IRD

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT

(INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM)

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT (IRD)

BA in International Relations and Development (IRD) focuses on international political and economic developments in Asia, in addition to international relations subjects in general.

In coordination with the Institute of Political Science and the Institute of Economics, IRD students now also have the opportunity to earn a second degree in either Political Science or Economics within one additional academic year. However, please be aware that IRD is taught in English, whereas Political Science and Economics are taught in Thai.

SDIS also offers a combined five-year BA and MA program. Students who choose this option will obtain a BA in IRD in three and a half years and a MA in Diplomacy and International Studies one and a half years later.

IRD OPTIONS

3.5-YEAR INT'L PROGRAM

> ENGLISH MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION
> POSSIBLE 3-YEAR GRADUATION

4.5-YEAR DOUBLE DEGREE

> Plus Bachelor of Political Science (Thai)
> Plus Bachelor of Economics (Thai)

5-YEAR BA (IRD) + MA (DIS)

> Plus Master Degree in DIS (International)

IRD BROCHURE AND STUDY PLAN

IRD BROCHURE (ENG)
IRD BROCHURE (THAI)
IRD STUDY PLAN

495,000฿

FEES (3.5 YEARS)

640

SDIS GRADUATES

4

CONTINENTS TO COME TO STUDY AT SDIS

16

YEARS OF SUCCESS

IRD CURRICULUM

Our Courses (120 Credits)

RSU GE Course

(30 credits)
Rangsit University
General Education

Core Course

(45 credits)
Int'l Relations and Development
Political Science / Economics

Principle Skills      

  • IRD 100 Academic Writing and Reading Skills
  • IRD 102 The Use of Computer in International Relations and Development
  • IRD 200 Analyzing Data in International Relations and Development
  • IRD 300 Research Methodology
  • IRD 497 Internship
  • IRD 498 Independent Study
  • IRD 499 Co-operative Education

Interdisciplinary

  • IRD 111 Introduction to International Relations and Global Issues
  • IRD 112 Introduction to Comparative Politics and Government
  • IRD 113 Introduction to Economics
  • IRD 115 International Organizations and International Law
  • IRD 116 Evolution of World Politics
  • IRD 215 Seminar on Contemporary Politics, Economics, and Global Issues
  • IRD 311 Political Philosophy
  • IRD 312 International Political Economy

Asian Studies

  • IRD 171 Introduction to Southeast Asian Political Economy and Culture

Major Course

(30 credits)
International Relations
and Development

Interdisciplinary

  • IRD 114 International Development and Human Rights
  • IRD 211 Global Governance and Development
  • IRD 212 Diplomacy and Negotiations
  • IRD 213 Public Policy Analysis
  • IRD 214 Contemporary US Politics and Foreign Policy
  • IRD 313 Foreign Policy Analysis
  • IRD 314 Security Studies

Asian Studies

  • IRD 271 Political Economy of Asia
  • IRD 272 Powers in Indo-Pacific
  • IRD 371 China in the 21st Century

Elective Course

(9 credits)
International Relations
and Development

Interdisciplinary

  • IRD 117 Globalization and International Economy
  • IRD 216 Non-State Actors and Global Affairs
  • IRD 217 Crime, Violence and Conflict in Development
  • IRD 218 Cyber Security
  • IRD 315 International Ethics and Global Justice
  • IRD 316 Public Diplomacy
  • IRD 317 Migration and Global Inequality
  • IRD 319 Current Issues in International Relations and Development
  • IRD 320 Comparative Public Policy

Asian Studies

  • IRD 172 International Experience in International Relations and Development
  • IRD 273 Thai Government and Politics
  • IRD 274 ASEAN Studies
  • IRD 372 Regionalism

FREE ELECTIVE

(6 credits)
Choose any courses
offered by SDIS and RIC

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At SDIS, you will meet the real international society with various national students with the happiness of nice and warm atmosphere. SDIS serves the academic quality and tremendous practical experiences including publishing academic research, joining internship with embassies or international organizations, enjoining international trips, practicing real events and seminars, doing such a precious activities, and a lot more.

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