Overview

Issues such as global climate change, migration patterns, human rights as well as how to manage a global pandemic are critically analyzed in the context of globalization. An International Studies degree at the University of Central Missouri prepares students for careers in government, international education, and non-governmental organization among others. International Studies majors specialize in one of four concentrations – Development and the Physical Environment, Policy Studies, Peace and Justice and Global Society and Culture. They also specialize in a geographic region: Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America or the Middle East.

Program Learning Outcomes

The graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Studies will use the knowledge and skills obtained in the program to:

Exhibit an understanding of how policy decisions of developed countries affect the global system and how an interdependent world system impacts the economic and social patterns of developing countries.

Demonstrate knowledge of the social movements and organizations that contribute to the creation of goals and values that transcend national cultures and ideologies.

Communicate effectively at the intermediate level in a foreign language.

Apply the discipline’s theories, approaches, and methods to interpret global issues.

Exhibit sensitivity and respect for other cultures as well as an ability to operate with civility in a complex, diverse and globalized world.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ethnographic Methods

Economic Geography

International Studies

International Studies in Practice

Comparative Government and Politics

World Politics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Warrensburg, United States

Disciplines

International Relations View 683 other Bachelors in International Relations in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the International Student Application

Pay the non-refundable $75 application fee

Prove English proficiency

Provide financial support letter

Provide a bank statement with adequate funds

Official Transcripts

Photocopy of passport

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

17100 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 570 USD per credit during 48 months.
National

17100 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 570 USD per credit during 48 months.
In-State

8550 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 285 USD per credit during 48 months.

Living costs for Warrensburg

800 - 1300 USD /month

Living costs

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