BachelorRecommended

Bachelor of International Studies

Baton Rouge, 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: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): 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

Equivalent of a US high school diploma with a B (3.0) average
Transfer applicants need 3.0 on international credit and at least 30 semester hours
Official transcripts and TOEFL or IELTS scores (Duolingo accepted per score table) unless exempt.
3.0 (B average on the US 4.0 scale).

Minimum GPA

Accepted academic background

Equivalent of a US high school diploma with a B (3.0) academic average, Transfer applicants need 3.0 on international credit (2.5 on US college work) and at least 30 semester hours.

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 79
TOEFL PBT 550
Duolingo 100

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
English Language Test Results (if applicable).

How to apply

Review the program admission requirements. Prepare the relevant academic and supporting documents. Submit the completed application through the institution's admissions process. Provide any further documents requested by the admissions team. Await an admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$29,537 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Baton Rouge main campus
Faculty or school	College of Humanities & Social Sciences
Department	International Studies
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.