In our increasingly internationalized environment, knowledge of international relations is essential.

The programme in International Relations allows students to develop specific subject-area expertise in the complex matter of state-to-state relations within the international system. This multidisciplinary programme draws on courses in Political Science, Economics and foreign languages, and can include electives from Criminology, Human Rights and History.

International Relations is a growing field of study with a wealth of career opportunities. Many International Relations students go on to graduate studies or careers in law, journalism, public service, and domestic or international non-governmental organizations.

The International Relations programme has three components.

1. International Relations Courses - The Department of Political Science offers a range of courses in International Relations and other departments, for example Criminology, Sociology and Human Rights, offer relevant courses. In addition, the University of New Brunswick’s Department of Political Science offers International Relations courses distinct from those offered at St. Thomas.

2. Area Studies - Students will develop a level of expertise in one or two particular parts of the world and, to the extent that foreign policy is a part of international relations, will study domestic determinants of foreign policy.

3. External Requirements - Students have the opportunity to complete courses in Economics and in a foreign language. As so much of international relations deals with issues of international political economy, familiarity with the basic terminology and concepts of economics is essential. The importance of foreign languages in international affairs is self-evident.

For further information about the programme, please contact the Chair of the Political Science Department, Shaun Narine at narine@stu.ca.