Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs and Religious Studies

Introduces the interaction of religious views with institutions and cultures in national and international contexts since the early 20th century. The combined major addresses diverse and cross-disciplinary theories of interstate relations (conflict, cooperation, hierarchies), civil society, transnational advocacy networks, global social/religious movements, state-society relations (religion, democracy, authoritarianism, social justice and ethics, citizenship), comparative study of religious theology and praxis, and knowledge of particular religious traditions, including Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism. International affairs is an interdisciplinary major in the College of Social Sciences and Humanities. The program is designed to prepare undergraduate students with the academic knowledge, cross-cultural awareness, and skills needed to thrive and lead in a diverse world society while promoting global citizenship and social responsibility. Our internationally diverse faculty has a wide-ranging scholarly expertise, with strengths in conflict resolution and peace building, international law, and global politics of gender, ethnicity, and cities.

All first-year applicants are required to submit the Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR). Once your application is submitted and processed, you will be able to access your SRAR through the Application Status Check portal.
All high school transcripts must be sent directly to Northeastern by your high school by the application deadline. Any transcripts sent by you, your family or an independent educational consultant will not be accepted.
First-year applicants must provide a transcript which includes final grades from grades 9, 10, and 11 (or the international equivalents).
190 to 202 on either C1 Advanced (CAE) or C2 Proficiency (CPE)
130 to 145 on the Duolingo English Test (DET)
7.0 to 8.0 on the IELTS Academic
68 to 81 on the PTE Academic
99 to 112 on TOEFL Internet-Based Test (Northeastern will accept either the in-person iBT completed in a test center, or the online iBT Home Edition. Northeastern's TOEFL Code is 3667.)