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Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Relations

The Bachelor of Arts in Political Science program and international relations from NU’s School of Sciences and Humanities provide the necessary training for the next generation of political scientists. Students also graduate with the knowledge and skills needed to pursue graduate education and careers in various fields.

B.A. in Political Science and International Relations is a flexible and applied programme designed to train the next generation of political scientists, as well as provide a solid and rigorous preparation for a variety of professions or further graduate studies. The undergraduate training in political science and international relations emphasizes the development of analytical, methodological, and applied skills to nurture mature and competent individuals that can function not only in governmental and legal careers, but also in the private sector. A Minor in Political Science and International Relations is also available. Students can choose from a range of courses to tailor their education in accordance with their chosen path and its separate course requirements.

 

General information: 

Campus: Astana, Kazakhstan

Language: English

Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus

Duration: 4 years

Total ECTS credit: 240

 

Courses

  • PLS 120 Introduction to Political Theory
  • PLS 140 Introduction to Comparative Politics
  • PLS 150 Introduction to International Relations
  • PLS 210 Political Science Research Methods (Core)
  • PLS 211 Quantitative Methods for Political Science
  • Seven 200, 300, or 400-level PLS electives, with at least three at the 300 and two at the 400 level
  • History of Kazakhstan
  • Two Kazakh Language Courses
  • One Ethics course
  • Rhetoric and Composition; A designated 200-level writing course
  •  Four Non-major Humanities electives
  • Three Non-major Social Science electives
  •  One Computer Science course
  •  One Mathematics course
  •  One Natural Science elective (BIOL, CHEM, PHYS, GEOL)
  •  One Business course
  •  Any undergraduate courses.

 

Career

Being an applied degree, graduates of NU’s Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Relations program can pursue careers in the following areas:

  • Public Sector

  • Legal Services

  • Private firms and Multinational organizations

  • Non-governmental Organizations

  • United Nations and other international organizations

  • International affairs.

 

Strategic partner

The University of Wisconsin-Madison.



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