Bachelor of Social Sciences Honours in International Relations
Human and Social Studies - General Social Science
Purpose and Rationale
Bachelor of Social Sciences Honours in International Relations
Purpose
The Bachelor of Social Sciences Honours in International Relations is designed to equip learners with advanced knowledge and understanding of politics that can be applied in various professional settings, such as Non-governmental Organisations, the state sector, and the research sector. The program aims to enable learners to investigate, analyze, and interpret political aspects and provide practical solutions to real-world problems. Additionally, it offers opportunities for personal intellectual growth, economic activity in related careers, constructive contributions to society, and access to further advanced studies, including a Master's qualification in a related field.
Rationale
The rationale behind the Bachelor of Social Sciences Honours in International Relations is to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of Political Science/International Relations, enabling them to develop advanced analytical and conceptual skills. By exploring principles of political thought, ideas, and philosophies, students are prepared to examine human interactions within the political sphere. The program also aims to cultivate academic researchers in Political Science who can contribute to knowledge advancement for policymakers in South Africa. This qualification seeks to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, preparing graduates for impactful careers in the field of international relations.
Outcomes
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and advanced socio-analytical skills that would enable them to engage with advanced methodologies, including a basic knowledge of statistical methods,
- Identify, formulate, investigate and offer a viable solutions to a current international relations problem in South Africa###
- Demonstrate a well-rounded and systematic knowledge of International relations as field of study, as well as a detailed knowledge of specific specialisation fields###
- Render a service with the acquired knowledge in order to analyse international relations questions in South Africa and to show a well-founded knowledge in this regard###
- Write a research report in accordance with accepted academic standards and communicate the findings to an audience of academic peers with the aid of suitable IT.
Assessment Criteria
The following Associated Assessment Criteria will be assessed in an integrated manner across the Exit Level Outcomes:
- Analyse, evaluate and apply the fundamental terms, concepts, facts, principles, rules and theories
- Apply appropriate discipline-related methods of scientific inquiry and independently validate, evaluate and manage sources of information
- Critical reflection on, and understanding and application of, appropriate methods or practices to resolve complex discipline-related problems and thereby introduce change within related practice
- Demonstrate professional and ethical behaviour within an academic and discipline-related environment, with sensitivity towards societal and cultural considerations
- Effectively communicate scientific understanding and own opinions/ideas in written or oral arguments, using appropriate discipline-related and academic discourse as well as technology
- Function as a member and/or leader of a team or a group in scientific projects or investigations, with self-directed management of learning activities and responsibility for own learning progress
Integrated Assessment: Continuous formative assessment strategies in the form of assignments, portfolios, tests etc. are employed as well as integrated summative assessments in the form of formal examinations and a mini-dissertation/project report etc. Oral presentations of smaller integrated research projects or seminars in individual as well as group context may also be employed. Learners are continuously assessed on the application of integrated knowledge and advanced skills in order to assure that they are competent for the work place.
Qualification Details
- Type
- Honours Degree
- NQF Level
- 08
- Min. Credits
- 120
- SAQA Source
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