About University of Johannesburg UJ International Relations

Politics is personal! Politics is ubiquitous! Politics is about power relationships and authority. The study of politics is exciting. It focuses on past events and current events, institutions, theories, ideas and identities at the local and the international levels. Political Science is divided into sub-disciplines: Political theory, Comparative politics, African politics and International Relations. A degree with Politics as a major will sharpen your thinking and communication skills and enable you to understand and improve the world you live in.

A leading Politics and International Relations Department, anchored in Africa, producing cutting edge local, national, regional and internationally oriented research; delivering high calibre students who will rethink and reshape the political landscape; creating expertise and engagement on African and world politics, consolidating strategic partnerships that will stimulate intellectual growth and facilitate global reach.