B.Sc International Relations

International politics, diplomacy, foreign policy, international organisations, conflict resolution and global governance.

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4 years
Duration
B.Sc.
Degree
NUC
Accredited
Full-time
Mode

About this programme

The B.Sc. International Relations programme equips students with the knowledge and analytical skills required to understand international politics, diplomacy and power relations within the comity of nations, foreign policy, international organisations, conflict resolution, peace studies, global governance, international economic and strategic relations, migration dynamics, and how global issues affect our everyday lives.

The National Universities Commission approved the programme in 2018, and it commenced in the 2018/2019 academic session with three students. It has since grown to nearly 200 students across all levels of study.

Students learn in the Department's Global Situation Room, a live intelligence and analysis lab modelled after the situation rooms of the United Nations, African Union and leading Foreign Ministries, and debate in the Diplomatic Market Square.

The programme prepares graduates for careers in diplomacy, international organisations, the foreign service, security agencies, multinational corporations, research institutes, and related fields.

Entry Requirements

UTME Entry Requirements
  • Minimum age of 16 years at the time of admission; Diploma and JUPEB applicants may apply from age 14.
  • Minimum of five credit passes at SSCE, GCE, NECO, or equivalent in not more than two sittings.
  • Credits must include English Language and Mathematics, except for Humanities and Law programmes where Mathematics may not be compulsory.
  • UTME candidates must obtain an acceptable JAMB score and satisfy Anchor University's Post-UTME screening.
  • Direct Entry candidates require the relevant five O Level credits plus at least two Advanced Level passes or equivalent qualifications acceptable to the University.

Programme requirement: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Government or History, and any other two relevant subjects, obtained in WASSCE, SSCE, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or equivalent in not more than two sittings, with an acceptable UTME score.

JAMB subjects: English and any three relevant subjects.

Fees

Admissions charges for 2026/2027. These are separate from tuition and other student fees.

Application fee
₦35,000
Acceptance fee
₦60,000

Please contact the Bursary Unit for current tuition and other fees.

Admissions fee schedule

Where this degree takes you

The Department prepares graduates for careers in government, diplomacy, international organisations, public service and research.

  • Government Ministries and Agencies
  • Diplomatic and Foreign Service
  • International Organisations (UN, AU, ECOWAS)
  • Policy and Research Institutes
  • Political Analysis and Media Consultancy
  • Public Administration and Governance
  • Higher Degrees and Academic Careers
  • Security, Intelligence and Strategic Studies
Meet our alumni

Meet the lecturers

Emeritus Professor Browne Onuoha

Head of Department

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Ready to apply for B.Sc International Relations?

2026/2027 admissions are open.