Overview

The major in international studies provides an interdisciplinary perspective on global politics, economics, cultures and history. The combination of cutting edge skills and in depth knowledge of global issues prepares students for careers in a variety of fields such as international public policy, international business and finance, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, and academic research and teaching.
 

 

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Top reasons to major/double-major in International Studies at UCI!

International Studies students are active, engaged and informed global citizens – join us!

1. prepares students with the relevant knowledge, analytical skills, inter-cultural communication and experience necessary for navigating our increasingly globalized world
2. imparts valuable expertise in the politics, economics and cultures of the world through courses such as global health, global racism, and global inequalities
3. teaches students to be thoughtful, agile and critical thinkers, and highly competitive on the job market (we have a long track record of placing majors in a wide range of exciting careers)
4. enables students to apply to a wide range of graduate programs, including MA/PhD programs and law school
5. students are enthusiastic and committed, engaging in research that matters, clubs that organize valuable social and intellectual activities, and experiences that relate classroom knowledge to the world
6. students and alums are working to shape the future of international affairs locally and globally
7. students take the Global and International Studies Forum, a bi-weekly series of public lectures on pressing issues of the day that brings to campus scholars and public figures from across the U.S. and around the world
8. students gain invaluable hands-on experience through internships locally and/or study abroad or through UC Washington D.C. Academic Internship Program and UC Washington D.C. Summer Academic Internship Program.