MA International Relations at Syracuse University

Programme overview

The 18-month M.A. in international relations from the nation’s top-ranked school for public affairs prepares students for careers developing evidence-based solutions to pressing global issues.

Faculty: Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs | Duration: 40 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Syracuse, NY, United States

What you will study

You will receive a solid foundation in international management, research design and analysis combined with an in-depth and interdisciplinary understanding of the complexities of international affairs. The program is 40 credits over the course of 16 months. Integrated into the 40 credits is a required a career track and internship component.

Career pathways

Conflict Resolution Data Analysis for International Affairs International Development International Political Economy International Service Regional Concentration (Africa, East Asia, South Asia, Europe and Eurasia, Latin America, Middle East and North Africa) Security Studies

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Application information

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Fall entry for most graduate programmes; spring entry for College of Engineering and Computer Science master's programmes and College of Law LL.M.

Graduate deadlines for fall: College of Engineering and Computer Science master's May 1 and PhD December 15; College of Visual and Performing Arts February 1; School of Architecture January 3; College of Law J.D. rolling admission, LL.M. May 15, J.D. for foreign law graduates June 1. Spring: Engineering and Computer Science master's November 1; Law LL.M. November 15. Other colleges set deadlines by programme.

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