B.Sc. in International Relations and Diplomacy
Program Profile
The program aims to provide students with basic knowledge in political systems, public policy, and political analysis tools.
Occupational profiles of graduates
- Policy analyst, government worker, diplomat, researcher, NGO staff, political advisor.
- Works in government, research, or helping communities through NGOs.
- Provides advice, studies problems, and helps make decisions.
Qualification awarded
Bachelor of International Relations and Diplomacy
Length of programme
4 Years
Number of credits
240 ECTS credits
Mode of Study
Full time on campus
Read more about the programme
Get detailed information about the programme requirements, courses, credits, and educational objectives as a PDF file.
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
- Prepare graduates who can understand political systems and decision-making.
- Develop students’ skills in political research and analysis.
- Equip students to work in government institutions, public organizations, and Non-Governmental Organizations.
- Strengthen students’ communication and teamwork skills in political and administrative fields.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Understand the basic concepts in International Relations and Public Policy.
- Analyze public policies and evaluate their effects.
- Use research skills to study political issues.
- Communicate effectively and work as part of a team in government and political fields.
Programme structure diagram with credits
Yearly Timeline
Sept. 1, 2026
⚠️ First year students start around mid-October
⚠️ First year students start exams around 20 of January
July 1, 2027
Check out the full academic calendar on UoD's webstie.
Programme Coordinator
Assistant Professor in Political Systems
International Relations and Diplomacy
College of Political Sciences
University of Duhok
Apply to the Programme
Public undergraduate admissions in the KRG region are managed centrally by the Ministry of Higher Education through the online ZankoLine portal (regayzanko.com). After Grade 12 Baccalaureate results are released, high schools provide students with unique login credentials to rank their preferred universities and B.Sc. majors during a 10–14 day registration window. Final placement is automatically determined by the student's Grade 12 average, subject choices, and department capacity.