MA Global Studies at University of Oregon

Programme overview

An interdisciplinary MA preparing students for careers in global sustainable development, international education, global health, human rights and related fields, pairing a professional concentration with Global Studies training.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: School of Global Studies and Languages | Location: Eugene, OR, United States

What you will study

Core seminar, proseminars, a 24-credit professional concentration (education and development, global health, human rights and conflict resolution, food systems, public policy and planning), a 12-credit geographic focus, a 12-credit field internship or research and a 9-credit MA project. Third-year proficiency in a second language is required.

Career pathways

Graduates work in non-profits, international NGOs, policy organisations, study abroad offices, public service and higher education.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University of Oregon graduate applicants: a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited US institution or an equivalent recognised international credential, completed before the first day of classes; GPA, test and prerequisite requirements are set by each programme. International applicants whose degree does not qualify for the English exemption need TOEFL iBT 88, IELTS 7.0 overall or Duolingo English Test 120 (scores under two years old; some programmes require higher).

Requirements published at program group level.

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.

Each graduate programme sets its own application deadlines and required materials.

Graduate application fee: $70 for domestic applicants and $90 for international applicants for degree-seeking programmes (doctoral, master's, graduate certificate); paid online by Visa, Mastercard or Discover when applying. Graduate Microcredential application fee is $35. Applications are submitted through the graduate application portal.

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