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MA/PhD International Relations/Political Science at Syracuse University

Syracuse University, United States

Programme overview

The joint programme leads to an MA in International Relations and a PhD in Political Science. Prospective students apply to either degree programme; current students must be enrolled in the MA in International Relations or the PhD in Political Science.

Faculty: Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs  |  Department: Department of Political Science  |  Duration: 79 credits: 58 coursework and 21 dissertation credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Syracuse, NY, United States

What you will study

58 credit hours of coursework plus 21 dissertation credits; PSC 651, PSC 693, PSC 783, PSC 792, PAI 762 and either PAI 720 or PAI 723 count toward both degrees. Requirements include competency in a second modern foreign language, qualifying exams in two fields of specialisation (generally by the end of the third year) and a dissertation defence.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Prospective students apply to either the MA in International Relations or the PhD in Political Science; current students must be enrolled in one of them and should consult their academic advisor before applying.

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.

Duration: 79 credits

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