University of Johannesburg BA Hons in Politics and International Relations
University of Johannesburg

University of Johannesburg

BA Hons in Politics and International Relations

Johannesburg, South Africa

BA

1 year

English

Full time

Feb 2026

ZAR 41,177 / per year **

On-Campus

* by noon

** fees for the complete programme amount to between R41177,00 and R50874,00. Fees may vary depending on the composition of a particular qualification

Key Summary

    About : The BA Hons in Politics and International Relations offers students comprehensive insights into political theories, systems, and their global implications. The curriculum covers a broad range of topics, emphasizing both domestic and international contexts. This program aims to equip students with analytical skills, critical thinking, and a deep understanding of complex political environments.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue various career paths, including roles in government, international organizations, non-profits, and diplomatic services. The program prepares students for positions in policy analysis, advocacy, and political consultancy, providing a solid foundation for those seeking to influence political processes and international relations.

BA Honours Politics, with a compulsory module in Research Methodology and mini-research report, with choices ranging from South African Politics; Gender; Area Studies; Contemporary Issues in International Relations; International Organisations; Political Risk Analysis; Theories and Concepts in Politics and International Relations; Peace and Security; South African Politics and African Political Economy.

Reasons for studying at UJ

  • UJ offers not only a special program called the First Year Experience to help orientate students throughout the first year but we also offer a Senior Student Experience that gears students toward the workplace!
  • Grab the opportunity to participate in a variety of sports and train alongside Olympians and Paralympians on state-of-the-art pitches, tracks, and fields, or just keep fit by joining one of the gyms on each of our 4 campuses.
  • Be part of a young, vibrant, and agile university that reflects and adapts easily to our country’s aspirations, while maintaining global relevance through numerous international partnerships.
  • 178 Internationally respected and accepted qualifications.
  • Join a university that cares enough to have raised over R300 million since the start of 2016 in order to support the Missing Middle Campaign. UJ also ensures that more than 6 000 needy students have two healthy meals per day.
  • Study in the vibrant City of Gold – the economic hub of South Africa. Join a vibrant, cosmopolitan, progressive group of students and academics on their way to re-imagining the future!
  • UJ offers an amazing on-campus experience whether you live in one of UJ’s residences, belong to a day house, or whether you just want to socialize at the Student Centres on all campuses.
  • We ensure the health, safety, and security of all our students through our own on-campus health services and UJ Protection Services.
  • Did you know that during the first five years of UJ’s existence it doubled its targeted research output and to this day, continues to break records!