Bachelor of Arts with Minor in International Studies

About this programme

International Studies is an interdisciplinary program that provides students with tools and skills to understand the relationships that bind humanity together at a global scale. Anchored by core courses in International Development and International Politics, it invites students to consider some of the cultures, languages and socio-economic systems that make International Studies a complex and fascinating field of study. As an interdisciplinary minor, International Studies embraces a wide range of UPEI departments and faculties. Each of its courses highlights global connections and divisions, providing students with an international perspective to complement and enrich their degree major. Current students can declare a minor in this program through their myUPEI account. The personal information requested on this form is collected under Section 31(c) of the PEI Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Read our Disclaimer . Note: Current UPEI students should refer to Student Planning in myUPEI and the UPEI Academic Calendar governing their entry year, and speak to an academic advisor about course requirements. The course structure presented for this program is a recommended, unofficial progression for prospective students. Students wishing to minor in International Studies must complete twenty-one semester hours according to the program described below. All courses are valued at three semester hours. Whenever circumstances warrant it, the Modern Languages Department offers courses in languages other than French, German or Spanish. In the past introductory c