The modern world is incredibly complex, and while every generation of leaders has had to contend with an unknown future, the fact is that today, we are now more unsure of how the future will play out, especially when seen from the context of the international structure. Which is why, for events and the future to make sense for the people and for governments to chart out a possible pathway for the future, we need empowered and educated leaders who understand the intricacies of the modern world and are prepared to chart a course for their country to succeed and steer clear of trouble. To this end, Beaconhouse International College has introduced its Liverpool John Moores University-affiliated degree programme for International Relations.
As a testament to the academic excellence and fidelity that the Beaconhouse name is associated with, Beaconhouse International College stands as the bright beacon for international programmes in Pakistan. The LJMU-affiliated programme in IR stands as one of the best internationally acclaimed programmes that any international college in Pakistan offers in this particular field, and this blog will deal with how this programme is equipping the leaders of tomorrow with the theoretical and practical knowledge required for the future generation in international political relations.
Let's start by looking at a quick overview of what the programme is all about.
For students seeking an in-depth understanding and explanation of the noble discipline of IR, Beaconhouse International College offers the outstanding MA (Hons) in International Relations and Politics from the prestigious LJMU. The MA programme is designed to give students a complete grip on the subject and course matter of both international relations and politics, albeit on a grander scale. The MA programme is particularly engaging as it will instill a sense of critical thinking in the students, exposing them to a whole new aspect of history, international relations, and politics, allowing students to view these from another lens, another perspective, and form informed opinions and ideas that can help them with their future career ahead.
Besides just the theoretical paradigm, the MA programme will also see students delve deeper into the many facets of IR: the highlight of the coursework will be topics such as conflict dynamics, US foreign policy, state-building, colonialism, post-colonialism, and neo-imperialism, and the impact that the rise of non-state actors has had on IR. These subjects will expose students to an entirely new world as they will be able to traverse through it with sound academic logic and historical facts.
However, that's not all. This programme will also focus on networking opportunities for students, as well as developing internship programmes for students to aid in their future career. Both of these aspects will help shed the image of this discipline as a purely literal discipline into one that is practical and has plenty of opportunities in terms of meaningful and impactful employment.
The coursework, designed in conjunction with the LJMU, will cover a range of theoretical and historical facets of both IR and politics. Comparative politics will help students understand the basic differences between states and governments of various countries, while International Organisations will explain to the students the history and the need for entities like the EU, the UN, the WTO, and others in the world. This all-encompassing coursework, which will also delve into specific regions across the world, will prepare students for higher education in this amazing discipline, and it is here where they will be able to map out their future career as either a diplomat, a researcher, or an academic.
This degree programme is designed to help students and aspirants gain a deeper understanding and insight of what international relations are all about. From the machinations of how different states work in an international structure to the theoretical framework that helps explain how the international system actually works, and how non-state actors and international bodies and institutions affect the outcome of issues and situations, the MA in IR is the programme-par-excellence for students looking to get in the intricate and impressively engaging world of international relations.
The top college of Pakistan, Beaconhouse International College, aims to revolutionise education in Pakistan by allowing students access to world-class academics set by some of the most prestigious institutions in the world. Whether it's LJMU, the famed University of London, or our approved learning partner Pearson, the academic skyline is bright and the sky is the limit with Beaconhouse International College.