Bachelor of Diplomacy and International Relations — study plan

Alfaisal University College of Law and International Relations

Credit hours: 129
Levels: 8
Courses: 35
Degree: bachelor

The Bachelor of Diplomacy and International Relations study plan at Alfaisal University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 129 credit hours across 35 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Year 1 - Fall 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
LAW 122	Arabic Legal Writing	3
LAW 130	Introduction to Law	3
SSC 101	Public Speaking and Communications	3
LAW 135	The Real Estate Law	3
LAW 102	Introduction to Islamic Law & Jurisprudence	3

Year 1 - Spring 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
SSC 102	Theoretical Foundation of International Relations and Public Policy	3
SSC 103	Writing for Policy and Politics: Mastering Daily Communications	3
ECO 101	Microeconomics	3
SSC 104	Qualitative Research Methods for Social Sciences	3
SSC 105	Global Governance & International Organizations	3

Year 2 - Fall 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
INR 201	Introduction to International Relations	3
INL 201	Introduction to International Law	3
GPP 205	Introduction to Public Policy and Policy Design	3
GPP 208	Policy Analysis	3
ECO 102	Macroeconomics	3

Year 2 - Spring 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
INR 221	Saudi Arabian Foreign Relations & Diplomacy	3
INL 431	International Humanitarian Law of Armed Conflict	3
GPP 450	Policy Making Process	3
INR 223	Ethics In International Affairs	3
INR 240	Environmental Politics & Global Sustainability	3

Year 3 - Fall 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
LAW 436	International Criminal Law	3
LAW 242	Public International Law	3
INR 301	The Middle East Politics & Diplomacy Since 1945	3
INR 302	African Politics & Development	3
INR 303	History of International Relations	3

Year 3 - Spring 12 credits

Code	Course	Credits
INR 310	International Security	3
INR 311	U.S. Foreign Policy	3
INR 312	Asian Politics and International Relations	3
LAW 438	International Investment Law	3

Year 4 - Fall 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
INR 401	Conflict Resolutions & Peacebuilding	3
INR 425	Foreign Policy of Russia, Eastern Europe, and the Eurasia	3
INR 423	European Foreign Policy and Security Issues	3
INR 403	Latin American Politics & Diplomacy	3
INR 404	Media, Communication, and Diplomacy	3

Year 4 - Spring 9 credits

Code	Course	Credits
INR 440	Internship	9

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Frequently asked questions about Bachelor of Diplomacy and International Relations

How many credit hours is Bachelor of Diplomacy and International Relations at Alfaisal University?

Bachelor of Diplomacy and International Relations at Alfaisal University requires completing 129 credit hours to graduate, spread across 35 courses.

How many years is Bachelor of Diplomacy and International Relations at Alfaisal University?

The study plan for Bachelor of Diplomacy and International Relations spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Bachelor of Diplomacy and International Relations award?

Bachelor of Diplomacy and International Relations at Alfaisal University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 129 credit hours.