Overview

Why Study Politics and International Relations at Wheaton College Illinois?

Politics stands squarely within the liberal arts. It’s the study of how communities make decisions, pursue justice, and manage conflict in order to understand how political institutions connect to human flourishing. As a politics and international relations student at Wheaton, you’ll be equipped with knowledge about politics and government, methods for analyzing political actors and institutions, and the ability to apply biblical and theological perspectives to public life. We offer a wide range of courses, events, and programs all designed to give students the analytical, conceptual, and theological tools so crucial for Christians who seek to understand and act faithfully in a rapidly changing political world.

Internships and Career Preparation

Political Science and International Relations majors are required to have a four credit hour internship that is often one of the highlights of their college career. Students have recently interned for the U.S. State Department, the International Trade Administration, Opportunity International, the Ethics and Public Policy Center, The International Center for Religion and Diplomacy, Amnesty International, the American Enterprise Institute, World Relief, World Vision, offices of state and national politicians, law practices and local advocacy organizations.

When students graduate with an IR or Political Science major from Wheaton, they are well prepared for a wide array of opportunities including careers in law, government, public affairs and international development.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

American Politics and Government
Political Philosophy
Comparative Politics
International Politics
International Political Economy
International Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

124 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wheaton, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Submit an Application
Create your login to your Wheaton College Admissions Portal
Submit Proof of English Proficiency
Submit SAT, ACT, or CLT scores (if applicable)
Submit Official Transcripts
Complete Recommendation Requirements
Submit International Financial Verifications

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

49000 USD / year

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49000 USD / year

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49000 USD / year

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Living costs

Wheaton

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

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Why Study Politics and International Relations at Wheaton College Illinois?

Internships and Career Preparation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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