M.A. International Affairs at University of South Florida

Programme overview

The M.A. in International Affairs is a professional degree preparing students for careers in public and private organizations with global missions by developing critical thinking, analytical writing and public speaking while applying international relations theories to world politics. Concentrations are Security and Diplomacy and Society and Development.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies | Duration: 30 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tampa, FL, United States

What you will study

6 credits of core (Seminar in International Relations, Seminar in International Political Economy), 3 credits of research methods, 9 credits in a concentration, at least 6 credits of electives and 6 credits of thesis or additional coursework. Comprehensive exam is satisfied by thesis or a portfolio with a major research project.

Career pathways

Careers in public and private organizations with global missions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Meet USF university admission and English proficiency requirements. GRE recommended; three letters of recommendation, preferably academic; 500-word statement of purpose; official transcripts.

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.

Master's and Educational Specialist admission is offered for Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.

Final university deadlines for master's and Educational Specialist programmes: June 1 for Fall, October 15 for Spring, February 15 for Summer. Programme-specific priority deadlines apply for funding and consideration; priority applications receive maximum consideration and later applications are considered on a space-available basis.

The nonrefundable graduate degree-seeking application fee is $30, paid through the Online Graduate Application site; international applicants may pay by electronic fund transfer from international banks. Test scores (GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, etc.) are required only if the programme requires them.

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