B.A (Hons.) Global Affairs

Course Start Date
01 September 2021

Course End Date
31 July 2024

Duration
3 Years

Programme Fee (Yearly)

Rs. 3.5 Lacs

Programme Details

Introduction

The B.A. (Hons.) Global Affairs Programme has been designed as India’s first ever interdisciplinary undergraduate degree to train students for international careers through basic learning in world affairs. The programme helps students to understand and acquire comprehensive knowledge of world politics and international affairs.

Progression to M.A. (DLB)

B.A. (Hons.) (G.A.) students who graduate at the end of 3 years will have a special opportunity to progress directly to JSIA’s Masters in Diplomacy, Law and Business – M.A. (DLB) programme, subject to high meritorious academic performance. Students can also opt for a second M.A. from Queen Mary University of London, UK; University of Leeds, UK; or University of Warsaw, Poland.

Eligibility

Applicants to the B.A. (Hons.) Global Affairs at JSIA should have completed the 10+2 level of schooling or its equivalent with minimum 60% aggregate marks. Students completing grade 12 in 2020 can also apply. Candidates will be selected through a holistic admissions process conducted over three rounds based on a personal statement, supplemental question, X and XII Grade Marks, Faculty Interview and at par JSAT/SAT/ACT score.

Why study B.A.(Hons.) Global Affairs?

To acquire a holistic understanding of international political theory and greater understanding of international affairs.
To develop a specialized field of knowledge by choosing one of the several available fields of knowledge tracks.
To develop an in-depth understanding of a region by opting for various study abroad programmes available with top ranking educational institutions across the globe.
To apply systematic methodological research and analysis, and historically contextualize contemporary global events.
To develop the ability to think, work, study and conduct research independently.
To develop a wide range of intellectual, practical and language skills which will enable programme graduates to consider a wide range of post-graduation employment options.

Faculty and students prospective on the B.A. (Hons.) Global Affairs

Course Structure

1st Year

2nd Year

3rd Year

1st Year

Semester 1

Introduction to Political Science
International History I
Introduction to Microeconomics
Critical Reading and Academic Writing
Political Philosophy I
Politics of Developing Nations
Language
Winter Internship

Semester 2

Sociology I
International History II
‘Introduction to Macroeconomics
Introduction to Diplomatic Practice
Political Philosophy II
Quantitative & Qualitative Analysis
Language
Summer Internship

2nd Year

Semester 3

Comparative Politics
International Security
Sociology of Development Studies
IR Theory and Concepts
Introduction to the UN System
Foreign Policy Analysis
Language
Winter Internship

Semester 4

Conflict Management & Peace Negotiations
International Organisations
Indian Foreign Policy
Electives
World News from Multiple Perspectives
Research Methods
Language
Summer Internship

3rd Year

Semester 5

Electives
Language
Semester Exchange/Study Abroad

Semester 6

Electives
Independent Research Study
Semester Exchange / Study Abroad
Self-Study

Interdisciplinary Electives

Students are offered a number of elective courses from their third year of study. These courses are often interdisciplinary, involving elements of law as well as other disciplines in social science and management. Successful completion of electives will lead to the awarding of credits, which are ascertained per elective, based on the number of instructional hours. For example, a three credit course will have at least three hours of classroom lectures per week and one or more hours of tutorial instruction per week.

List of Electives

International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law
Global Business Strategies
International Security Studies
International Trade Law and Policy
International Transitional Justice
International Relations of East Asia
International Economic Development
Negotiating and Resolving International Conflicts
Laws of International Economics
Organizational Change
Gender and Human Rights: International Perspectives
Indian Foreign Policy
International Political Economy
Global LGBTQ Politics
South Asian Migrations
Afghanistan in the Shadow of Sub–continental Geo-politics
Ethnic and National Conflicts
Political Economy of Religion in India
Defense and National Security
New Stakeholder in Indian Foreign Policy
Maritime Security
US Foreign Policy
Chinese Foreign Policy
Gender in International Relations
International Development Finance and South–South cooperation
Afghanistan: Politics and Society
Sustainable Development and Climate Change
Israeli Foreign Policy
Islam in Post-colonial Societies: State, Identity and Gender
Global Migration: the un-belonging citizen?
Theory and Praxis of Diplomacy
Drug Trafficking in the Americas
World News from Multiple Perspectives

Post Programme Careers

The curriculum of the B.A. (Hons.) (G.A.) includes a mandatory guided internship requirement that prepares students for careers in the multiple opportunities afforded by ever-expanding career streams like Peace and Conflict Resolution, International Justice, International Economic Development, Humanitarian Relief, Human Rights Advocacy, Political and Economic Risk Analysis etc. Graduates of JSIA go on to become versatile international affairs professionals.