Master's in International Affairs

Big picture education. Big picture world-view.

Marquette University offers one of the top master's in international affairs graduate programs in the United States. The program is as rigorous as it is flexible, and provides a strong foundation for further graduate or law study, as well as for careers in government or in non-governmental organizations which require an understanding of international politics and political economy.

 

30

Total Credit Hours

3

Dual Degree Options

A

Accelerated Degree Program

 

 

 

 

 

 

The master’s program requires 30 credits of graduate-level work. The department offers International Politics and Comparative Politics courses that touch on the following topic areas:

  • International relations and diplomacy
  • International political economy
  • Human rights
  • Nationalism
  • Democratization
  • National and international security
  • Development
  • Migration
  • Human security 
  • Comparative public policy 
  • Social movements and activism 
  • Politics of dictatorships 
  • U.S. foreign policy 
  • Area specializations include Western Europe, Russia and Eastern Europe, Latin America, and East and Southeast Asia


Accelerated Degree and Dual Masters Program Options

International Affairs is offered as an Accelerated Degree program, which allows undergraduate Marquette students to earn their bachelor's and master's degree in five years.

In conjunction with the Law School, students also can pursue a dual master of arts-juris doctor (M.A.-J.D.) program in political science or international affairs. Through the combined program, full-time students can complete the juris doctor and master of arts degrees in only four years.

Furthermore, law school graduates can pursue an accelerated master of arts degree through awards of transfer credit for work completed as part of the juris doctor degree. Dual degree programs are also available in conjunction with the communication and the business administration graduate programs.


 

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To be eligible for admission to the Graduate School at Marquette University, applicants must meet the following requirements:

Applicants undergraduate program should be sufficient in quality and scope to prepare the individual for specialized work in international affairs.

Application Requirements

Read all application instructions prior to beginning an application.

1Upon admission, final official transcripts from all previously attended colleges/universities, with certified English translations if original language is not English, must be submitted to the Graduate School within the first five weeks of the term of admission or a hold preventing registration for future terms will be placed on the student’s record. 

2Upon admission, an official course-by-course transcript/academic record evaluation must be submitted to the Graduate School within the first five weeks of the term of admission or a hold preventing registration for future terms will be placed on the student’s record. 

Students typically begin their studies in the fall of each acadmic year. Applicants are encouraged to submit their application materials for the fall term by the merit-based financial aid consideration deadline, February 15. The spring term merit-based financial aid deadline is November 15. 

Financial Aid

This department offers two sorts of financial aid, research assistantships (RA) and tuition scholarships. For a comprehensive listing of merit-based aid (graduate assistantships/fellowships) please visit the departmental financial aid webpage. Private scholarships may also be available. U.S. citizens and permanent residents may be eligible to apply for need-based federal aid (loans) to help fund their educational expenses as well.

Trinity Fellows Program

Students interested in the International Affairs master's program may want to consider applying for the Trinity Fellows Program as well. Trinity Fellows is a graduate fellowship program dedicated to developing urban leaders with a commitment to social and economic justice. Trinity Fellows participate in a 21-month study/ work program while earning a master's degree. Those who have completed a full-time service program (minimum 10 months), and/or have worked for 2+ years in the nonprofit sector are eligible to apply. Details and instructions to apply are found on the Trinity Fellows website.