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Key facts

A master's degree in security policy studies can open doors to future employment in the security policy institutions of the federal government, in the private sector, in international organizations such as NATO, and in the many nonprofit institutions engaged in security policy work. Security policy studies is a policy-oriented program focusing on international security issues and the policy responses to those issues, with particular emphasis on emerging transnational threats. These threats include weapons of mass destruction; terrorism; regional and ethnic conflicts; international crime; and the security implications of a globalized economy.

The curriculum of the International Policy and Practice program at George Washington University provides a strong grounding in the national security and defense policy-making process. Students choose from four specific concentrations: U.S. national security; transnational security; conflict resolution; and science and technology. The program also offers students the option of completing their MA degree fully online with a concentration in U.S. national security only.

Students also have the option of emphasizing a particular geographic region—such as East Asia, the Middle East, or Latin America—by taking elective courses with a regional focus. Program faculty include internationally recognized authorities in defense policy and resources, foreign policy, the national security policy process, and regional and transnational security issues. In addition, the program includes an outstanding array of adjunct faculty drawn from the many research institutions and policy organizations in the nation's capital.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Re-thinking Cold War History
Modern U.S. Foreign Policy
Nuclear Weapons
Special Topics in International Affairs (Civil Wars in World Politics)
Special Topics in International Affairs (Gender and Security)
U.S. Space Policy
Space and National Security
Defense Policy and Program Analysis
Transnational Security

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-07 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

40 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Two (2) letters of recommendation. Applicants should submit one (1) academic letter from a professor and one (1) professional reference.
Transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended, whether or not credit was earned, the program was completed, or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript. Unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended should be uploaded to your online application. Official transcripts are required only of applicants who are offered admission.

A resumé or curriculum vitae is required.
Statement of purpose

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

91200 USD / year

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Out-of-State

91200 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

91200 USD / year

≈ 91200 USD / year

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

United States

1705 - 2975 USD / month

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