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Bachelor of Arts in International Relations (BAIR)

A complex pattern of interactions and cross-border transactions in the contemporary international system point to a need to develop training curricula that will cater for current and future needs of University students to build their capacities to cope with and address the challenges associated with a broadly extended international issues. For example the dramatic change in the modus operandi of the transnational corporations brings about a problem of maneuvering the harmonized rules and principles of equity shares of the gains and losses between partner-states. The Bachelor of Arts in International Relations degree programme is designed to equip students with modern skills and competencies, and to prepare them to become responsible international citizens who can act firmly and aggressively in the international arena. The programme is designed to produce qualified and practically competent practitioners in the area of International Relations and Diplomacy who can match theory and practice and demonstrate an impact in the management of foreign affairs. The Bachelor of Arts in International Relations programme is designed to provide students with a combination of theoretical and practical knowledge and with ability to apply the same in the various capacities and levels. Graduates from the programme are expected to have:

  • Analytical capacity on international affairs
  • A high level of communication skills
  • The ability to identify and analyze problems and opportunities and collect pertinent data
  • A sensitivity to controversies of cross-border nature
  • An ability to act as change agents and manipulator of various foreign affairs

These characteristics will enable graduates of the programme accomplish the goals by working with and through people in political settings of both, national and international levels.



Programme Summary

Course Name:BAIR
Course Initials:  BAIR
Duration: 
Total Units:  36
Mode of Deliverance:
 

Programme Informations

Programme Structure

The programme is designed and implemented in 3 sequential levels: 100 Level (Level One) which is an introductory to key concepts and theories; 200 Level (Level Two) which imparts detailed knowledge, understanding and develops appropriate intellectual skills; and 300 Level (Level Three) which further enhances professional, practical and transferable key skills through research, field visits and internship and synthesis. The three levels can be completed in three years, but average learners can cover the same in not more than six years.

Course Codes

Course Title

Status

Units

Credits

LEVEL ONE

OCP100

Introduction to Computer

Core

1

10

OFP 017

Communication Skills

Core

1

10

OIR 101

Introduction to the Study of Politics

Core

2

20

OIR 102

Political Thought

Core

2

20

OEC 134

Social Science Research Methods

Core

2

20

OIR 103

Africa in the Global Context

Core

2

20

OIR 104

International Organizations

Core

2

20

OPS 122

Government and Politics in Africa

Elective

2

20

OPA 101

Introduction to Public Administration

Elective

2

20

LEVEL TWO

OIR 201

Theories and Issues in International Relations

Core

3

30

OIR 202

International Political Economy

Core

3

30

OIR 203

Public International Law

Core

2

20

OIA 200

Field Work/Industrial Attachment

Core

2

20

OPA 202

Decision Making and Public Policy Analysis

Elective

2

20

FRA1 or

FRA 2

French for Beginners OR

 Intermediate French

Elective

2

20

LEVEL THREE

OIR 301

Global Governance

Core

3

30

OIR 302

Contemporary Issues in Global Politics

Core

3

30

OIR 303

Regional Integration

Core

3

30

OIR 304

The Political Economy of Conflict Resolution

Elective

3

30

OPS 320

Democracy and Human Rights

Elective

2

20

OPA 302

Leadership and Governance

Elective

3

30

      

Candidates are required to take all core units in levels I, II and III plus any elective units to attain at least the required minimum total units/credits. The following table gives a summary of units candidates are required to take to qualify for graduation in BAIR degree:

Levels

Units/Credits to be Taken/Status

Grand Total

Equivalent TCU credits

Core Units

Equivalent TCU Credits

Elective Units

Equivalent TCU Credits

Level I

14

140

02

20

  

Level II

10

100

04

40

  

Level III

09

90

08

80

  

Minimum Requirement

33

330

03

30

36

360

NAMECONTACTS
Revocatus Bin’Omukama

revocatus.binomukama@out.ac.tz

Phone Number:+255754204500

Course work accounts for 30% which includes one main timed test (MTT). The Annual Examination accounts for 70%, thus making a total of 100% score.