Overview

At the International Studies MA program offered at University of South Carolina, you will gain an understanding about how politics, government and governance shape the world and the quality of citizenship in the world. You will benefit from outstanding faculty members and challenging coursework that will help you develop critical learning skills, especially as related to the study of politics. The curriculum combines coursework in relevant Political Science sub-fields (primarily International Relations and Comparative Politics) with skills courses in data analysis, and with the option to take further classes in data analysis and research design, or to select from a variety of Public Administration courses that provide practical, marketable skills to help students qualify for jobs in the government and non-profit sectors.

Learning Outcomes

Students will develop and complete a course of study that provides a sophisticated grounding in world affairs and policy analysis and includes specialization in a career-relevant field.
Students will demonstrate their acquired skills in policy analysis, statistical analysis, and (optionally) foreign language facility.
Students will demonstrate skills in searching for, identifying, and applying for professional positions in international affairs, including employment and internships.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Methods of Political Analysis
Advanced Methods of Political Analysis
International Relations Theory
Theories of Comparative Politics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Columbia, United States

Disciplines

International Relations View 235 other Masters in International Relations in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

Official Transcripts
Official GRE Score
3 Letters of Recommendation
Writing Sample (optional)
Curriculum Vitae or Resume
Personal Statement

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

29760 USD / year

≈ 29760 USD / year
Out-of-State

29760 USD / year

≈ 29760 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13734 USD / year

≈ 13734 USD / year

Living costs

Columbia

United States

999 - 1508 USD / month

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Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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