BSc in Strategic Studies & International Relations at KDU
The Faculty of Defence and Strategic Studies at KDU offers a hybrid BSc degree in Strategic Studies and International Relations to prepare skilled professionals in national security and foreign relations. The program aims to develop theoretical and research skills for analyzing international politics, addressing security issues, and fostering better civil-military relations. Students benefit from a unique blend of Strategic Studies and International Relations subjects, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of global dynamics.
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BSc in Strategic Studies & International Relations offered by Department of Strategic Studies Faculty of Defence & Strategic Studies KDU
Introduction The Faculty of Defence and Strategic Studies at General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) has introduced a new degree programme B.Sc. in Strategic Studies and International Relations beginning from the academic year 2020. The Officer Cadets as well as Day Scholars (Civilians) will have an opportunity to follow this undergraduate degree programme in the field of International Relations.
A Hybrid Degree Programme This is a hybrid degree programme combining the essentials of both Strategic Studies and International Relations. Strategic Studies is considered considerably a security-oriented sub- discipline of the broader area of International Relations. gives special attention to traditional as well as non-traditional security challenges. In an era of global disruptions, this is a very useful subject for the understanding complexities in national security and world politics. In addition to Strategic Studies, this degree will also encompass subject matters taught in International Relations degree programmes presently available in other universities. It of dynamics and
Objectives of the Programme One of the main learning objectives of this degree programme is to cater to the demand for skilled young professionals in the fields of national security, foreign relations, and work in Government and Non-Governmental Organisations in Sri Lanka and abroad. It is imperative for our universities to prepare their students to be able to think creatively and strategically about issues of security and international affairs.
Why choose BSc in Strategic Studies & International Relations? Develop necessary theoretical and research skills to analyze and comprehend the dynamics of international politics; Work in an environment which addresses issues of national security, foreign relations, development, and peace; Understand the nature of Sri Lanka s interactions with the outside world; Capitalize upon their unique experience Officer Cadets and Civilian Day Scholars studying together in the same class rooms for three years to foster better relations between the civil and military sectors in their professional work in the future.
Further studies for graduates The Faculty of Graduate Studies at General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University offers a Masters Degree Programme in Security & Strategic Studies. This will offer an opportunity for graduates of the Bachelor s degree programme to continue their postgraduate studies at the Masters degree level.
Opportunities for cadets after graduation Guaranteed Military Career for Cadets Better opportunities to follow psc programmes in Sri Lanka and abroad Better opportunities to follow related postgraduate programmes in military universities abroad Better opportunities to become work as defence attach s in Sri Lankan foreign missions abroad Better opportunities to work in United Nations establishments
Job opportunities for civil graduates Ministry of External Affairs (various capacities) Foreign Service (Diplomats) Various government ministries The United Nations Non-Governmental Organizations Academic institutions (various capacities) International Relations divisions in various organizations
