Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Political Science and International Relations] From University of Canterbury

Academic Eligibility:

• Students must have passed 12 years of schooling and an overall average of
  • An overall average of 75% with a minimum of 60% in English in the All-India Senior School Certificate or the India School Certificate (ISC), OR
  • An overall average of 80% with a minimum of 65% in English from one of the following three Indian State Board year 12 qualifications: (i) Tamil Nadu Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC), (ii) Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Higher (Secondary) School Certificate; (iii) Karnataka Pre-University Certificate, OR
  • One year of successful study (B average / First Class / First Division) towards an undergraduate degree at a recognized university in India with a current NAAC accreditation of B or better, OR
  • Completed a degree at a recognized university with a current NAAC accreditation of C or better
• Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants, whose first language is not English.
• Students must be qualified in IELTS or TOEFL to get admission to this program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

• Students required to passed Class 12th with a percentage of 70-72% (Major), 78-82% (Honours) from one of the following boards:
  • All India School Certificate (CBSE)
  • Indian School Certificate (CISCE)
• If English is not the students’ first language then they must provide proof of English competency.

Political Science and International Relations students gain a versatile set of skills that can be applied in a wide range of exciting careers both within politics (international, national, and local political institutions eg, the UN, humanitarian inter-governmental organizations, parliaments, city councils) and in more diverse areas such as law, business, education, and journalism.

Recent graduates have been employed in the Ministries of Defence, of Justice, and Foreign Affairs and Trade, as well as Kaitohutohu Kaupapa Rawa | Treasury, Te Puni K?kiri, P?remata Aotearoa | Parliament, Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Te Tira Tiaki | Government Communications Security Bureau, Te P? Whakamarumaru | Security Intelligence Service, Te R?nanga o Ng?i Tahu, and R?peka Whero Aotearoa | Red Cross.

Political Science and International Relations specialists fare well in roles that value a questioning mind, superb communication skills, and a strong understanding of systems and social issues such as the news media, trade unions, teaching, and the finance industry (eg, banking and investment).

Many college senior students have also gone on to further study and teach at prestigious overseas universities.