Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in International Relations – Strategic Intelligence Studies
Gather and Analyze Intelligence to Defend Against Attacks with Liberty University’s Degree in Strategic Intelligence
Liberty University’s bachelor’s degree in international relations – strategic intelligence studies will prepare you to be a valuable asset in America’s defense against attacks both in the U.S. and abroad. In this degree, you will:
- Prepare for an exciting career as an intelligence analyst or federal agent.
- Learn how to collect and analyze intelligence gathered from many different sources.
- Study the different types of military intelligence that keep service members safe on the battlefield.
- Learn how organizations like the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) and the Department of Homeland Security are hard at work every day anticipating the actions of our enemies and creating a safe environment for hard-working Americans.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- Gain practical and valuable experience by participating in the Washington Fellowship.
- Our professors have years of real-life experience working in international relations, and they are excited about sharing their expertise with you.
- Network with like-minded peers and faculty members by joining the Liberty International Affairs Society.
What Will You Learn?
- Constitutional government
- How intelligence is gathered and analyzed
- How to conduct yourself in intelligence-related operations
- How to ethically handle human assets
- How to make informed decisions on the use of military and civilian assets
- Political geography and theory
- The failures and successes in intelligence gathering
- The free enterprise system
Career Options for Graduates of the B.A. in International Relations – Strategic Intelligence Studies Program
- Diplomat
- Federal agent (CIA, FBI, DEA, etc.)
- Foreign service officer
- Intelligence analyst
Internships and Resources Available to International Relations Students
- Receive access to a variety of internship opportunities, including the semester-long Washington Fellowship where you can work with U.S. government officials and agencies.
- Join the Liberty International Affairs Society and make connections with internationally-minded peers and faculty.
- You can become a part of the only honor society for college and university government students in the U.S. – Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society and a member of the Association of College Honor Societies.
- Learn from professors who have worked for the White House, offices of elected officials, and other government organizations.
- Participate in the Advanced Intelligence Analysis Project – awarded the Provost Research Initiative Grant – where you’ll have the opportunity to produce open source research for the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA).
Admission Requirements for Our Undergraduate Degree Programs
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
- Admission essay
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours
Available On Campus
Class Type
Residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Aug 18, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
