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Bachelor of International Studies

Springfield, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Bachelor of Science in International Studies is offered by the Political Science & Sociology unit of Murray State University's College of Humanities and Fine Arts.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (Up to 12 months (Optional Practical Training per education level) plus 24-month STEM OPT extension for degrees on the STEM Designated Degree Program List with an E-Verify employer and Form I-983 (up to 36 months total for STEM)): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Explain the principal concepts and methods of International Studies. Apply knowledge involving required coursework includes writing and inquiry in the social sciences. Interpret relevant information
Work on discipline-specific assignments
And communicate findings effectively.

Career outcomes

Project Assistant
Research Assistant
Program Coordinator
Graduate Trainee

Curriculum

The catalogue describes a 120-credit-hour bachelor programme in the Political Science & Sociology unit of the College of Humanities and Fine Arts. Required coursework includes Writing and Inquiry in the Social Sciences
Research Methods
Senior Seminar Political Science
American Foreign Policy
International Law and Organizations
Comparative Public Administration.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary school transcript with English translation
Passport copy
Proof of English proficiency
One letter of recommendation
Bank letter and Affidavit of Support
SAT/ACT not required
Transfer applicants also submit college transcripts.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school transcript (English translation), Passport copy, Proof of English proficiency, Letter of recommendation (international page), Affidavit of Support and bank letter, SAT/ACT not required, Transfer applicants submit college transcripts

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 74
PTE Academic 50
Duolingo 100
Oxford Test of English 120

Documents you’ll need

High school transcripts in English
Passport copy
English proficiency evidence or accepted alternative
Letter of recommendation

How to apply

Check requirements: admission is rolling with no set deadline; entry is Fall or Spring. Apply online at the official university website or through the Common Application. Submit English secondary school transcripts
passport copy
proof of English proficiency
a letter of recommendation and a bank letter on the Affidavit of Support form. Decisions are usually released within three weeks of a complete application. After acceptance WNE issues the I-20 and mails it to your permanent address. Use the I-20 to apply for the F-1 student visa and show proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$51,400 USD
Application fee	_
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Main Campus
Faculty or school	College of Arts and Sciences
Department	History, Philosophy, Political Science and Economics
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	Up to 12 months (Optional Practical Training per education level) plus 24-month STEM OPT extension for degrees on the STEM Designated Degree Program List with an E-Verify employer and Form I-983 (up to 36 months total for STEM)
Scholarship note	International undergraduate partial scholarships of 10000 to 22000 USD may be offered to a limited number of applicants with strong academic records. Funding is competitive and not guaranteed.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
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Program starts
August 2027
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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.