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BA International Relations at University of Delaware

University of Delaware, United States

Programme overview

Understand power across borders How do countries and communities respond to conflict, economic change, migration and other challenges that cross national borders? As an international relations major at the University of Delaware, you will examine how governments, international organizations and societies cooperate, compete and shape global affairs. The interdisciplinary curriculum brings together political science, economics, history, geography, anthropology and advanced language study.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Department of Political Science and International Relations  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Newark, DE, United States

What you will study

Areas of study: Development and Political Economy, Diplomacy and Global Order, Societies and Beliefs, U.S. Foreign Policy and National Security.

Career pathways

Career options: International organizations and agencies, Business, Foreign service, National security, Government Agencies, Non-Governmental Organizations, Nonprofits, Public Policy and Administration.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to the University of Delaware (and the major's college), not to the major itself. Applicants complete a high school diploma or equivalent; recommended preparation is 16 academic units: English 4, mathematics 3 (Algebra 1 or higher), science 3 (including 2 labs), history/social sciences 3, plus 3 academic electives. Standardized test scores are optional. Application uses the Common or Coalition application with an essay; up to two letters of recommendation are optional. Honors College applicants apply by the Nov. 1 early action deadline. Applies to the University; no separate programme-specific requirement is published on the major page.

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