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Programme Name	Bachelor of Social Science (International Relations) (0852)
Department	Department of Government and International Affairs
Faculty	Faculty of Social Sciences
Admission Criteria	University of Guyana Diploma or its equivalent from any other recognized institution. OR At least three (3) subjects at the GCE Advanced Level plus two (2) subjects at CXC General Proficiency/GCE Ordinary Level, English Language must be among the subjects obtained. OR At least two (2) subjects at the GCE Advanced level plus three (3) subjects at CXC/CSEC General Proficiency/GCE Ordinary Level. Subjects must English Language. OR One year Certificate in Industrial Relations and Social Studies from Critchlow Labour College (CLC) together with a pass at the University of Guyana Entrance Examination (UGEE). OR The Government Technical Institute Ordinary Diploma in Commerce (ODC) OR The Government Technical Institute Ordinary Certificate in Business Studies. OR One Year Certificate in Industrial Relations and Management (IDCE). OR Trained Teachers' Certificate, Grade 1, Class 1. OR Any qualification considered by the University to be equivalent to any of the above. OR At least five (5) subjects at CXC/CSEC General Proficiency, grades I, II or III or GCE "O" level, grades A, B, or C. Subjects must include English Language. OR Mature age (21 years and over) together with a pass at the University of Guyana Entrance Examination (UGEE).
Tuition Fee	First Year - GYD: $228,448 \| USD: $5,711 Second Year - GYD: $228,448 \| USD: $5,711 Third Year - GYD: $228,448 \| USD: $5,711 Fourth Year - GYD: $228,448 \| USD: $5,711

First Year

Annual
Course Code	Course Name	Delivery Mode	Course Credit	Remarks
VVV1101	Elective (8 credits)	Not Specified	8	Choose one of the following: SPA1003 or FRE1003 or PRT1003

Semester 1
Course Code	Course Name	Delivery Mode	Course Credit	Remarks
AAA4104	Additional Course (4 Credits)	Not Specified	4	Slot for Chinese courses
ENG1105	Introduction to the Use of English	Hybrid (Online and In Class)	4
POL1100	Theory and Practice of Politics	Online	3
SOC1100	The Study of Society	Online	3

Semester 2
Course Code	Course Name	Delivery Mode	Course Credit	Remarks
AAA4204	Additional Course (4 Credits)	Not Specified	4	Slot for Chinese courses
ENG1205	Use of English	Online	4
POL1200	Introduction to Political Structures and Institutions	Online	3
SOC1200	Introduction to Sociological Theory	Online	3

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711

Second Year

Semester 1
Course Code	Course Name	Delivery Mode	Course Credit
ECN1100	Introductory Micro-Economics	Hybrid (Online and In Class)	4
MNG2100	Computer Studies I	Online	4
POL2102	The Rise & Development of Political Tradition	Hybrid (In Class/Online)	3
POL2104	Evolution of the International System	Online	4
POL3100	Introduction to Caribbean Politics	Online	3

Semester 2
Course Code	Course Name	Delivery Mode	Course Credit
ECN1200	Introductory Macro-Economics	Hybrid (Online and In Class)	4
MNG2200	Computer Studies II	Online	4
POL2201	The History of Political Thought	In Class	4
POL2202	Politics & Development in the Third World	Hybrid (In Class/Online)	3
POL3200	Issues in Caribbean Politics	Online	3

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711

Third Year

Semester 1
Course Code	Course Name	Delivery Mode	Course Credit	Remarks
IRL3109	International Finance.	Online	3
LAW2109	Public International Law I	Hybrid (In Class/Online)	3
POL3105	Introduction to International Relations	Online	3
WST4100	Gender and Development	In Class	4
ZZZ3101	Elective (4 credits)	Not Specified	4	Choose one of the following: DPM4100 or SOC4106

Semester 2
Course Code	Course Name	Delivery Mode	Course Credit
IRL3208	Diplomacy & International Negotiations	In Class	4
IRL3209	Global Political Economy	Online	4
LAW2209	Public International Law II.	Hybrid (In Class/Online)	3
POL3206	Issues in International Relations	Online	4

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711

Fourth Year

Semester 1
Course Code	Course Name	Delivery Mode	Course Credit
GIA4104	Research Strategies & Techniques	Online	3
IRL4104	Introduction to Latin American Politics	Online	3
IRL4107	Comparative Political Systems	Online	4
IRL4108	Foreign Policy of Guyana	Hybrid (Online and In Class)	3

Semester 2
Course Code	Course Name	Delivery Mode	Course Credit	Remarks
GIA4204	Independent Research Project	Hybrid (In Class/Online)	3
IRL4201	International & Regional Organisations	Online	3
IRL4202	Issues in Regional Politics - Latin America	Hybrid (In Class/Online)	3
IRL4205	Ethics and International Relations	Hybrid (In Class/Online)	4
WWW1201	Elective (3 or 4 credits)	Not Specified	3	Please choose one of POL3207, DPM3201 or DPM3202 for this elective course after consultation with your HOD.