The Department of Political Science and International Relations, as well as the Public Administration programme, have in recent times been the discipline most admired by Nigerian students. In Crawford University, it is the same trend of acceptability by students, resulting in a large number of students on enrolment.
The Department has a crop of qualified and dedicated academic staff who give their best in their daily activities with a view to continuously raising the standard of the Department. Their aim is to remain relevant and play a pivotal role in tackling the challenges of governance in the 21st century and beyond.
The Department offers a four-year programme leading to the award of a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Honours degree in Political Science and International Relations and Public Administration. It also offers a Postgraduate Diploma (PGD).
The duration for a B.Sc. Political Science and International Relations and Public Administration programmes includes a minimum of 8 semesters for 100 level candidates and 6 semesters minimum for students admitted through Direct Entry.
Students of Political Science and International Relations as well as Public Administration are equipped and trained to become graduates who will play critical roles in the socio-economic and governance development of Nigeria and the world at large.
The Department has graduated postgraduate students, including M.Sc. holders, and will soon commence a Ph.D. programme.