International Relations

University of British Columbia

Canada, Vancouver

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University of British Columbia

Canada , Vancouver

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

CAD 125

Campuses

Vancouver

Okanagan

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines15-May-2023

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 44,942 / year

Next Intake 15-May-2023

International Relations

About

You can study intense specialization in a single field.

International Relations is the interdisciplinary study of nations and how they interact, from the historical origins of the notion of nationalism to the present political context. You will develop a solid background in related areas of political science, history, sociology, anthropology, economics, and modern languages. The program stresses critical thinking and essential communication skills.

You'll learn how to critically examine global issues and interactions between state and non-state actors. Graduates of the International Relations program may go on to work in diverse fields such as government, academia, business, journalism, and international development.

Experiential learning and research

Advanced courses give you the opportunity to apply your education to real-life situations. You can also complete advanced coursework where you will be guided in the practical application of research methods for planning and carrying out program evaluations, including developing your own evaluation designs. Directed studies courses give you the opportunity to conduct an investigation of a research problem, which will require a written report of your findings. The Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences holds the annual Undergraduate Research Conference on UBC's Okanagan campus to showcase student research projects.

Campus features

UBC is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the 40 best universities in the world. UBC's Okanagan campus is home to several renowned experts in international relations, including Adam Jones, associate professor in Political Science at the Okanagan campus, is an acknowledged expert in the field of genocide. In addition to his academic duties, he is currently an expert consultant to the United Nations Office of the Special Advisor for the Prevention of Genocide (OSAPG) in New York, and has led training for officials from the UN, governments, and NGOs in Sarajevo, Geneva, Bangkok, and Jakarta.

Our international relations program draws on diverse disciplines, including political science, history, sociology, economics, and anthropology, to equip you with the skills necessary to critically assess the contours and dynamics of international politics and events " from conflicts in Afghanistan and the Congo, to the rise of women as political actors.

Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4

HIST 151 - Modern Latin American History
Survey of the major economic, political, and social currents in Latin America from independence to the present.
ECON 101 - Principles of Microeconomics
Elements of theory and Canadian policy and institutions concerning the economics of markets and market behaviour, prices and costs, exchange and trade, competition and monopoly, distribution of income.
HIST 116 - History of Western Civilization,1450-1789
Survey of the major events, systems of thought, and human accomplishments that have contributed to Western civilization. Study includes events dating from approximately 1450, when developments in government, science, industry, art, and philosophy began to accelerate significantly.
SOCI 111 - Introduction to Sociology I
Studies how society influences human behaviour. How is society organized and structured? How does it affect the way we think and act? What is the relationship between individuals and society? What is our social nature? Why is there inequality in the world?
ANTH 100 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
An overview of social and cultural anthropologyits origins, its distinctive methods and concepts, and its place in the contemporary world. A critical examination of human diversity and how social and cultural differences are produced and shaped by local and global patterns.

ECON 260 - Poverty and Inequality
Economic analysis of poverty and inequality in Canada and other countries. Measurement and definition of poverty and inequality; demographic analysis of poverty and inequality, and distribution by age, sex, and region in Canada. Public policy issues of welfare, workfare, and social assistance. No economics background needed.
POLI 220 - Introduction to Comparative Politics
Comparative analysis of foreign governments. Specific countries to be covered will vary according to section.
POLI 222 - International Politics II
Modern aspects of international politics emphasizing international political economy, foreign policy analysis, and security issues.
HIST 240 - Pre-Contact and Colonial Latin American History
Study of themes of Latin American history from emergence of indigenous civilizations to the end of Spanish and Portuguese colonialism in the nineteenth century.

ECON 358 - Competitiveness in the International Economy
Emphasis on the major economies in North America, Europe, and East Asia. Determinants of competitiveness in nations and corporations, industrial and strategic trade policies of governments, importance of high-technology industries, role of multinational corporations.
POLI 362 - The Great Powers and International Politics
Examination of the changing nature of Great Power relations, including procedures and institutions for managing their conflicts, in the pre-Cold War, Cold War, and post-Cold War international systems.
SOCI 301 - Sociology of Development
Theories of development and post-development. Emphasis on colonialism, globalization, neoliberalism, and resistance and liberation movements.
ECON 390 - Economics of Public Choice
Economic methodology as applied to the study of the political market. Topics may include voting, democracy, bureaucracy, rent seeking, redistribution, and economics of constitutions.
ANTH 313 - Anthropology of Gender
Nature of gender relations, their social and cultural expression, and theories of gender inequality drawn from anthropological research.

HIST 402 - Problems in International Relations: Diplomacy and the Origins of Wars
Study of the relationship of the diplomatic factor to other factors in the origins of the First and Second World Wars.
POLI 465 - International Law: Seminar
The nature, sources, and sanctions of international law; the notion of nationhood with particular reference to the status of the British Dominions; territorial and extra-territorial jurisdiction; diplomatic and sovereign immunities; international delinquency; treaties; settlement of disputes; international organizations. This course may not be taken for credit in both Arts and Law.
SOCI 430 - Labour in a Global Economy
Relationship between globalization and international labour; impact of global change on the international division of labour; barriers to and possibilities of new organizational strategies for labour solidarity.
POLI 435 - International Politics on Film
Major themes and conflicts of international politics in the modern age through an exploration of key works of political cinema.

Disciplines

Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: General Secondary Education Certificate (Tawjihi). Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

Career

A UBC education will introduce you to people and ideas from around the world, open doors to new opportunities, and take you places you never imagined. You'll graduate not only with expertise in your chosen field, but with the skills you need to continue growing, learning, and evolving.

Related programs

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  - Campus
  - Length
- - Economics (BA)
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  - International Business
    - Vancouver
    4 years
  - Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
    - Okanagan
    4 years
  - Political Science
    - Okanagan
    4 years
  - United States Studies
    - Vancouver
    4 years

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 44,942

Application Fee

CAD 125

How to Apply

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Start early and take your time. Once you begin the application, you will be able to save it and return to it later – but only up until the deadline. Once you have submitted your application to UBC, you will not be able to edit it. Since the online application can sometimes time out if left open for too long, we recommend working on your personal profile questions outside of the application (where you can run them through a spell-checker) then copy and paste them into your application.
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Tell us your full academic history. It’s important to include all of the high schools, colleges, and/or universities you have attended. Don’t leave anything out!
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