Overview

Central concerns in International Affairs include power, strategy, war, international cooperation, trade, and economic development. Each course endeavors to give cadets a basic understanding of the subject matter, to present a methodology for solving real-world problems, and to indicate the relevance of the course material to the cadet's future as an Army officer and as a citizen. Graduates with an international relations major will have practiced the ability to do the following: think critically about complex political issues, test hypotheses using reliable methods and evidence, evaluate the moral dimension of issues in international relations, appreciate the existence of uncertainty and its significance, and see important events and issues from multiple perspectives.

The International Affairs major at United States Military Academy at West Point consists of 10 courses. All majors will complete three “toolbox” courses in Political Analysis, Comparative Politics, and Advanced International Relations Theory. These courses provide an essential foundation for future study. In addition, all IR majors must complete two additional courses (beyond the core) in a foreign language. The next four courses consist of electives from all of the sub-fields of political science: two IR electives, one comparative politics elective, and one American politics elective.

Academic Minors and Clubs

IA Majors have the opportunity to pursue academic minors in Grand Strategy or Counterterrorism.

IA Majors will also have the opportunity to participate, travel, and compete as a member of numerous clubs within the Social Sciences Department, including:

Domestic Affairs Forum
Debate Club
International Affairs Forum
Investment Club
Model United Nations
Student Conference on United States Affairs

Programme Structure

Courses:

Political Thought and Ideas

Comparative Politics

Research Methods

National Security Seminar

International Political Economy

Institutions, Governance, & Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

International Relations View 657 other Bachelors in International Relations in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Be sponsored by a national-level government official.

Be between the ages of 17 and 22.

Not be married or pregnant, or have any legal obligation to support children.

Up to 60 international cadets may study at West Point at any given time. Eligible countries are selected on an annual basis by the U.S. State Department and the U.S. Department of Defense. The American embassies notify invited nations to nominate up to six candidates per country to compete for admission to West Point.

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
Out-of-State

Free
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

Free

Additional Details

Fully Funded Education: West Point offers its cadets a fully funded education valued at over $250,000.

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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