BachelorRecommended

Bachelor of International Studies

Rockford, 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 (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

Secondary school graduation (first-year) or college transcripts (transfer)
With English translation if needed
Passport copy
Bank statement
Affidavit if the statement is not in the student's name
Test-optional (SAT/ACT not required)
NACES evaluation may be required.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school graduation (first-year) or college transcripts (transfer), With English translation if needed, Passport copy, Bank statement, Affidavit if the statement is not in the student's name, Test-optional (SAT/ACT not required), NACES evaluation may be required.

Language tests

IELTS 5.5
TOEFL iBT 77
Duolingo 95
PTE Academic 53
IELTS Academic 5.5

Other requirements

Interview required

Documents you’ll need

Completed application form
Academic transcripts
Graduation certificate when applicable
Passport copy
English proficiency evidence
Financial documentation
Program-specific supporting materials when required.

How to apply

Check requirements and rolling admission (official website 2. Apply online at the Rockford application form (rockforduniversity. My. Salesforce-sites. Com/form?formid=217865). Upload transcripts (with English translation) to the document portal. Submit passport copy
Bank statement of at least 43
120 USD (affidavit if not in your name)
English score unless waived. English interview if slightly below the score. Receive I-20
Apply for the F-1 visa (DS-160) and pay the SEVIS fee. Arrive up to 30 days before start and attend international orientation.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$40,420 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	$1,000 USD

Program details

Campus	Main Campus
Faculty or school	College of Arts and Humanities
Department	History, Politics and International Studies
Teaching language	English
Credit value	65
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Rockford University may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

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

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.