Faculty of Social Sciences & International Relations

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Welcome To Faculty of Social Sciences & International Relations

The Faculty of Social Sciences and International Relations (FSSIR) offers Undergraduate Courses in International Relations, Political Science, Psychology and Sociology. Master’s programs are offered in the same discipline, and Doctoral programs are available in International Relations and Political Science, while programs at this level are also being developed in the other two fields under the Faculty of Social Sciences and International Relations jurisdiction. Master’s degrees require course work and successful defense of a thesis, a project report, or written and oral examinations. PhD programs require a mixture of course work and research culminating in a dissertation.

Career Potentials

With a Bachelor in International Relations, Political Science, Sociology or Psychology, students will have many opportunities to work for a range of both public and private institutions including government agencies, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, private companies and civil society, and this is just to name a few. Most importantly, since our government is now committed to implement many reform initiatives, therefore students enrolling in our faculty will be in high demands.

Programs offered

The Faculty of Social Sciences and International Relations (SSIR) offers Undergraduate Courses in International Relations, Political Science, Psychology and Sociology. Master’s programs are offered in the same discipline, and Doctoral programs are available in International Relations and Political Science, while programs at this level are also being developed in the other two fields under the Faculty of Social Sciences and International Relations jurisdiction. At the undergraduate level, advanced students may earn honors by maintaining a 3.00 GPA and defending their senior projects with a B grade or better. Master’s degrees require course work and successful defense of a thesis, a project report, or written and oral examinations. PhD programs require a mixture of course work and research culminating in a dissertation.

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Majors & Program

Study Options
International Relations
International relations courses introduce the students to the wider world beyond the borders of Cambodia and examine the forces that shape our world today as well as their impact on this country. This discipline furthermore examines relations between the states of the world and the impact of globalization and economic interdependence on all of us.

Political Science
This major provides students with broader and deeper understanding of political theories and political issues that are happening everyday in our society. Students will be taught to critically think and analyze complex issues in both domestic and world politics. A wide range of courses will be offered to equip students with both knowledge and necessary skills, which will help them to compete for good jobs after they graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.

Sociology
Sociology studies the interaction between various groups in society and also the relationship between these groups and the government. The field of sociology is further concerned with the development of civil society, gender relations, and relations between individuals and various collectivities.

Psychology
Psychology focuses on the development of individual personality traits and the emergence of attitudes and values in individuals. Social psychology examines the way in which individuals interact with others in groups and in the wider society. This field therefore contributes considerably to personal development within wider collectivities.

Undergraduate Program

Sociology

Bachelor

International Relations: Diplomacy

Master

International Relations: Peace and Development

Master

Master of Political Sciences

Master

Applied Conflict Transformation Studies (ACTS)

Master

Ph.D. International Relations

Doctor

Ph.D. Political Science

Doctor

Ph.D Applied Conflict Transformation Studies (ACTS)

Doctor

Scholarship

Students major in International Relations and Political Science will have greater opportunities to apply for scholarships to continue their graduate study in many countries around the world. Most importantly, Students will also have comparative advantage to compete with students from other universities, because our courses are conducted in English, and students are trained to critically think and analyze complex issues both in the classrooms and in real politics. Several important sources of scholarships for our students include Endeavour Award, the Australian Leadership Award (ALA), Japanese Development Scholarship (JDS), Chevening Scholarship, Fulbright, and this is just to name a few.