MS in International Relations Online | Human Rights

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Next Start Dates: January 19, 2026 | February 16, 2026 | March 23, 2026

Make a Global Impact with Liberty’s Master’s in International Relations – Human Rights Degree

Are you passionate about making a difference in the world? With a Master of Science (MS) in International Relations – Human Rights, you can equip yourself to make a positive difference globally. Through this degree, you can gain the knowledge and expertise needed to analyze human rights literature, conduct research with real-world implications, and apply your knowledge to global political problems.

As a graduate of this program, you can be prepared to pursue a career that lets you assist and protect those who are hurting from a biblical perspective. Your expertise in human rights can help you make a significant change in areas such as social justice, advocacy, and diplomacy. With this degree, you can be ready to tackle challenging humanitarian issues and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives across the globe.

The master’s degree in international relations gives insight into theoretical and practical aspects of human rights. You will study topics such as the history and philosophy of human rights, international human rights law, and human rights advocacy. You can also discover how to examine human rights problems and use what you learn in real-life situations.

Your officially conferred degree name will be Master of Science (MS) in International Relations – Human Rights.

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Why Choose Liberty’s Master’s Degree in International Relations – Human Rights?

Our online degree in international relations – human rights is an excellent option for students like you who want to pursue their passion for human rights while maintaining their current lifestyle. Since this program is 100% online, you will not have to put your life on hold to pursue your degree. This online format provides a flexible option for you to still focus on your job, family, and other commitments.

In addition to the convenience of an online program, Liberty University allows you to transfer in up to 50% of your graduate degree. This transfer credit policy means that you can potentially bring in previous college coursework and use relevant life experience for credit in classes – allowing you to save time and money.

Liberty University’s accreditation by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, helps ensure that your degree will be recognized by employers and other institutions. This accreditation means that Liberty’s online international relations degree program meets rigorous academic standards and provides a high-quality education that can help prepare you for your future career.

What Will You Study in Our Master’s of International Relations – Human Rights Degree?

In Liberty University’s online master’s degree in international relations with a focus on human rights, you can gain a solid understanding of the philosophical and biblical influences impacting international relations and global governance. The program takes a multidisciplinary approach to international relations, addressing history, philosophy, governing structures and processes, and comparative politics. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to study the Judeo-Christian perspective on international affairs as well as the role of America in the world.

Through this program, you can gain knowledge of international governments, groups, organizations, and coalitions as well as sovereignty issues. You will also have the opportunity to explore the influence, reach, and limits of human rights. This program is constructed on a solid biblical foundation, which can help prepare you for a career in intercultural interaction. By studying American foreign policy, you can learn how it impacts the global landscape and explore ways in which the United States can play a positive role in promoting human rights and advancing peace and prosperity around the world.

Our specialization in human rights can give you a strong base of knowledge about human rights, including its politics, history, and philosophy. In your classes, you can also learn about important events in human rights during the 20th century. You can also gain an understanding of the different groups and organizations, such as the church, government, and international institutions, that work to protect human rights and make sure people follow human rights rules.

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Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9596.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system). A regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA is required for admission in good standing. Applicants who have earned a master’s degree or at least 12 graduate credits from an accredited institution will be assessed on the basis of the master’s-level degree work.
- Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form.
Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.

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If you are sending in a preliminary transcript for acceptance, you must:

Be in your final term and planning to start your master’s degree after the last day of class for your bachelor’s degree.
Complete a Bachelor’s Self-Certification Form confirming your completion date. You may download the form from the Forms and Downloads page or contact an admissions counselor to submit the form on your behalf.
Submit an official/unofficial transcript to confirm that you are in your final term. The preliminary transcript must show a minimum of 105 completed credit hours.
If you are a current Liberty University student completing your undergraduate degree, you will need to submit a Degree/Certificate Completion Application.
Send in an additional, final official transcript with a conferral date on it by the end of your first semester of enrollment in the new master’s degree.

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Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.

Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:

Your previous school’s name or logo printed on the document
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A list of completed courses and earned credit broken down by semester
Degree and date conferred (if applicable)

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An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.

If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.

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These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.

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