Overview

Northeastern University embraces that every student’s education and career path is unique, which is why we created the Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies.

Through this flexible program, you'll:

Create a customized study plan with your academic advisor to create a degree that matches your educational and career goals.
Receive experience-driven opportunities to gain real-world experience to help build your resume.
Learn from industry professionals who have extensive and proven experience in a variety of industries and fields.
Study from a core set of courses dedicated to communication, leadership, and project management skills—in-demand skills used in almost every industry and role.
Apply previous coursework to maximize transfer credits and accelerate time to completion.
Benefit from flexible learning options, including 100% online, on-campus evening classes in Boston, or both.

Unique Features

Customize your plan of study—developed with your advisor— to meet your career goals.
Taught by industry experts with experience at places like Ernst & Young, John Hancock, MIT, and more.
Apply previous coursework to maximize transfer credits and accelerate time to completion.
Earn your degree with flexible learning options - on-campus evening classes in Boston, or a hybrid of online and on-campus classes.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Writing for the Professions: Business and the Social Sciences
Statistics for the Behavioral and Social Sciences
Organizational Communication
Assessing Your Leadership Capacity
Leading and Managing Change
Human Behavior in the Social Environment
Project Management Fundamentals - Project Initiation and Close
Writing to Inform and Persuade
Professional Speaking

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-20 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-11-12 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-27 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-07-08 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

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Duolingo English Test

130

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Disciplines

Liberal Arts View 1911 other Bachelors in Liberal Arts in United States

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

TOEFL^® IBT

Duolingo English Test

130

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

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

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application
Academic transcripts: official high school degree or completed attestation form or official GED or official associate degree showing degree conferral and date
Academic transcripts from each institution you previously attended
Official foreign transcripts: must include English translation. We encourage you to submit a course-by-course evaluation of your diploma(s) and transcript(s)
Proof of English language proficiency: ONLY for students for whom English is not their primary language

Tuition Fee

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International

16230 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 541 USD per credit during 48 months.
National

16230 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 541 USD per credit during 48 months.
In-State

16230 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 541 USD per credit during 48 months.

Living costs for Boston

1560 - 3239 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Interdisciplinary Studies.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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