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Overview
The MA is designed for maximum flexibility for full or part-time students. Courses in the thirty-credit, non-thesis program are offered in evenings at Mason’s Fairfax and Arlington campuses.
Students create their interdisciplinary specialization from courses in highly ranked departments across the university, including economics, history, sociology, government, and public policy. Fall or spring semester admissions are available.
Key Features
- George Mason offers an ideal atmosphere to study global affairs because the highly international university itself draws its students from more than 130 countries, with at least 80 languages spoken.
- The Global Affairs graduate program at George Mason University attracts an especially dynamic and diverse student body, and our students enhance the classroom conversation through their multiple perspectives and experiences.
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Courses include:
- Global Competencies
- Interdisciplinary Research Methods
- Economic Globalization and Development
- Case Studies in Globalization
- Ethics and International Security
- Intelligence: Theory and Practice
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 7
PTE Academic 59
TOEFL® IBT 88
Credits
30 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies International Relations Political Science View 338 other Masters in International Relations in United StatesExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
GPA 3
GRE® Required
English requirements
IELTS 7
PTE Academic 59
TOEFL® IBT 88
Other requirements
General requirements
The goals statement should address the following:
- Purpose for graduate study and why the applicant has selected Global Affairs (and planned area of specialization) and George Mason University
- The applicant's career goals and plans for the future
- The applicant's preparation for the field of Global Affairs, in relation to academic background, extracurricular activities, professional experience, etc.
- Any other details that are not revealed elsewhere in the application that give the admissions committee an idea of who the applicant is as a person and master's candidate
Note: Applicants are welcome to include an explanation for any problems or inconsistencies in other application materials (low GPA, etc.) in their Goals Statement.
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International
42930 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1431 USD per credit during 12 months. -
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42930 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1431 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
16290 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 543 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Fairfax
1330 - 2300 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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