International Relations ,BS
Conflict, Foreign Policy, Human Rights, Intelligence, Peace, Policy Analysis, Security, Trade, diplomacy, statistics
Do you want to change the world for the better? Learn about security, intelligence, diplomacy, and international trade, law and institutions from faculty experts and policy practitioners. You'll develop analytic and quantitative skills to provide data-driven solutions to global challenges and 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 Science program in international relations develop analytic and quantitative skill sets and mastery of forward-thinking content areas through rigorous curriculum, distinct internships and research. Students gain valuable practical knowledge about national security, cybersecurity, AI-intelligence strategies, 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: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
- First required math course: MAT 114 - College Mathematics
- Math
intensity: General
Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. 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.
Faculty expertise and an international network 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 are able to 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 analytic, statistical and communication skills to pursue careers in intelligence, security, international trade and public policy, and other data-driven forecasting fields. They are prepared for a variety of employment opportunities in:
- data analytics
- foreign service
- intelligence and security
- journalism
- law
- political science
- politics
- public relations
Program graduates are prepared for positions in the following types of establishments:
- federal and international civil service
- foreign service organizations
- intelligence and security agencies and contractors
- international agencies and organizations
- international development institutions
- law firms specializing in international law
- lobbying and advocacy groups
- local, national and global nonprofit organizations
- local and national media organizations
- multinational corporations
- political consulting firms
- research institutions
In addition, graduates are well positioned to attend top-tier graduate, law and professional schools in global trade, public policy, diplomacy and leadership, political science and data analytics.
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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35.2%
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$103,500
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35.2%
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$103,500
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1.5%
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$86,280
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7.5%
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$135,740
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Not available
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22.5%
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$85,720
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3.7%
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$83,770
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5.9%
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$129,430
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3.3%
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$128,620
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31.6%
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$98,920
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School of Politics and Global Studies
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COOR 6797
spgs@asu.edu
480-965-8563
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
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. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. 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.
