Bachelor Degree

Political Science (BA in Political Science)

Why Choose this Program?

The Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (BA in Political Science) program was designed to:

Receive a comprehensive, analytically rigorous education covering political theory, comparative politics, public policy, international relations, and political economy.
Understand how political power is organized, exercised, and contested at local, national, regional, and international levels.
Develop critical thinking, research, and communication skills essential for careers in government, policy, civil society, and beyond.
Gain a grounded understanding of Cambodian and Southeast Asian political contexts alongside a broader global perspective.
Engage with real-world political challenges through case studies, policy analysis, and applied coursework connecting theory to practice.
Build a strong foundation for graduate study in political science, public administration, law, or international affairs.

Future Career Prospects

Graduates from this program will be able to pursue careers such as:

Policy analyst, civil servant, or program officer in government ministries, public administration agencies, and policy reform bodies.
Program coordinator or governance specialist at international organizations, the United Nations, ASEAN bodies, or development agencies.
Advocacy officer, community engagement specialist, or policy researcher in civil society organizations and NGOs.
Political consultant, government relations manager, or corporate affairs specialist in the private sector.
Research associate or policy analyst at think tanks, research institutions, and academic centers.
Graduate student in political science, public administration, law, international affairs, or related disciplines.

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 Economics: Basic Concepts	3	Required
Introduction to Social Psychology	3	Required
Theories of International Relations	3	Required
Introduction to Public Policy and Administration	3	Required
Introduction to Law	3	Required

YEAR 3
Course Title	Credits	Priority
History and Evolution of the Global Economic Order	3	Required
United Nations System	3	Required
State Capacity and Institutional Development	3	Required
Macroeconomic Principles	3	Required
Traditional and Nontraditional Security Studies and Analysis	3	Required
Comparative Political Systems	4	Required
Policy Implementation and Monitoring	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
Regional Integration – Institutional and Political Dynamics of ASEAN	3	Required
Human Security: Power, Politics, and Perils	3	Required
Political Psychology	3	Required
Comparative Politics: Institutions and Outcomes	3	Required
Major Power Relations: Scope and Processes of Geopolitics and Geoeconomics	3	Required
Macroeconomics: Theory and Policy	3	Required
Project Management	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.

Major: Political Science (BA in Political Science)

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Type:	Higher Education
Faculty:	Social Sciences and International Relations
Degree:	Bachelor of Arts
Major:	Political Science (BA in Political Science)
Duration:	4 years

Political Science (BA in Political Science)

Political Science (BA in Political Science)

Bachelor Degree

Political Science (BA in Political Science)

Major: Political Science (BA in Political Science)

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