Undergraduate
B.Sc. Political Science and International Relations
Study government, politics and international relations, with a focus on Nigeria and wider global issues.
At a glance
- Qualification
- B.Sc. Political Science and International Relations
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Study mode
- Fully online
- Faculty
- Faculty of Social Sciences
About this program
Politics decides who gets what, and how. This degree takes you through political thought, Nigerian politics, public policy, comparative federalism and international relations, so you can analyse power and policy instead of just following the news. Delivered fully online (ODL) through the LMS, so you study around your job and finish with a standard University of Abuja B.Sc.
Who it’s for: civil servants, party and community organisers, journalists and communicators, NGO and development workers, and anyone aiming for a career in governance, diplomacy or policy.
Entry requirements
B.Sc. Political Science and Intl Relations: A minimum of five credit passes including English Language, Mathematics, Government/History and any two from Economics, Geography, Civic Education, Literature, CRS/IRS and Other Arts/Social Science subjects obtained at not more than two (2) sittings in the relevant subjects from any recognized examination bodies such as SSCE/WASC, GCE ‘O’ Level, NECO, NABTEB or TC II.
What you’ll study
Explore the courses by level and semester, including credit units and course status where supplied.
100 level
| Course code | Course title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| LAW101 | Introduction to Legal System | 2 |
| POL103 | Forms of Government | 3 |
| POL109 | Governance and Inclusion in the FCT | 2 |
| POL111 | Political History of the FCT | 2 |
| POL113 | Rural Development in the FCT | 2 |
| POS101 | Introduction to Political Science | 3 |
| POS103 | Nigerian Constitutional Development | 3 |
| POS105 | Forms of Government | 2 |
| POS107 | Nigerian Legal System | 2 |
| Course code | Course title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| LAW102 | Nigerian Legal System II | 2 |
| POL104 | Nigerian Legal System II | 2 |
| POL108 | Resettlement Policy in the FCT | 2 |
| POL110 | Africa Continental Free Area Trade | 2 |
| POL112 | World Politics | 3 |
| POS102 | Introduction to African Politics | 3 |
| POS104 | World Politics | 2 |
| POS106 | Citizenship and the State | 2 |
200 level
| Course code | Course title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| FSS201 | Statistics for Social Science I | 2 |
| HIS205 | Economic History of Nigeria in the 19th Century | 3 |
| POS201 | Nigerian Politics I | 2 |
| POS203 | Introduction to Political Analysis | 2 |
| POS205 | Introduction to Public Administration | 2 |
| POS207 | Foundations of Political Economy | 2 |
| POS209 | Introduction to Local Government | 2 |
| POS211 | Democracy and Development in Nigeria | 2 |
| POS213 | Traditional Institution and Development | 2 |
| POS215 | Russia in World Politics | 2 |
| Course code | Course title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| FSS202 | Statistics for Social Science II | 2 |
| HIS204 | Africa in the 20th Century | 3 |
| POS112 | World Politics | 2 |
| POS202 | Nigerian Politics II | 2 |
| POS204 | Introduction to International Relations | 2 |
| POS206 | Political Ideas | 2 |
| POS208 | Politics in Africa | 2 |
| POS210 | Introduction to Comparative Politics | 2 |
| POS212 | America in World Politics | 2 |
| POS214 | Nigeria's National Security | 2 |
300 level
| Course code | Course title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| POS301 | History of Political Thought I | 3 |
| POS303 | Logic and Methods of Political Enquiry | 3 |
| POS305 | Political Data Analysis | 3 |
| POS307 | Contemporary Political Analysis | 3 |
| POS311 | Theories of International Relations | 2 |
| Course code | Course title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| POS302 | History of Political Thought II | 2 |
| POS304 | Public Policy Analysis | 3 |
| POS310 | Theory and Practice of Marxism | 3 |
400 level
| Course code | Course title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| POS309 | Comparative Federalism | 3 |
| POS313 | International Economic Relations | 3 |
| POS401 | Nigerian Local Government | 3 |
| POS405 | Comparative Public Admin | 3 |
| POS407 | Political Sociology | 3 |
| Course code | Course title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| POS306 | Politics of Development and Under Development | 3 |
| POS308 | Government and Admin of Urban Development | 2 |
| POS312 | Political Behaviour | 3 |
| POS314 | Advanced Public Admin | 3 |
| POS402 | State and Economy | 3 |
| POS404 | International Law Organisation | 3 |
| POS410 | The Military and Politics | 2 |
500 level
| Course code | Course title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| POS403 | Political and Law in Africa | 3 |
| POS411 | Third World & Development | 3 |
| POS413 | Public Financial Administration | 3 |
| POS415 | Nigerian Foreign Policy | 3 |
| POS417 | International Politics of Mass Communication | 3 |
| POS419 | Intercultural and Inter-Ethnic Communication | 3 |
| POS421 | Democracy and Demoralization in Africa | 3 |
| Course code | Course title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| POS406 | Revolution and Society | 3 |
| POS408 | Political Parties and Pressure Groups | 3 |
| POS409 | Research Project | 6 |
| POS412 | Development Administration | 3 |
| POS414 | Public Personnel Administration | 3 |
| POS416 | Defence and Strategies Studies | 3 |
| POS418 | Border Boundary Studies | 3 |
| POS420 | Politics and Corruption | 3 |
Tuition & payment options
Review the schedule for your student category, including acceptance charges and instalment options.
Undergraduate (Domestic)
| Charge | Amount (NGN) | When payable |
|---|---|---|
| Core tuition | ₦125,000.00 | Each session |
| Administrative fees | ₦60,000.00 | Each session |
| Technology & resource fee | ₦20,000.00 | Each session |
| Acceptance fee | ₦30,000.00 | New students only |
| New-student session total | ₦235,000.00 | Excludes completion charges |
Pay in full or in three instalments
Full payment: ₦235,000.00
- First instalment (50%)₦117,500.00
- Second instalment (40%)₦94,000.00
- Third instalment (10%)₦23,500.00
Acceptance is payable by new students only. Instalments cover the session charges and acceptance where applicable; any completion charge is separate. Confirm payment deadlines with the Centre.
Undergraduate (International)
| Charge | Amount (USD) | When payable |
|---|---|---|
| Core tuition | US$750.00 | Each session |
| Administrative fees | US$50.00 | Each session |
| Technology & resource fee | US$20.00 | Each session |
| Acceptance fee | US$20.00 | New students only |
| New-student session total | US$840.00 | Excludes completion charges |
Pay in full or in three instalments
Full payment: US$840.00
- First instalment (50%)US$420.00
- Second instalment (40%)US$336.00
- Third instalment (10%)US$84.00
Acceptance is payable by new students only. Instalments cover the session charges and acceptance where applicable; any completion charge is separate. Confirm payment deadlines with the Centre.
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