Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [International Studies] From Virginia Tech

An International Studies degree draws from subjects like history, politics, religion, geography, economics, as well as foreign languages. This give you a comprehensive understanding of diverse nations, cultures, and the challenges they face. You'll become proficient in at least one foreign language.

We offer a broad training in the liberal arts, emphasizing the study of foreign languages. Our five degree options give you specialized skills to prepare for roles in government, business, defense, international development, and non-governmental organizations.

The program offers a broad liberal arts education, meaning you'll gain critical thinking and writing skills that apply in any field. Our alumni include vice-presidents of major banks, managers in multinational corporations, foreign service officers, civil servants in the Pentagon and United States intelligence agencies, and Peace Corps volunteers. Graduates of this program have also been admitted to some of the most prestigious law and graduate schools in the country. Some common careers of our graduates include:

• Military officers
• Financial consultants
• Political organizers
• Teachers
• Journalists
• Lawyers
• Foreign aid administrators
• Engineers
• Law enforcement