Overview

University of Texas at Austin's Information Studies and Global Policy Studies degree is structured so that students can earn the degrees simultaneously in approximately three academic years. The two degrees are awarded when the required course work in both areas including the professional report is completed.

Future opportunities

There is an increased need in both the public and private sectors for specialists with that combination of backgrounds, particularly with regard to advanced digital, networked information and communication technologies.

Students are required to complete a minimum of 31 hours at the School of Information and 37 semester hours of work in Global Policy Studies, including a summer internship, and demonstrate proficiency in a language other than English. Thus the dual degree requires a total of 68 credit hours, a reduction of 9 hours from the 40 required independently for the Master of Information Studies and 9 from the 49 required independently for the MPAff.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Nature of the International System
Microeconomics
Analytical Methods for Global Policy Analysis
Policymaking in a Global Age
International Economics
Federal Information Policy
Information in Social and Cultural Context

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

More details

Students must be accepted by both of the individual programs before admission can be granted to the dual degree program.

Language

English

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Credits

68 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Austin, United States

Disciplines

International Relations Information Technology (IT) Public Policy View 408 other Masters in Public Policy in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

Graduate and International Admissions Center (GIAC) application for admission and admission fee: The Texas Common Application is available at ApplyTexas.org.
One official transcript from each college or university attended: Submit electronic copies of your official transcripts according to the GIAC website.
An official report of Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores: (Optional for Fall 2022 applicants.)
Statement of Purpose: Once your application is submitted, electronically upload a statement of purpose for your desired program of study.
Three letters of recommendation: You will be asked to submit the names and contact information of three recommenders at the time of your online application. After submitting the application, each contact will receive an email with directions for submitting a recommendation letter online.
Resume/CV.
TOEFL or IELTS scores (international students only).

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

18758 USD / year

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Out-of-State

18758 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

9854 USD / year

≈ 9854 USD / year

Living costs

Austin

United States

1243 - 2304 USD / month

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