Have you ever considered how countries navigate global politics, form partnerships or solve global problems? In international relations you will learn about global and comparative politics. You will also learn valuable skills in critical thought, oral and written communication and quantitative reasoning鈥攖he very skills most useful to employers in all fields, like law, business and journalism, not just politics.
As an interdisciplinary program, all majors are required to complete five core courses: Introduction to American Politics or Introduction to Global Politics, one economics course, one history course, one geography course and an advanced language course. Beyond the core courses, you will choose one topical concentration in development and political economy, diplomacy and global order, societies and beliefs or U.S. foreign policy and national security, and one regional specialization in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America or the Middle East. International relations can complement your many other interests, a second major or minors and prepares you to engage an increasingly complex world.
AREAS OF STUDY
Development and Political Economy
Diplomacy and Global Order
Societies and Beliefs
U.S. Foreign Policy and National Security
CAREER OPTIONS
Politics
Law
Journalism
Government Agencies
Business
Non-Governmental Organizations
Nonprofits
Public Policy and Administration
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Political Science
International Business
Military Sciences
Law
Journalism
Public Policy
Public Administration
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
February 2025
College of Arts and Sciences
University of Delaware,
4 Kent Way,
NEWARK,
Delaware,
19716, United States
Applicants to the University must be graduates of accredited secondary schools or have equivalent credentials. Specifically, for post-secondary, degree-seeking programs, we consider for admission students who
English proficiency test scores:
Direct Admission
Academic Transitions Pathway
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
UD students study high-ranking, research-intensive programs supported by over 275 years of academic heritage, joining a distinguished alumni network
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