Overview

The Global and International Studies in Social Science from Michigan State University helps prepare students for graduate work and applied research, as well as jobs in government, private organizations and non-governmental agencies. Some of the issues students engage in relate to international affairs, economic development, foreign relations, international development, human rights, charity work, education abroad, micro lending and entrepreneurship.

World region concentrations for international studies majors include African studies, Asian studies, Canadian studies, European studies, Latin American and Caribbean studies, Middle Eastern studies, and Russian and Eurasian studies. Global topical concentrations include gender and global change and international development.

Career prospects:

International studies majors pursue careers in a range of industries, excelling in jobs that require knowledge of social science, world regions and global topics.

Alumni work as:

Political affairs analyst
Translator
Research consultant
Community developer — international development projects
NGO recruiter
Public health provider in communities abroad

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cultural Anthropology

Microeconomics

Macroeconomics

Human Geography

World Regional Geography

World History to 1500

Comparative Politics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

East Lansing, United States

Disciplines

International Relations Sociology View 658 other Bachelors in International Relations in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

English requirements

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission is based on:

Academic performance in high school
Strength and quality of curriculum
Recent trends in academic performance
Class rank
Standardized test results
English language proficiency for non-U.S. citizens or permanent residents whose first language is not English
Leadership, talents, conduct and diversity of experience

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

44300 USD / year

≈ 44300 USD / year
Out-of-State

44300 USD / year

≈ 44300 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16916 USD / year

≈ 16916 USD / year

Living costs

East Lansing

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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