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Arts and Social Sciences<\/h1>\n

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The Department of Political Science is a dynamic, research-driven unit with a focus on the political challenges which South Africa and the broader African continent must face in a globalising world. Through comprehensive research programmes, the department has developed expertise in a wide spectrum of international, African and domestic politics. Pressing issues such as poverty, development, globalisation and inequality are addressed at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The department provides high-level theoretical and analytical training in a variety of subfields of political science, with particular focus on political risk analysis, public policy analysis, political behaviour and survey research, foreign policy analysis, global governance, and conflict and peace studies in Africa. Experts with practical experience and from international universities are frequently involved in the presentation of modules.<\/p>\n

BA International Studies<\/h3>\n

This programme provides a solid foundation for understanding global affairs, cultural diversity and international political economy. It prepares students for various careers, from diplomacy to international trade and offers the benefit of foreign language study.<\/p>\n

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No<\/p>\n

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See the 2022 Calendar (page 35) for the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences which is available online here:\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/www.sun.ac.za\/english\/Documents\/Yearbooks\/Current\/ArtsAndSocialSciences.pdf<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Dr Guy Lamb at glamb@sun.ac.za<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Generally Math Literacy is sufficient, but please check the Calendar at https:\/\/www.sun.ac.za\/english\/Documents\/Yearbooks\/Current\/ArtsAndSocialSciences.pdf<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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