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Bachelor of International Relations

Wilkes University

  • Wilkes-Barre, United States
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

One-year Masters examining global politics beyond a Eurocentric view, With theory and research training.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • 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

  • 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

  • Secondary school record in English showing subjects and overall rating (transfer students with 30+ college credits submit college transcripts instead); proof of English proficiency unless instruction was in English; financial verification for one year; passport copy. Source: https://www.wilkes.edu/admissions/international/international-requirements.aspx

Accepted academic background

Secondary school record in English (courses and overall rating), Transfer students with 30+ college credits submit college transcripts instead

Language tests

  • IELTS 5.5
  • TOEFL iBT 60
  • TOEFL PBT 500
  • PTE Academic 42
  • Duolingo 85
  • IELTS 5.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Secondary School Transcripts
  • Passport Photo Page
  • Proof of English Proficiency if Applicable
  • Financial Verification and Bank Statement
  • Certified English Translations if Applicable

How to apply

  1. Check requirements and deadlines: first-year and transfer applicants
  2. fall (August) June 15 from outside the US (nursing May 15)
  3. spring (January) November 15 (nursing October 15). Apply online through the official online application portal (application fee USD 50 per bursar schedule). Upload secondary school transcript in English
  4. college transcripts if transferring
  5. English proof
  6. financial verification and passport copy. Email to [email protected]. No interview stated. Theatre programmes need an audition. Pay the USD 1
  7. 000 deposit after admission. Receive the I-20 from the Office of Global Engagement
  8. pay the USD 350 SEVIS fee and apply for the F-1 visa. Arrive up to 30 days before the I-20 start date
  9. attend orientation and complete the health form.

Other costs

Tuition per year$44,732 USD
Application fee$50 USD
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Program details

CampusWilkes-Barre
Faculty or school_
DepartmentBehavioral and Social Sciences
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study pace_
Post-study stayUp 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)
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    15 Nov 2026

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  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    15 Jun 2027

    213 days left

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.