BA International Affairs at University of Cincinnati

Programme overview

As a long-established interdisciplinary major offered by the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA), the International Affairs major allows you to delve into the workings of global and regional politics, cultures, and societies. In the major, you learn how you can make a difference in such international issues as poverty, war, climate change, and protecting human rights. The major prepares you for careers in government, nongovernmental organizations, the private sector, and more.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Duration: 4 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cincinnati, OH, United States

What you will study

To graduate from the UC College of Arts and Sciences, students must: Earn at least 120 credits. This can include transfer credit, AP credit and free electives, but does not include preparatory coursework. Students who have met all other degree requirements must continue earning credit until the total number of their earned hours comes to at least 120. Attain a 2.0 grade point average for all courses taken at the University of Cincinnati.

Career pathways

Graduates with a BA in international affairs are prepared for careers in many sectors, including: Government (diplomacy, intelligence, military, and more) Multi-lateral organizations (the United Nations and many others) International and National Nongovernmental organizations Businesses and multinational corporations Consulting Journalism, communications, and public relations

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to this major follows the university/college admission requirements: Please visit the Undergraduate Admissions page for more information. International students should visit the Undergraduate Admissions for International Students page for more information.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer semesters for first-year and transfer students; the College-Conservatory of Music generally accepts transfer applications for fall only, except BA Music and Electronic Media.

First-year: Early Action deadline November 1 (fall only); fall application deadline March 1 (rolling admission), spring November 1, summer March 1. Confirmation deadlines: May 1 (fall), December 1 (spring), April 1 (summer). The BSN has a priority deadline of November 1 and CCM applicants are encouraged to submit pre-screening materials by November 15.

Transfer: fall application deadline July 1, spring November 1, summer March 1. CCM programmes: December 1 application deadline for fall; DAAP programmes: March 1 application deadline for fall.

First-year applicants apply through the Common Application; ACT/SAT scores are optional for fall 2025 and fall 2026 entry.

Graduate applications: programmes set their own deadlines and decision schedules. Most programmes use the UC Graduate Admissions Application; Nursing uses NursingCAS, Occupational Therapy OTCAS, Physical Therapy PTCAS, Athletic Training ATCAS, Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology CSDCAS, and Public Health SOPHAS.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.uc.edu/apply.html

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