International Relations University of Zambia

Overview

 The interdisciplinary curriculum is built on the disciplines of politics, economics and development, law and history and enables students to understand the complex dynamics, core debates, processes, institutions and major challenges of International Affairs. 

As a student of international relations, you will be taught by well qualified academics with distinctive expertise in their various fields of study, such as foreign policy and diplomacy, international political economy, international law and international security and intelligence. 

Aims of the programme

The aim of the International Relations programme at University of Zambia is to enable students to acquire and apply theoretical and practical approaches in resolving challenges facing the international system. Specifically, students will be able to show a critical understanding of:

• In depth understanding of theories and themes in international relations;
• To enhance students’ capacity in research skills appropriate in resolve international problems.
• To train students to a standard sufficient for enrolment in postgraduate research degrees, and for a specialist career in International Relations.
• Students will become familiar with the methodological and normative underpinnings of these disciplines.
• Analytical and policy literature concerning key actors in the international system and the roles they play
• The development of a range of academic and professional/transferrable skills through both independent and group- based work.