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BA International Studies
American University of Sharjah
- Duration
- 4 years Full-time
- Next intake
- August 2026
- Indicative annual fee
- AED 92,000 / year
Course overview
International studies at AUS combines politics, economics, history and regional expertise, taught on a campus where the student body itself spans roughly ninety nationalities.
The Gulf is one of the most consequential diplomatic and trading regions in the world, and the degree uses that proximity, with fieldwork, model UN and internships in consulates, NGOs and multinational firms across the Emirates.
Key modules
- Introduction to International Relations
- Comparative Politics
- International Political Economy
- Middle East Politics
- Research Methods in Social Science
- Senior Capstone Project
Entry requirements
Academic
A good high school record through A-Levels, the IB Diploma, CBSE/ISC or an equivalent international qualification, with strong performance in humanities or social science subjects.
English language
- IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0
- TOEFL iBT: 79 overall
- PTE Academic: 58 overall
Not quite meeting these? Ask about a foundation or pathway route — your counsellor advises on those too.
Intakes
Apply roughly 6 to 12 months before your intended start for the widest choice of places and scholarships.
- 🗓️ August 2026
- 🗓️ January 2027
Career prospects
Roles this programme prepares you for. Your counsellor can also advise on post-study work routes in the UAE.
- Policy Analyst
- Diplomatic Service Officer
- NGO Programme Officer
- Political Risk Consultant
- International Development Adviser
Post-study work in the UAE: Post-study and long-term residency options. Read the United Arab Emirates student visa guide.
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- Indicative tuition
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BA International Studies: your questions, answered
What are the entry requirements for BA International Studies at American University of Sharjah?
A good high school record through A-Levels, the IB Diploma, CBSE/ISC or an equivalent international qualification, with strong performance in humanities or social science subjects. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0; TOEFL iBT 79 overall; PTE Academic 58 overall. Your Tutopiya counsellor checks your specific qualifications against these requirements before you apply.
How much does BA International Studies cost?
Indicative tuition is AED 92,000 / year for international students. Fees are set by the university and can change between intakes, so your counsellor confirms the exact figure before you apply. Tutopiya's own counselling and application service is for a flat SGD 50.
When can I start BA International Studies?
This course has intakes in August 2026, January 2027. Applying 6 to 12 months ahead gives you the widest choice of places and scholarships.
What does the placement service cost?
A flat SGD 50, billed as two monthly instalments of SGD 25. That covers everything: counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer. There are no hidden extras, no agent fees and no commission on your tuition, because our counselling is funded by our university partners, the SGD 50 only covers administration. Separately, you pay the university’s own tuition or semester fees directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated SGD 50 placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.
Do I need my final results before I apply?
No. We work from predicted grades, so you can start the process well before results day and secure a conditional offer. Once your final grades are in, we help you confirm your place.