MA International Studies at University of Miami

Programme overview

The MA gives practical training in social science perspectives and methods for issues such as globalization, international conflict, humanitarian crises, global environmental change and international development, with emphasis on qualitative and quantitative research skills. Students choose a topic under a faculty mentor.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: International Studies | Duration: 30 credits; typically about two years; part-time available | Location: Coral Gables, FL, United States

What you will study

One core course (IR Theory, Advanced Seminar in Comparative Studies or Comparative Political Economy), two methodological core courses in statistical methods, 15 elective credits, and 6 credits of thesis, or two short papers with an oral exam, or a written comprehensive exam.

Career pathways

Aims to enhance career opportunities and prepare for doctoral study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Reading and basic comprehension in at least one foreign language, normally shown by the end of the first year; thesis option requires GPA of 3.5 or higher.

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.

Most on-campus graduate programmes apply through the Graduate School online application; the application fee is $85 for Architecture, Arts and Sciences, Communication, Education and Human Development, Engineering, Miller School of Medicine and Rosenstiel School programmes, and $100 for Miami Herbert Business School and Frost School of Music programmes. Nursing applies through NursingCAS; Law, MD, Physical Therapy and Public Health Sciences use their own application portals.

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