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Dual JD/MA in International Relations at Boston University

Boston University, United States

Programme overview

For contact information, please visit the School of Law website and the Pardee School of Global Studies website.

Faculty: School of Law  |  Duration: 32 units required  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Boston, MA, United States

What you will study

The MA in International Relations requires 32 units and the Juris Doctor requires 85 units; however, a portion of the units can count toward both degrees. In addition to the course requirements listed below, remaining units should be fulfilled through approved elective courses. Students in the program typically receive both degrees in three and a half or four years.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should ideally have a bachelor’s degree in international relations, political science, or a related discipline such as history or economics. Applicants whose undergraduate coursework has been in fields not closely related to international relations will also be considered if they can demonstrate commitment to and knowledge of international affairs through their career or extracurricular experiences. Applicants to the IRJD program must apply to both the Pardee School and the School of Law.

Graduate School of Arts & Sciences PhD and MFA applicants can only apply for the fall semester.

Graduate School of Arts & Sciences PhD Fall 2027 application deadlines fall between December 1 and January 15 depending on the programme (for example Biostatistics and Computer Science December 1; Biology and Molecular Biology, Cell Biology & Biochemistry December 2; Chemistry, Physics, Economics, History, Linguistics and Political Science December 15; English and Mathematics January 11; Classical Studies, Philosophy, Earth & Environment and History of Art & Architecture January 15). Applications close at 11:59pm Boston time on the deadline.

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