REGULATIONS FOR THE MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

 

 

 

 

 

Introduction

Admissions to the Masters of Science in International Relations is subject to the requirements that the student will comply with the University's registration procedures and with the Charter, Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations of the University.

Application must be submitted on the prescribed forms to the Student Affairs Section of the Registry no later than February 28th of the year of proposed entry.

The language of instruction is English and all students whose native language is not English will be required to take an English Proficiency Test.

  

Entry Requirements

To be admitted to the programme a candidate must possess either

(i) a suitable first degree in International Relations from an approved University or its equivalent

OR

(ii) a suitable first degree in any discipline and the one year postgraduate Diploma in International Relations

 

Course of Study

The course of study comprises six examinable courses and a research project.

Fulltime students shall sit three examinations each semester and complete the research project not later than May 15th .

Part-time students shall sit two examinations per semester for the first academic year and one examination per semester for the second academic year. The must complete the research project not later than May 15th in the second year of registration.

The following courses must be completed:

MSc. In International Relations
Academic Year 2002/2003

Both Semesters I & II

IR 670

Research Paper (12 credits)

Semester I

IR 67C

Adjustment and Adaptation of Small States in the Global System with special reference to Caribbean States
(4 credits)

IR 67D

International Trade, Development and Global Integration 
(4 credits)

IR 67E

International Economic Law
(4 credits)

Semester II

IR 67A

Advanced Theory and Methodology: Globalization and Development
(4 credits)

IR 67B

Selected Policy Issues in International Money and Finance
(4 credits)

IR 67F

Multilateralism and Global Governance 
(4 credits)

*Revised course outlines will be forthcoming

 

Duration of the Master's Programme

The Master's Programme shall run for one academic year from September to August on a full-time basis or two academic years on a part-time basis.

 

Award of Degree

Subject to the approval of Senate candidates who have attained a minimum of 50% in both components shall be awarded the M.Sc. in International Relations.

The M.Sc. Degree shall be awarded in two categories: Pass and Distinction.

(i) The requirement for a degree in the Pass category is an overall average ranging from 50% to 69%

(ii) The requirement for a Degree in the Distinction category is an overall average of 70% and above in the exams. If the student does a project he/she must also obtain 70% in the project.

 

 

August 2002