International Relations

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International Relations at STU

Students studying International Relations will be challenged to broaden their perspectives and their understanding of the forces shaping global politics, while examining the causes and solutions to conflicts between states, as well as other forces that transcend borders to link or divide global communities.  

 

Our program draws on scholarly expertise from across the university to offer students a variety of views and perspectives on what constitutes International Relations. While the program is housed within the Political Science department, students are encouraged to take courses in areas like History, Economics, Criminology, and Sociology. This cross-disciplinary approach provides students with a breadth of knowledge and allows them to analyze and understand International Relations through different lenses.

What sets STU’s International Relations Program Apart? 

• Students are encouraged to participate in travel-study and international exchange opportunities at STU. Current partnerships are offered in: Australia, Japan, South Korea, China, Turkey, Sweden, Malta, Spain, France, England, Ireland, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru. 
   
• Lectures and seminars are always taught by professors—not teaching assistants—which means students learn from experts in the field.  
   
• The cross-disciplinary approach provides multiple lenses and perspectives for students to study International Relations, giving them a firm foundation of knowledge and increased understanding of global issues. 
   
• For-credit and extracurricular experiential learning opportunities are offered that connect with students’ academic and career ambitions. 
   
• Students benefit from faculty expertise in Canadian foreign policy, international institutions, Latin American politics, comparative federal systems, and more.  

Where the Study of International Relations can Take You

Students studying International Relations gain a wealth of knowledge from multiple fields of study that allows them to better understand a complex global environment. They learn to analyze and summarize complex information and gather evidence to make good, critical arguments, and develop skills in critical thinking, writing, and communication.  

 

This prepares graduates for meaningful careers in fields like:

 

• International Law
• Business
• Foreign Affairs
• Non-Governmental Organizations
• Humanitarian Work
• Journalism