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
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 |
NAME | CONTACTS |
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.





