The English-taught BA in International Affairs is a long-standing programme based in Brussels that equips students with the broad-ranging tools and skills to understand, analyse and assess the most pressing issues in national and global politics.
To complete this Bachelor’s degree at the Brussels School of Governance, a minimum of 180 ECTS (credits or study points) is required. Most students complete the intense and rigorous study programme within 3 years of admission to the School.
Students start with the core curriculum, a set of courses that develop the relevant skills, knowledge and abilities essential to the school’s distinctive undergraduate programme.
Intercultural Communication
Introduction to Academic Writing and Critical Thinking
Global Ethics
Introduction to Statistics
Global Ethics, Leadership and personal Development I
Intermediate Qualitative Research Methods
Intermediate Quantitative Research Methods
Major requirements
In addition to the core curriculum, students take major requirement courses.
Introduction to Economics
Global History since 1945
Introduction to International and European Law
Global Politics
Introduction to Comparative Regional Studies
Political Communication
International Relations between the Wars
Regional History of International Relations: Africa or
Regional History of International Relations: Asia
Human Rights
Comparative Political Systems
Theories of International Relations
Advanced Theories of International Relations
Capstone in International Affairs
BA Thesis in International Affairs – Seminar I
BA Thesis in International Affairs – Seminar II
Major electives
Any of the 200- or 300- level POL, HIS or LAW courses that are not listed as major requirements may be taken as major electives, including courses from the Undergraduate Summer Programme. In addition, students may choose the following options in other majors:
Women and Leadership: A Global Context
Global Communication
Lobbying in the EU
Global Advocacy
The European Economy
Internship
French for International Affairs
Major electives include the courses that are offered as part of the minors (see below).
