International Relations ,BA
Conflict, Foreign Policy, Human Rights, Intelligence, Peace, Policy Analysis, Security, Trade, War, diplomacy
Turn your passion for change into global impact. Learn about security, intelligence and diplomacy, as well as international trade, law and institutions from faculty experts and policy practitioners. Develop the analytic and communication skills and awareness of global systems to enact meaningful change in the public, nonprofit and private sectors.
In a globalized world with increasing political, economic, demographic and climatic challenges, studies in international relations are all the more prized by the public and private sectors.
Students in the Bachelor of Arts program in international relations develop analytic skill sets and mastery of forward-thinking content areas through rigorous curriculum, distinct internships and research opportunities. Students learn about national security, cybersecurity, AI and governance, intelligence, conflict processes, diplomacy, international trade, and both international organizations and countries across the globe.
- College/school:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Location: Tempe or Online , ASU Local
- Second language requirement: Yes
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
- First required math course: MAT 114 - College Mathematics
- Math
intensity: General
This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving students who want the opportunity to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree. These programs feature the same high quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.
This program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:
Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission
A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
It is now possible to earn an ASU degree with ASU Local, an integrated college experience in which students take advantage of in-person success coaching and programming experiences on site while completing one of 130+ undergraduate online degree programs, all of which come with online faculty interaction and tutoring support.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program’s learning outcomes include the following:
- Correctly apply one of the main theories of international relations, liberalism, to a global event or policy.
- Write about topics of international relations using clear and concise language.
- Apply social science research methods in research design.
Faculty expertise and international networks of public, private and nonprofit partnerships provide international relations students with distinct and impactful internships and research opportunities at home, in Washington, D.C., and abroad. With more than 300 Global Education program opportunities available to them, international relations students can tailor their experience to their specific interests and skill sets. Whether in a foreign country, in the U.S. or online, students build communication skills, learn to adapt and persevere, and are exposed to research and internships across the world, increasing their professional network.
International relations graduates leverage their critical thinking and communication skills, cross-cultural competencies and valuable practical knowledge to pursue careers as foreign service officers, security analysts and policy analysts, and in other data-driven roles. Specifically, their sector-spanning analytic skills are useful for successful careers in many areas, including:
- foreign service
- journalism
- judicial administration
- law
- political analysis
- political consulting
- politics
- public relations
Program graduates are prepared for positions in the following types of settings:
- the courts
- foreign service organizations
- international agencies and organizations
- legislative staff organizations
- lobbying and advocacy groups
- local, national and global nonprofit organizations
- local and national media organizations
- multinational corporations
- national, state and local government agencies
- research institutions
In addition, graduates are well positioned to attend top-tier graduate, law and professional schools in public policy, diplomacy and leadership, political science, data analytics and global trade.
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
| Career | *Growth | *Median salary |
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33.5%
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$112,590
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4.4%
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$80,060
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-0.7%
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$93,580
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4.1%
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$151,160
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Not available
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21.5%
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$91,290
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2.0%
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$94,680
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5.0%
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$138,520
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4.5%
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$136,550
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8.5%
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$103,300
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School of Politics and Global Studies
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COOR 6797
spgs@asu.edu
480-965-8563
Program term definitions
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
ASU adds new programs to Degree Search frequently. Come back often and look for the "New Programs" option.
ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
