The B.Sc. International Relations Level II Course Outline details core and elective courses for students pursuing a degree in International Relations. Key courses include Political Thought Since Hobbes, New States in World Politics, and Introduction to Globalization. This outline serves as a guide for students to understand their curriculum for the 2025/2026 academic session. It also includes important registration information for both returning and direct entry students, emphasizing the credit requirements for course registration.

Key Points

  • Includes core courses such as Political Thought Since Hobbes and New States in World Politics.
  • Offers elective courses like External Relations of the Sokoto Caliphate in the 19th Century.
  • Details credit requirements for returning and direct entry students in the 2025/2026 academic session.
  • Highlights the importance of registering additional core credits from other departments.
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B.Sc. International Relations
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE
B.Sc. International Relations
2025/2026 Session
Level II First Semester
Course Code
Course Title
Credits
Status
IRS 205
Political Thought Since Hobbes
2
CORE
IRS 207
New States in World Politics
2
CORE
BUK-IRS 209
Introduction to Globalization
2
CORE
BUK-IRS 211
Introduction to International Relations
2
CORE
GST212
Philosophy, Logic and Human Existence
2
CORE
Elective Courses(s)
Course Code
Course Title
Status
BUK-IRS 210
External Relations of the Sokoto Caliphate
in the 19th Century
ELECTIVE
Level II Second Semester
Course Code
Course Title
Credits
Status
IRS 202
Structure of International Society
2
CORE
IRS 203
Introduction to Political Analysis
2
CORE
IRS 204
Political Thought Plato-Machiavelli
2
CORE
IRS 206
Foundation of Political Economy
2
CORE
SSC 202
Introduction to Computer & its Application
3
CORE
ENT211
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
2
CORE
Elective Course(s)
Course Code
Course Title
Credits
Status
BUK-IRS 208
Pre-colonial African Inter-State Relations
2
ELECTIVE
IMPORTANT NOTICE
All Direct Entry students for B.Sc. International Relations should add
the following courses to their registration:
Course Code
Course Title
Credits
Status
GST222
Nigerian Peoples and Culture
2
First Semester
GST211
Communication in English
2
Second Semester
2
B.Sc. International Relations
ATTENTION:
All Returning Students should register a minimum of 30 Credits
Fresh (Direct Entry) Students should register 34 credits (i.e. including GST222
and 211 mentioned above). The maximum credits to register for the whole
session are 38.
All CORE courses must be registered for both Fresh (Direct Entry) and
returning students.
BUKPAD205 (Theories and Practice of Public Administration) is also
compulsory (making it 25 credits).
Both Direct Entry and Returning Students should register additional 5 core
credits from other departments (e.g. Sociology, Criminology and Library
Science) within the faculty should also be registered to balance the 30 core
credits in the case of returning and 34 in the case of fresh students.
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FAQs

What core courses are required in Level II First Semester for B.Sc. International Relations?
In the Level II First Semester for the B.Sc. International Relations program, students are required to take five core courses. These include IRS 205 Political Thought Since Hobbes, IRS 207 New States in World Politics, BUK-IRS 209 Introduction to Globalization, BUK-IRS 211 Introduction to International Relations, and GST212 Philosophy, Logic and Human Existence. Each of these courses carries 2 credits, contributing to the overall credit requirements for the semester.

What elective courses are available in Level II Second Semester?
In the Level II Second Semester, students can choose from one elective course: BUK-IRS 208 Pre-colonial African Inter-State Relations, which carries 2 credits. This course provides insights into the dynamics of inter-state relations in Africa prior to colonial influences, complementing the core curriculum.

What is the total credit requirement for Fresh Direct Entry students in the B.Sc. International Relations program?
Fresh Direct Entry students in the B.Sc. International Relations program are required to register for a minimum of 34 credits in total. This includes core courses, as well as GST222 Nigerian Peoples and Culture in the first semester and GST211 Communication in English in the second semester. The maximum credits a student can register for the entire session is 38.

Which course is compulsory for both Direct Entry and returning students?
For both Direct Entry and returning students in the B.Sc. International Relations program, BUKPAD205 (Theories and Practice of Public Administration) is a compulsory course. This course is essential for understanding the theoretical frameworks and practical applications of public administration, making it a critical component of the curriculum.

What are the credit requirements for returning students in the B.Sc. International Relations program?
Returning students in the B.Sc. International Relations program must register for a minimum of 30 credits. This includes all core courses that must be registered for both returning and fresh students. Additionally, returning students should also register for 5 core credits from other departments, such as Sociology, Criminology, and Library Science, to balance their total core credits.