International Relations (BA in International Relations)
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Bachelor Degree
International Relations (BA in International Relations)
Why Choose this Program?
The Bachelor of Arts in International Relations (BA in International Relations) program was designed to:
- Gain a rigorous interdisciplinary education integrating political science, economics, law, history, and psychology to understand today’s complex global environment.
- Develop analytical, research, and communication skills to assess geopolitics, diplomacy, security, human rights, and global governance with confidence and precision.
- Engage with both global dynamics and Southeast Asian regional specificities, with a curriculum grounded in Cambodian and ASEAN contexts.
- Build professional networks and practical competencies through small class sizes, experienced faculty, and strong institutional connections.
- Access diverse career pathways in diplomacy, international organizations, development, policy, and the private sector.
- Establish a strong foundation for graduate study in international affairs, law, public policy, or related fields at leading universities worldwide.
Future Career Prospects
Graduates from this program will be able to pursue careers such as:
- Diplomat, foreign service officer, or policy advisor in government ministries and departments of foreign affairs.
- Program officer or analyst at international organizations such as the United Nations, ASEAN Secretariat, World Bank, or regional development agencies.
- Researcher or advocacy specialist in non-governmental organizations focused on human rights, peacebuilding, refugee assistance, or development programming.
- International business consultant, think tank analyst, or journalist covering global and regional affairs.
- Trade, investment, or corporate affairs professional in the private sector requiring cross-cultural and geopolitical competencies.
- Graduate student in international affairs, law, public policy, or related disciplines at universities in Cambodia and abroad.
Course Structure
The four-year program consists of 120 credits and is structured to provide students with a comprehensive academic foundation through a well-balanced curriculum of foundation, functional, pre-major, and major courses.
To fulfill the graduation requirements, students must successfully complete the following coursework:
YEAR 1 | ||
Course Title | Credits | Priority |
English I: Reading and Composition + Lab | 4 | Required |
Gender Studies | 3 | Required |
Khmer Studies | 3 | Required |
Digital Literacy + Lab | 4 | Required |
English II: Reading and Composition + Lab | 4 | Required |
History of Cambodia | 4 | Required |
Environmental Science | 3 | Required |
Introduction to Political Science | 3 | Required |
YEAR 2 | ||
Course Title | Credits | Priority |
Personal Growth and Development | 4 | Required |
ASEAN Government, Politics and Economics | 4 | Required |
Logic and Critical Thinking | 3 | Required |
Introduction to International Relations | 3 | Required |
Introduction to Law | 3 | Required |
Introduction to Social Psychology | 3 | Required |
Theories of International Relations | 3 | Required |
Macroeconomic Principles | 3 | Required |
International Organizations | 3 | Required |
YEAR 3 | ||
Course Title | Credits | Priority |
History and Evolution of the Global Economic Order | 3 | Required |
United Nations System | 3 | Required |
Human Rights and World Politics | 3 | Required |
Introduction to International Law | 3 | Required |
Traditional and Nontraditional Security Studies and Analysis | 3 | Required |
Comparative Political Systems | 4 | Required |
Political Psychology | 3 | Required |
Political Philosophy | 3 | Required |
Research Methods in Social Sciences | 4 | Required |
YEAR 4 | ||
Course Title | Credits | Priority |
Political Sociology and Ideology | 3 | Required |
Peace and Conflict Resolution | 3 | Required |
Macroeconomics: Theory and Policy | 3 | Required |
Human Security: Power, Politics, and Perils | 3 | Required |
Regional Integration – Institutional and Political Dynamics of ASEAN | 3 | Required |
Diplomacy: Practice, Process, and Protocol | 3 | Required |
Major Power Relations: Scope and Processes of Geopolitics and Geoeconomics | 3 | Required |
Applied Strategic Analysis of International Affairs | 3 | Required |
Project Management and Public Policy Analysis | 4 | Required |
GRADUATION PATH | ||
Option I: Senior Project | 6 | Required |
Option II: Internship + Exit Exam | 6 | Required |
*Note: Graduation Path: Students choose only ONE option.
| Type: | Higher Education |
| Faculty: | Social Sciences and International Relations |
| Degree: | Bachelor of Arts |
| Major: | International Relations (BA in International Relations) |
| Duration: | 4 years |
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