BA International Relations at Arizona State University

Programme overview

In a globalized world with increasing political, economic, demographic and climatic challenges, studies in international relations are all the more prized by the public and private sectors. In the Bachelor of Arts program in international relations, you develop analytic skill sets and mastery of forward-thinking content areas through rigorous curriculum, distinct internships and research opportunities.

Faculty: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Department: School of Politics and Global Studies | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

Sample courses POS 160 Global Politics SGS 101 Thinking Globally INR 205 Perspectives on International Relations POS 301 Empirical Political Inquiry INR 484 Internship POS 348 Do You Want to Build a Nation? What If Current ASU students, see how your courses can apply to another major and find out how to change your major .

Career pathways

Our graduates are prepared for a variety of career paths, including: Career Growth Median Salary More Information Business Intelligence Analyst Growth: 34.6% Median Salary: $120,230 Learn more Climate Change Analyst Growth: 6.1% Median Salary: $82,220 Learn more Intelligence Officer Growth: 0.2% Median Salary: $93,790 Learn more Lawyer Growth: 4.7% Median Salary: $159,670 Learn more Military Officer Growth: Not available Median Salary: Not available Learn more Operations Research Analyst Growth: 11.9% Median Salary: $88,940 Learn more Political Science Professor Growth: 2.5% Median Salary: $98,070 Learn more Public Relations Manager (PR Manager) Growth: 5.7% Median Salary: $146,910 Learn more Regulatory Affairs Manager Growth: 4.9% Median Salary: $141,900 Learn more Statistician Growth: 11.0% Median Salary: $105,650 Learn more Show more Example job titles and salaries listed are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No programme-specific requirements are published. Admission is to the university: all students must meet ASU general university admission requirements (first-year, transfer, international and readmission pathways).

Domestic applicants: USD 12,177 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit Source

International applicants: USD 22,792 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loa Source

Entry terms: Fall and Spring semesters plus Summer; the estimator lists Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 admit terms. Transfer students may start in multiple terms throughout the year.

First-year applications open on or around July 1. ASU's priority admission date is Nov. 1. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents; apply with the ASU application or the Common Application (one only). ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission. FAFSA priority filing date: Jan. 15.

Transfer students apply with the ASU application or the Transfer Common Application; ASU uses rolling admission without hard deadlines for transfer applicants and decisions follow two to four weeks after all items are received. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents. ACT or SAT scores are not required.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply

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