Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Bachelor
4 years
Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Why study International Relations at UBC Okanagan?
Get your UBC degree in international relations (IR) and learn how to critically examine global issues and interactions between state and non-state actors.
The IR program draws on diverse disciplines, including political science, history, sociology, economics and anthropology to bolster students’ understanding and equip them with the skills necessary to critically assess the contours and dynamics of international politics and events—from conflicts in Afghanistan and the Congo, to the rise of women as political actors.
Careers and Outcomes
UBC degrees are respected by employers around the globe. Program graduates will have the skills to pursue a career in a variety of fields like,
- Political aide
- Lawyer
- Public relations specialist
- Event planner
- Market researcher/analyst
- Diplomat/embassy officer
- Journalist/reporter/critic
- Financial planner/advisor
- Foreign aid worker
- Public policy analyst
- Human rights officer
- Labour relations mediator
- Lobbyist/activist
- Intelligence agent
- Media analyst/researcher
- Fundraiser
- Policy advisor/researcher
- Speech writer
- Foreign service officer
- Labour organizer/negotiator
- Community relations specialist
- Community worker
- Immigration officer
- University relations advisor
- Social compliance analys
Experiential Learning
Expand your horizons while studying abroad, conducting meaningful research, or working in the community with your UBC colleagues.
Learn more about Co-op, Go Global, Undergraduate Research Awards and other opportunities at Experiential Education.
Follow your ideas and jump-start your career:
- Pursue innovative and original research as part of the Undergraduate Research Awards.
- Volunteer as a research assistant or pursue directed studies or honours opportunities, some of the many opportunities for undergraduate students to gain valuable research experience.
Travel to conferences or competitions with financial assistance made available through the Tuum Est Student Initiative Fund, which provides financial support up to $3,500.
Global and Close-Knit
At UBC Okanagan, you gain all the benefits of attending a globally ranked, top 5% university while studying in a close-knit learning community. 50% of graduates, from all across the globe, choose to stay in the region.
Discover the Okanagan
A diverse natural region with sandy beaches, beautiful farms, vineyards, orchards and snow-capped mountains, the Okanagan is an inspirational landscape perfect for those seeking leisure or outdoor adventure.
UBC's Okanagan campus borders the dynamic city of Kelowna, a hub of economic development with a population of more than 150,000 people— the fourth fastest-growing population in Canada.
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