Bachelor of International Relations
- Nevada, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
One-year Masters examining global politics beyond a Eurocentric view, With theory and research training.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Critically evaluate concepts and methods in International Relations to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in diplomacy
- Foreign policy and security. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Programme management
- Procurement
- Social work
- Research officer
- Civil servant
Curriculum
- One-year full-time course. Core: international relations theory
- Diplomacy
- Foreign policy and security
- Social research methods and a dissertation. Options include environmental citizenship
- Global governance and international institutions
- Negotiating in international contexts and gender and security.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Women only
- Secondary school transcripts with GPA equivalent to at least 2.6 (US 4.0 scale)
- Certified external exam records
- Certification of finances
- English proof if first language is not English
- Test scores optional
- Additional academic criteria: GPA equivalent of at least 2.6 (US 4.0 scale) on secondary school transcripts
Minimum GPA
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5
- TOEFL iBT 68 (17 per subscore)
- TOEFL PBT 550
- PTE Academic 47
- Duolingo 95
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts
- Secondary school completion certificate
- English language proficiency evidence if required
- Passport identification page
How to apply
- Review the International Relations admission requirements at Cottey College. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of the entry qualification. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $31,088 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Social Sciences |
| Department | International Relations |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Cottey College lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Bachelor of Arts in International Relations. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days leftProgram starts
January 2028
Apply by
15 Nov 2027
366 days left
Scholarships
Cottey College lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Bachelor of Arts in International Relations.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $31,088 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $18,815 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.6. Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 68 (17 per subscore), TOEFL PBT 550, PTE Academic 47, Duolingo 95.
Cottey College lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Bachelor of Arts in International Relations.

