Welcome to the Undergraduate IR Program!

The B.A. in International Relations entails a rigorous – yet highly flexible – course of study, drawing on courses from across all of the social science departments, and with ample opportunity for study abroad, internships, participation in faculty-led research projects, and membership on the Model United Nations team, among many other possibilities.

Requirements for the major include either 33 total credit hours, plus demonstrated proficiency in a modern second language. The major requires 3 required introductory courses, 3 advanced courses in a specific geographic region, 3 advanced courses in specific a topic concentration, a research methods course, and a senior seminar in which students complete an original capstone research project.

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Our current minors are drawn from across the University, and include students from the Newhouse School, Whitman School of Management, Falk College, and the College of Arts & Sciences, in addition to almost every program within the Maxwell School.

Student Resources

IR Distinction Program

Sigma Iota Rho Honor Society

Model UN Program

Student Awards

Student Conference Opportunities

Student Clubs

International Relations Learning Community