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Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Diplomatic Studies

Course Structure and Content

Year 1
# CODE COURSE TITLE UNIT STATUS
1 BIR 1101 Introduction To International Relations 3 Core
2 PAD 1102 Introduction To Political Science 3 Core
3 BSCD1101 Introduction To Sociology 3 Core
4 UCC 1100 Introduction To Computer Fundamentals 3 Core
5 UCC 1101 Introduction To English Language 3 Core
6 ECO 1101 Introduction To Micro Economics 3 Core
# CODE COURSE TITLE UNIT STATUS
1 BIR 1203 Theories Of International Relations 3 Core
2 BIR 1201 Introduction To Political Economy 3 Core
3 BIR 1202 Defence Studies 3 Core
4 UCC 1201 Communication Skills 3 Core
5 HRM 1203 Organizational Behaviour 3 Core
6 FLH 1202 French I 3 Core
7 BIR 1204 Media And Politics 3 Core
Year 2
# CODE COURSE TITLE UNIT STATUS
1 DVS 2103 Diplomatic Theory And Practice 3 Core
2 BIR 2101 International Development 3 Core
3 BIR 2102 Constitutionalism And Democracy In Africa 3 Core
4 BIR 2103 Introduction To Diplomacy 3 Core
5 DVS 2206 Globalization And Development 3 Core
6 UCC2102 Research Methods 3 Core
7 FLH 2102 French Ii 3 Core
# CODE COURSE TITLE UNIT STATUS
1 BIR 2201 International Law I 3 Core
2 BIR 2202 Refugees And Idps In World Politics 3 Core
3 BIR 2203 Regional Integration And Development 3 Core
4 BIR 2204 Migration And Contemporary International Security 3 Core
5 BIR 2205 Human Rights In International Relations 3 Core
6 INT2100 Internship 3 Core
7 BIR 2206 Foreign Policy Of Uganda 3 Core
Year 3
# CODE COURSE TITLE UNIT STATUS
1 DVS 3103 Issues In Third World Politics 3 Core
2 BIR 3101 International Law Ii 3 Core
3 BIR 3102 Africa In Contemporary International Security 3 Core
4 BIR 3103 Foreign Policy Analysis 3 Core
5 BIR 3104 International Politics And Environment 3 Core
6 BIR 3105 Foreign Policies Of Major Powers (usa, Russia And China) 3 Core
# CODE COURSE TITLE UNIT STATUS
1 BIR 3203 Climate Change & Food Security Mgt In Africa 3 Core
2 PAD 3205 International Organizations 3 Core
3 BIR 3204 Strategic Intelligence And Modern Warfare Core
4 BIR 3201 Civil Military Relations Core
5 BIR 3205 Politics Of Terrorism 1 Core
6 DVS 3203 Conflict Resolution & Peace Maintenance 3 Core
7 UCC 3000 Research Project 3 Core
Duration
Type
3 Years
Undergraduate
College/School/Faculty
College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS)
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