Bachelor of Arts in International Relations

Explore how peoples and nations interact across political boundaries.
As a student in the International Relations BA program at UMass Boston, you will acquire the skills you need to pursue a career in global affairs. Additionally, you will develop an understanding of the complexities of international politics, gain valuable research and analytical skills, and explore the role of diplomacy and conflict resolution in the international community.

In this program, you will:

Acquire a foundational knowledge of the principles of international relations, including the history and institutions involved in global politics
Develop critical thinking and analytical skills through the examination of complex political issues and the evaluation of competing theories and arguments
Gain practical research and writing skills through the completion of independent research projects and the analysis of primary and secondary sources

Career Possibilities
Become a(n):

Diplomat
Intelligence Analyst
Nonprofit Advocate
International Development Specialist
Foreign Correspondent
Campaign Manager
Peace Corps Volunteer

Your future success at UMass Boston is important to us, and that begins with your high school curriculum.

All non-native speakers of English must demonstrate English language proficiency. Students can demonstrate proficiency by submitting the following exams:

TOEFL (79+)
IELTS (6.0+)
SAT (Evidence Based Reading & Writing (ERWS) component of 480+)
ACT (Reading and English component scores totaling 34)
Duolingo English Test (100+)