International Studies BA

All international studies students are required to complete at least one experiential learning activity before graduating which can include internships, abroad experiences, or participation in service-learning projects.

Complement your education

Students complement their International Studies major with coursework in related departments like Politics, Economics, Sociology and Anthropology, History, or Modern Languages, including programs within the Dolan School of Business.

Learn from a diverse faculty

Our program faculty brings expertise from an array of disciplines ‌within the social sciences, humanities, and business fields and offers years of international research experience in countries around the world, including Brazil, China, Germany, Guatemala, Jamaica, Morocco, and Russia, to name a few.

Get involved

Fairfield promotes multidimensional learning and encourages students to get involved through organizations such as the International Monetary Fund, International Studies Association, the United Nations, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, and the World Bank Group.