BA International Relations and Development

Duration: 4 Years | Starts September or January

Program Structure

This degree prepares you for a career in international relations – either in government service, or in non-governmental organizations, particularly development-oriented NGOs. The program focuses on the research skills necessary in the study of international relations and development as well as the practical skills needed in these fields.  

Year 1 / Students learn about:
  • The complex relationships that exist among nations, people, and communities
  • A diverse range of cultural, religious, ethnic, national, and other identities
Year 2 / Students are able to:
  • Analyze issues of history, culture, geography, and political economy
  • Explain current approaches toward alleviating poverty and global inequality
  • Evaluate differing political theories
Year 3 / Students gain expertise and skills in:
  • Trade and economic policy
  • How to form and organize an NGO
  • Data analysis and research methods
Year 4 / Students learn how to:
  • Sharpen their leadership and diplomacy skills
  • Complete an independent research project in a chosen area of international relations and development
Fall Semester

September - December

Spring Semester

January - May

Summer Session

May - July

“Education that prepares and empowers”

“The liberal arts education I received at LCC International University has helped me attain a broad knowledge of how the world works. In addition, the faith-based environment at LCC upholds important values such as honesty, fidelity, renunciation of violence, and unconditional love which have all motivated me to pursue excellence in my chosen career field. My academic experience prepared and empowered me to widen my horizons and deal with diversity and change well. I applied this knowledge while working in Brussels, Belgium in an international organization that promotes human dignity.”

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Atika Barjamaj
Country of Origin: Albania
Based in Sweden

International Relations & Development Graduate, 2018

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