Riara University School of International Relations and Diplomacy Courses
Riara University School of International Relations and Diplomacy Courses | Riara University School of International Relations and Diplomacy Courses
Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy
Why International Relations Programme?
In our increasingly interdependent and dynamic world, international relations and diplomacy has become one of the fastest growing areas of study because of its immense contributions to the causes of international security and peace, global trade and economic development, ecological sustainability, confliict management etc. This course familiarizes learners with the international system and prepares them to play an active role in a globalized world. It is taught by world class faculty using an interdisciplinary student-centered approach to learning, which expands students’ intellectual horizons and enables them take an integrated approach to problem solving. The course, which embraces sound theoretical and practical approaches, fulfills the market need for well-rounded diplomats with demonstrable personal and professional qualities of an inquiring mind, innovativeness, critical and logical thinking, and ethical integrity. After successful completion of this two academic year course, you will not only be ready for further academic training in this field, but you will also be ready for career opportunities in the United Nations, African Union, COMESA, IGAD, East African Community, Embassies, International and local NGOs etc. We offer both day and evening programmes. Â
Mode of Delivery
The programme is offered during the Day (8.00 am to 5.00pm). The programme is spread over eight trimesters. Â
Tuition Fee
Tuition fee per trimester is Ksh. 70,000 excluding statutory fees . Â
Who is eligible to Apply?
To obtain admission to this programme, a candidate must satisfy one of the following requirements:
a. Be a holder of KCSE with at least C+ (plus) aggregate;
OR
b. Be a holder of KACE certificate with minimum of two principal passes and one subsidiary pass or its equivalent;
OR
c. Be a holder of IGCSE Certificate with minimum Five Credits or equivalent international qualification ;
OR
d. Be a holder of Diploma in International Relations and Diplomacy of Riara University with a GPA of 2.00 (C) or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by CUE.
The University admits students in the month of January, May and September each year.
In our increasingly interdependent and dynamic world, international relations and diplomacy has become one of the fastest growing areas of study because of its immense contributions to the causes of international security and peace, global trade and economic development, ecological sustainability, confliict management etc. This course familiarizes learners with the international system and prepares them to play an active role in a globalized world. It is taught by world class faculty using an interdisciplinary student-centered approach to learning, which expands students’ intellectual horizons and enables them take an integrated approach to problem solving. The course, which embraces sound theoretical and practical approaches, fulfills the market need for well-rounded diplomats with demonstrable personal and professional qualities of an inquiring mind, innovativeness, critical and logical thinking, and ethical integrity. After successful completion of this two academic year course, you will not only be ready for further academic training in this field, but you will also be ready for career opportunities in the United Nations, African Union, COMESA, IGAD, East African Community, Embassies, International and local NGOs etc. We offer both day and evening programmes. Â
Mode of Delivery
The programme is offered during the Day (8.00 am to 5.00pm). The programme is spread over eight trimesters. Â
Tuition Fee
Tuition fee per trimester is Ksh. 70,000 excluding statutory fees . Â
Who is eligible to Apply?
To obtain admission to this programme, a candidate must satisfy one of the following requirements:
a. Be a holder of KCSE with at least C+ (plus) aggregate;
OR
b. Be a holder of KACE certificate with minimum of two principal passes and one subsidiary pass or its equivalent;
OR
c. Be a holder of IGCSE Certificate with minimum Five Credits or equivalent international qualification ;
OR
d. Be a holder of Diploma in International Relations and Diplomacy of Riara University with a GPA of 2.00 (C) or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by CUE.
The University admits students in the month of January, May and September each year.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND DIPLOMACY
The programme shall consist of course units drawn from Foundation courses, Programme Core courses, Programme Elective courses, International Relations simulation, project and one attachment as indicated in the schedule below.
Year 1 – 1st Semester
| Course Code | Title of the Course | Credit hours |
| RIR 101 | Introduction to International Relations | 3 |
| RIR 102 | Theory and practice of Diplomacy | 3 |
| RIR 103 | Introduction to International Conflict Management | 3 |
| RIR 104 | Introduction to Foreign Language | 3 |
| RFC 101 | Communication and Writing Skills | 3 |
| RFC 103 | Introduction to Computer Applications | 3 |
| RIR 105 | Introduction to International Law | 3 |
| Total | 21 |
Year 1 – 2nd Semester
| Course Code | Title of the Course | Credit hours |
| RIR 106 | Introduction to International Political Economy | 3 |
| RIR 107 | Introduction to Political Science | 3 |
| RIR 108 | Theory of International Relations | 3 |
| RIR 109 | Intermediate Foreign Language | 3 |
| RFC 102 | HIV-Aids and Drugs Abuse | 3 |
| RFC 104 | Creative and Critical Thinking | 3 |
| RIR 110 | Introduction to International Security | 3 |
| Total | 21 | |
| TOTAL FOR YEAR ONE | 42 |
Year 2 – 1st Semester
| Course Code | Title of the Course | Credit hours | ||
| RIR 201 | Foreign Policy Analysis | 3 | ||
| RIR 202 | Comparative Political Systems | 3 | ||
| RIR 203 | Treaty Making | 3 | ||
| RIR 204 | International Organizations | 3 | ||
| RFC 206 | Entrepreneurship and Innovation | 3 | ||
| RFC 201 | Ethics, Â Culture and Development | |||
| RIR 205 | International Crisis Management | 3 | ||
| RIR 206 | International Human Rights Law and Practice | 3 | ||
| Total | Total | 21 | ||
Year 2 – 2nd Semester
| Course Code | Title of the Course | Credit hours |
| RIR 207 | International Relations of African States | 3 |
| RIR 208 | International Humanitarian Law | 3 |
| RIR 209 | Â Africa in International Affairs | 3 |
| RIR 210 | Migration and Diaspora Studies | 3 |
| RIR 211 | Diplomacy of Regional Integration | 3 |
| RIR 212 | Introduction to International Economics | 3 |
| RFC 205 | Community Service | 3 |
| Total | 24 | |
| TOTAL FOR YEAR TWO | 45 |
Year 3 – 1st Semester
NB:Â Students to undertake Core Units and one elective from each Thematic area namely Diplomacy, International Relations and Conflict Management.
| Course Code | Title of the Course | Credit hours |
| Core Units | ||
| RIR 301 | Â Research Methods in International Relations | 3 |
| RIR 302 | Terrorism and Counter Terrorism Strategies | 3 |
| RIR 303 | Use of Force in International Law and Humanitarian Intervention | 3 |
| RIR 304 | Diplomacy and Refugees | 3 |
| Diplomacy Option/Electives | ||
| RIR 305 | Diplomacy of Arms control and proliferation | 3 |
| RIR 306 | Diplomacy of the Diaspora | 3 |
| RIR 307 | Documents of Diplomacy | 3 |
| International Relations and Law Option/Electives | ||
| RIR 308 | The United Nations | 3 |
| RIR 309 | African Regional Organizations | 3 |
| RIR 312 | International Criminal Law | 3 |
| RIR 313 | International Law of Refugees | 3 |
| Conflict Management and Security Option/Electives | ||
| RIR 310 | Civil-Military Relations | 3 |
| RIR 311 | Human Security | 3 |
| RIR 314 | Regional Organizations and Conflict Management | 3 |
| RIR 315 | Regionalism and Regional Integration | 3 |
| RIR 316 | Migration and Conflicts | 3 |
| RIR 317 | Diplomacy and Conflict Management | 3 |
| Total | 21 | |
Year 3 – 2nd Semester
| Course Code | Title of the Course | Credit hours |
| CORE UNITS | ||
| RIR 321 | Internship | 6 |
| Total | 6 | |
| TOTAL FOR YEAR THREE | 27 | |
Year 4 – 1st Semester
| Course Code | Title of the Course | Credit hours |
| Core Units | ||
| RIR 401 | Diplomatic History of Kenya | 3 |
| RIR 402 | Diplomatic Protocol, Etiquette and Ceremony | 3 |
| RIR 403 | Emerging Powers in International Relations | 3 |
| RIR 404 | Theory and practice of Diplomatic Negotiations | 3 |
| Diplomacy Option/Electives | ||
| RIR 406 | Management of the Diplomatic Service | 3 |
| RIR 407 | East Africa in World Affairs | 3 |
| International Relations Option/Electives | ||
| RIR 405 | International Economic Policy Analysis | 3 |
| RIR 408 | Gender and International Relations | 3 |
| RIR 409 | Comparative Foreign Policy | 3 |
| RIR 410 | Globalization and Developing Countries | 3 |
| RIR 411 | Selected Issues in Contemporary International Relations Seminar | 3 |
| RIR 412 | Global Environmental Politics | 3 |
| Conflict Management Option/Electives | ||
| RIR 413 | International Peace Support Operations | 3 |
| RIR 414 | Theory and Practice of International Mediation | 3 |
| RIR 415 | Post-Conflict Societies and Peace Building | 3 |
| RIR 416 | Contemporary Diplomatic Law and Practice | 3 |
| Total | 21 | |
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Year 4 – 2nd Semester
| Course Code | Title of the Course | Credit hours |
| Core Units | ||
| RIR 421 | Research Project | 6 |
| RIR 417 | National and Regional Security | 3 |
| RIR 418 | Border Diplomacy | 3 |
| Diplomacy Option/Electives | ||
| RIR 419 | Foreign Policy of Kenya | 3 |
| RIR 420 | Global Health Diplomacy | 3 |
| RIR 422 | International Regimes | 3 |
| International Relations Option/Electives | ||
| RIR 423 | International Relations of Contemporary Middle East | 3 |
| RIR 424 | Regional Integration in Africa | 3 |
| RIR 425 | International Relations of Europe | 3 |
| RIR 426 | International Relations of Asia – Pacific | 3 |
| RIR 427 | International Relations of the Americas | 3 |
| RIR 428 | Africa-China Relations | 3 |
| Conflict Management Option/Electives | ||
| RIR 429 | Non State Actors and Conflict Management | 3 |
| RIR 430 | Early Warning and Response to Conflict | 3 |
| RIR 431 | Elections, Ethnicity and Conflicts | 3 |
| RIR 432 | Conflict Systems in Africa | 3 |
| Total | 21 | |
| TOTAL FOR YEAR IV | 42 | |
Student to choose any three (3) units from the proposed electives commencing year three, semester one
Unit Distribution Matrix
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Total Units | Total Credit Hours | |||||
| Foundation Courses | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – | 6 | 18 |
| Core I.R. Units | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 4 | – | 4 | 2 | 32 | 96 |
| Electives | – | – | – | – | 3 | – | 3 | 3 | 9 | 27 |
| Research Project | – | – | – | – | – | – | 2 | 2 | 6 | |
| Internship | 2 | – | – | 2 | 6 | |||||
| Sub-total units | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 52 | 156 |
| Sub-total hours | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 3 | 21 | 21 | 156 | |