International Relations: Politics and History
B.A.
Overview
The IRPH program is designed to address complex and pressing global issues today. The program takes a multidisciplinary approach, combining theories and methods from political science, history, law, and philosophy to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of international relations. The overarching goal of the program is to equip students with the knowledge and skills to analyze and tackle the historical origins and potential solutions to these global challenges.
The program has a proven track record of preparing students for success in further academic pursuits and the job market. Approximately 60% of IRPH graduates go on to attend prestigious graduate schools, including Oxford, Cambridge, LSE, Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Georgetown, and Sciences Po. The remaining 40% of graduates enter a variety of careers, including traditional international relations roles, public policy, development work, business, consulting, and more. The IRPH program has received high marks from the Centre for Higher Education (CHE), a further testament to the program's quality and effectiveness in preparing students for successful careers.
Structure
Costs
Tuition
HK$161,718.60
(international)
HK$161,718.60
(home)
Other costs
€ 8,000 on-campus room and board (double room, shared bathroom, full meal plan)
Funding
All students are considered for an academic achievement scholarship based on their school grade point average (GPA).
Admissions
Qualifications
Undergraduate applicants who are currently attending high school are required to submit transcripts or report cards covering the last 2-3 years of their high school education, including grades 9, 10, 11, and, if available, grade 12 (semester 1) report card showing course registration and current grades.
Applicants who have already completed high school need to provide their high school diploma, final grades, and, if applicable, results from the university entrance examination in their respective country.
Language requirements
IELTS
6.5