- or High School Grade 12 transcript with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a minimum SATI score of 1700 plus a minimum of two (2) SAT II subjects at a score of 500 or
- above or successful completion of Advanced Placement Courses or the International Baccalaureate programme.
Tuition Fee
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International
15000 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15000 USD per year during 36 months. -
National
3221 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3221 USD per year during 36 months.
- Sponsored Students from Contributing Countries J$292,348
- Non-Sponsored Students from Contributing Countries J$495,907
- NonContributing Countries J$1,487,868
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.