International Relations — study plan
American University of Kuwait (AUK) College of Arts & Sciences
- Credit hours
- 120
- Levels
- 6
- Courses
- 30
- Degree
- bachelor
The International Relations study plan at American University of Kuwait (AUK) is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 3 years (6 academic levels), requiring 120 credit hours across 30 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
University Degree Requirements 25 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL101 | Approaches to Critical Reading and Writing | 3 |
| ENGL102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| ARAB101 | Arabic Language I | 3 |
| MATH-EL | Quantitative Reasoning / Mathematics Elective Elective | 3 |
| NSCI-EL | Natural Science Distribution Elective Elective | 4 |
| SOSC-EL | Social Science Distribution Elective Elective | 3 |
| ARTS-EL | Fine Arts Distribution Elective Elective | 3 |
| HUMN-EL | Humanities Distribution Elective Elective | 3 |
Core Courses 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 105 | World History Since 1900 | 3 |
| HIST 201 | History and Politics of Kuwait | 3 |
| IR 202 | Trends in International Relations | 3 |
| IR 206 | International Political Economy | 3 |
| IR 210 | Methods of Research in International Relations | 3 |
| PLSC 210 | Methods of Research in Political Science | 3 |
Diplomacy and Conflict Resolution 12 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AMST 409 | American Foreign Policy Since World War II | 3 |
| IR 345 | Conflict Resolution | 3 |
| IR 385 | Kuwait Foreign Policy | 3 |
| IR 373 | Communication Strategies in International Relations | 3 |
International Law and Organizations 12 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IR 339 | International Organizations | 3 |
| IR 341 | Public International Law | 3 |
| IR 342 | International Human Rights | 3 |
| IR 343 | Terrorism and International Law | 3 |
International Political Economy 12 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 401 | Economic History: 20th Century | 3 |
| IR 306 | Global Political Economy | 3 |
| IR 344 | Politics in the MNCs | 3 |
| PLSC 405 | Comparative Political and Economic Systems | 3 |
International Relations and History 12 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 305 | History of the Islamic World (622-1800) | 3 |
| HIST 311 | Ottoman History (1400-1923) | 3 |
| HIST 383 | The reign of Sh. Mubarak: 1896-1915 | 3 |
| PLSC 317 | Government and Politics of Kuwait | 3 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about International Relations
How many credit hours is International Relations at American University of Kuwait (AUK)?
International Relations at American University of Kuwait (AUK) requires completing 120 credit hours to graduate, spread across 30 courses.
How many years is International Relations at American University of Kuwait (AUK)?
The study plan for International Relations spans about 3 years (6 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does International Relations award?
International Relations at American University of Kuwait (AUK) awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 120 credit hours.
Is International Relations offered at other universities?
Yes, International Relations is offered at at least 2 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.