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MA Diplomacy and International Commerce at University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky, United States

Programme overview

PREPARE FOR WHAT’S NEXT IN THE WORLD At the University of Kentucky’s Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce, you’ll study global challenges by working through them. Learn alongside a small cohort, work closely with faculty and experienced practitioners, and build real-world skills through simulations, internships and applied learning.​

Faculty: Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce  |  Duration: 30 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall, Spring  |  Location: Lexington, KY, United States

What you will study

Build your career in international affairs Choose a concentration in Diplomacy, International Commerce, International Organizations & Development, or International Security & Intelligence. Select the concentration/program pathway that best fits your interests and goals:

Career pathways

Graduates from our program have obtained careers such as: Congress

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School requirements apply (not programme-specific): see the Graduate School admission requirements.

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.

Graduate applicants apply online through The Graduate School application system; deadlines and supplemental materials are set by each programme page. Minimum undergraduate GPA 2.75, minimum graduate GPA 3.0, and 2.5 for graduate certificate applicants (programmes may require more).

Apply through the official page: https://academics.uky.edu/apply

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