B.Sc. Political Science & International Relations

4 years

Duration

₦2,900,000

Fees per session

September Entry

Start date

Political Science and International Relations as a course of study is highly relevant in contemporary globalised new world order.

Political Science is the study of ‘power’ and power relations among men within the state and International system while International Relations is useful for understanding of relations among States and International Organisations, their interdependence and mutual co-existence.

The most valuable thing about being a Political Science student at Nile University is that you get to witness a truly comprehensive view of politics as, in addition to being educated on every political theory that you can imagine, you get to look at politics from a range of world views. As a result, you are equipped to make your own opinions and conclusions about what form of politics speaks to you and appreciate its value from a holistic point of view.

Aisha Adamu (Political Science & International Relations, 200 Level)

Study Modules

The course is designed to introduce students to different aspect of political science, nature and concept involved. Like Aristotle said “man is a political animal” Political scientists study that political Animal

BSc Political Science & International Relations - FAQs

What are the entry requirements?

Entry requirements for this course are normally:

DIRECT ENTRY: Available
JAMB SUBJECT COMBINATIONS: Use of English, Government or History plus two
other Social Science/Arts subjects.
O’LEVEL SUBJECT COMBINATIONS: Candidates for admission into the four year degree programme should possess a Senior Secondary School Certificate or General Certificate of Education NECO or their equivalents with at least five credit passes obtained in not more than two sittings of which three must be Government or History plus English Language and Mathematics.
An acceptable UTME score is also required.

How will I be taught?

The course will feature classroom discussions, assignments, group projects, case studies, lectures, questions and exercises from textbook, power point presentations, student experiences and responses. Lectures and Seminars will be used to teach the students and educative excursions to National Assembly to observe proceedings at Senate plenary.

What is the career support?

In the end, graduates of this department have the career opportunities of working as consultants on political issues, advisers to political leaders, and would have the skills to take leading roles in political effort to maintain democracy and peace. They also have skills required for careers in Public Service, Ministries and Government agencies. The graduates also have the comprehensive knowledge and diverse skills to work in international governmental and non-governmental organizations, academia, foreign affairs offices or embassies, political parties, the Parliament and other social or political movements. They can also work as administrative officers or managers in both business and public organizations.

Further Study

PGD International Relations and Diplomacy
PDG Peace, Conflict and Strategic Studies
MSc. International Relations and Diplomacy
MSc. Peace, Conflict and Strategic Studies
PHD Political Science

Fees and Finance

In 2019/20 the full-time tuition fee undergraduate students on this course will be N2,400,000 (this is the total fee for the programme).

Tuition fees will cover the cost of your study at the University as well as charges for registration, tuition, supervision and examinations. For more information about funding, fees and finance