Overview

What Can You Do with an International Relations Degree?

With its focus on global politics, the global economy and global development, a degree in international relations gives you the ability to analyze and understand the major challenges facing today’s interconnected world. Interdisciplinary in approach but anchored in political science, the program provides strong analytical skills to prepare for success in almost any global career, from international law and diplomacy to governmental affairs, advocacy, nonprofits, think tanks and public policy, higher education and NGOs. Many students also go on to advanced graduate study.

Why Earn Your BA in International Relations?

Gain hands-on experience at the United Nations or with international firms, banks and NGOs involved in pressing global issues.
Learn through active participation in small classes, with award-winning faculty recognized for their scholarship.
Be career-ready by the time you graduate after connecting with internships, professional development opportunities and our powerful alumni network.

What Can You Do with a Degree in International Relations?

A degree in international relations from Adelphi University is a gateway to success in any global career, from international law and business to diplomacy, governmental affairs, advocacy, nonprofits, think tanks and public policy, higher education and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Quantitative Research Skills
Statistics for Social Sciences
Comparative Political Analysis
Policy Analysis
Theories & Practice of International Relations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

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National: Applications received after the March 1 priority date will be considered on a space-available basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Garden City, United States

Disciplines

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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

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed undergraduate application: Choose the Adelphi Application or Common Application.
Application fee: $50 nonrefundable, payable online or by U.S. bank check/money order.
Personal statement/essay: Up to 500 words responding to a prompt or your own topic. A school paper from the current year may be submitted instead.
Academic records: Official secondary school or university transcripts required. Submit originals in native language plus English translation. Photocopies must be officially stamped. Transfer students must include all college transcripts and course descriptions.
SAT/ACT or English proficiency: May be submitted via transcript or testing agency. GED or students out of school 1+ year may be exempt unless requested.
Résumé (optional): List activities, work, or volunteer experience.
Credential evaluation (international students): Required course-by-course evaluation from a NACES member organization (e.g., WES, ECE, IEE, TEC).

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

52110 USD / year

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52110 USD / year

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In-State

52110 USD / year

≈ 52110 USD / year

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

What Can You Do with an International Relations Degree?

Why Earn Your BA in International Relations?

What Can You Do with a Degree in International Relations?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

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Disciplines

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