University · Ogun State
Admission requirements for International Relations at Covenant University, Canaanland, Ota, Ogun State, Ogun State.
English, Civic Education, Government or History and any other two from the following subjects: Art – CRS or Literature-in English; Commercial – Accounting, Business Studies or Commerce; Social Science – Economics or Geography.
International Relations is a dynamic social science programme that equips students with deep understanding of global politics, diplomacy, foreign policy, international law, and the interactions between nation-states, multinational organisations, and non-governmental bodies. Students examine Africa's place within the global order, trade agreements, conflict resolution, and humanitarian issues shaping today's world. The curriculum blends history, economics, political theory, and strategic studies to produce graduates who think critically about international affairs. Career opportunities in Nigeria are broad and rewarding, spanning the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and diplomatic service, international organisations such as the United Nations and African Union, multinational corporations, and development and humanitarian agencies like USAID or Médecins Sans Frontières. While no single mandatory professional body governs the field, membership of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs strengthens professional credibility considerably.