Kingston,
RI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in International Relations - International Development in Providence United States | University of Rhode Island
University of Rhode Island
|
Providence United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,652
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Arts in International Relations caters to students currently employed or aspiring to careers in international relations, diplomacy, global development, and peace studies. This program equips you with practical applications of theoretical frameworks through specialized training and hands-on learning experiences in international affairs.
With evening and late afternoon course offerings, the curriculum accommodates both part-time and full-time enrollment. You can tailor your degree by focusing on one of three specialization tracks:
Diplomacy,
Global Development, or
Peace and Conflict Studies.
The program adopts a cross-disciplinary methodology, featuring core and elective courses instructed by faculty across Psychology, Economics, and Marine Studies. While specializing in Diplomacy, International Development, or Global Peace Studies, you'll maintain the flexibility to earn a graduate certificate in complementary areas like Cybersecurity or Gender Studies.
Approximately one-third of our MA candidates secure fully-funded doctoral positions with stipends at prestigious institutions. Alumni have achieved professional success in diverse sectors, including positions at Washington D.C.'s Defense Threat Reduction Agency and various United Nations agencies.
Course Locations
Kingston Campus
Providence Campus
Day and Evening Sessions
Program Duration
Full-time: 24 months
Part-time: 36 months
Admission Cycles
Fall/Spring Semesters
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Admission is on a rolling basis Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation two copies of their official undergraduate transcript a resume and a personal statement A GRE test score is required for applicants whose cumulative undergraduate GPA is below 3.0
TOEFL IBT -
An overall score of 80 or above 82 for teaching assistantship consideration AND
Minimum scores in the following areas -
Reading 19
Writing 18
Listening 17
Speaking 18 the suggested minimum speaking score for a teaching assistantship is 20.
If you are below the minimum in one area by two points or in two areas by one point but have an overall score of 80 or above the Dean will make a determination if you can be considered.
IELTS -
International English Language Testing System IELTS All scores must be sent directly to URI Required minimum score of 6.5 AND minimum scores in the following areas -
Reading 6.5
Writing 6.5
Listening 6.5
Speaking 6.5. The suggested minimum speaking score for a teaching assistantship is 7.
The minimum score on the Paper-based TOEFL is 550.
Pearson Test of English - Required minimum scores are Reading 53 Writing 59 Listening 47 and Speaking 47 - 62 for international teaching assistants.
TOEFL IBT -
An overall score of 80 or above 82 for teaching assistantship consideration AND
Minimum scores in the following areas -
Reading 19
Writing 18
Listening 17
Speaking 18 the suggested minimum speaking score for a teaching assistantship is 20.
If you are below the minimum in one area by two points or in two areas by one point but have an overall score of 80 or above the Dean will make a determination if you can be considered.
IELTS -
International English Language Testing System IELTS All scores must be sent directly to URI Required minimum score of 6.5 AND minimum scores in the following areas -
Reading 6.5
Writing 6.5
Listening 6.5
Speaking 6.5. The suggested minimum speaking score for a teaching assistantship is 7.
The minimum score on the Paper-based TOEFL is 550.
Pearson Test of English - Required minimum scores are Reading 53 Writing 59 Listening 47 and Speaking 47 - 62 for international teaching assistants.
Tuition
USD
30,652