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Bachelor of International Studies

Kent, 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 completed in the home country; Minimum GPA 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for international first-year applicants (some majors selective); Students with prior college enrolment apply as transfers; SAT/ACT not required; English proficiency proof required.

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completed in home country; Students with prior college enrolment apply as transfer

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 71
PTE Academic 48
Duolingo 100

Documents you’ll need

Passport copy
Academic transcripts
Graduation certificate
English proficiency evidence
Statement of purpose where requested
Financial support evidence

How to apply

Review the admission requirements for Bachelor of International Studies. Prepare academic transcripts
Graduation evidence
Language results
required supporting documents. Complete the application to Kent State University. Submit the required documents and pay the application fee. Monitor the applicant portal for the admission decision. If admitted
Accept the offer and pay any required deposit. Complete study permit or visa requirements where applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$24,298, $34,298 USD
Application fee	$70 USD
Deposit	$1,000 USD

Program details

Campus	Kent Campus
Faculty or school	College of Sciences and Humanities
Department	School of Multidisciplinary Social Sciences and Humanities
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Kent State offers merit-based scholarships and other awards for eligible international students. Award criteria, Amounts, And deadlines vary by scholarship.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
199 days left
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
1 Oct 2027
321 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.