BA International Security and Law at George Mason University

Programme overview

The BA in International Security and Law is among the first programs in the country to combine the study of security with international law. The international security and law program: Teaches students to analyze enduring and new security challenges related to intelligence, cybersecurity, terrorism, migration, and environmental and technological change. Prepares students to apply these risk-assessment skills to be successful in positions in law, government, business, and international organizations. P rovides students with a foundation for graduate study in political science, law, area/regional studies , international development, public policy, cybersecurity, and international relations .

Faculty: Schar School of Policy and Government | Duration: 120 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Fairfax, VA, United States

What you will study

Total 120 credits. Curriculum courses listed include Introduction to American Government (Mason Core); Introduction to International Politics (Mason Core); Introduction to Comparative Politics (Mason Core); Grand Challenges to Human Security (Mason Core) (with director approval); Introduction to Global Affairs (Mason Core); Diplomacy.

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Entry requirements

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Entry terms: Fall (August start) and Spring (January start) for freshmen and transfer students.

Transfer students may start in the Spring (January) or Fall (August) semester.

Freshman: Non-binding Early Action deadline is November 1 (priority consideration for Honors College, University Scholars and merit-based scholarships); Regular Decision deadline is February 1 (Honors College considered on a space-available basis); the Spring semester priority deadline is October 1. FAFSA/VASA priority deadline is March 1.

International freshman: Fall (August start) Non-Binding Early Action November 1, Regular Decision February 1, final deadline June 1; Spring (January start) priority deadline October 1 and enrollment deposit deadline December 1.

Transfer priority deadlines: October 1 for Spring (January) and March 1 for Fall (August); applications after these dates are reviewed on a space-available basis.

The freshman application fee is $75 and the transfer application fee is $75; applicants apply through the Common App or George Mason's own online application. SAT/ACT scores are optional (score optional since 2007).

The transfer application fee is $75; transfer applicants use George Mason's Transfer Application.

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