B.A International Relations

The demand for BA International Relations has recently grown. Students often pursue this course because-

• BA in International Relations course can be pursued by candidates who wish to pursue a career in the field of International Relations.
• Candidates who are preparing for UPSC CSE and wish to take Political Science and International Relations as their optional subject can pursue this course.
• Those who wish to join the Ministry of External Affairs or other foreign services can opt for this course.

Yes you can become a teacher after pursuing a BA in International Relations. Some teaching positions especially in the primary sections are open to all graduates. In some schools graduates in International Relations can also become Political Science teachers or Social Studies teachers. If you have pursued a D.Ed or B.Ed courses and have cleared TET exam then you stand a better chance of getting selected by schools. You can also become an tutor and can teach students either in offline or online mode.

The distance BA in International Relations and online BA in International Relations are the same courses offered in different modes of education. Though a BA in International Relations is more popular compared to these two courses, it is expected that over the years distance and online modes will gain more prominence. In distance BA in International Relations course, you can directly appear for semester exams without attending classes. In online mode, you will attend classes in online mode. Your semster exams will also be conducted in online mode.

No there is no age limit to pursue BA in International Relations so you can apply for this course at any age. Most colleges and entrance exam conducting bodies do not prescribe any maximum or minimum age limit to pursue this course. Though some colleges, especially private colleges may have their own eligibility criteria.

Yes you can pursue BA in International Relations course after studying in Science stream in Class 12. The course is open to students from all streams. Though it is usually pursued by candidates from Arts stream as they would have studied related subjects such as Political Science and Economics. Make sure that you have secured more than 50% marks in Class 12. This is the minimum marks required for you to fill in the application forms for colleges. Since, BA in International admission is provided on the basis of merit having a good academic record can help you to secure admission in good colleges.

BA International Relations and BA Political Science are interrelated courses that have overlapping concepts. Political Science is a broader domain and International Relations borrows certain concepts from it.

Here are some basic differences between BA International Relations and BA Political Science.

Several colleges offer good packages to the students and alumni of BA International Relations course. Please note that the placement package depends on the college's ranking, students's academic performance and calibre along with various other factors. Some of these colleges are as follows: