International Relations

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Why choose Webster's MA in International Relations?

* You benefit from an American approach to teaching
* You meet experts in international relations through organizing major conferences at Webster
* You deepen your knowledge of international relations by participating in study trips to countries throughout the world
* You experience international relations on campus and in Geneva
* Your professors are experts in their fields and are also active professionals
* The program accommodates working professionals
* You embark on a proven career path

The MA in International Relations gives you a theoretical as well as historical understanding of modern international relations. You approach international relations from an interdisciplinary perspective, looking at economic, political, legal, technological and human elements.

The MA in International Relations gives you a theoretical as well as historical understanding of modern international relations. You approach international relations from an interdisciplinary perspective, looking at economic, political, legal, technological and human elements.

Shape your studies to match individual interests and career goals through a wide
range of electives, including courses from other graduate programs.

Your coursework will cover such areas as:

* Globalization and economic development
* International law
* Comparative foreign policy
* The UN system and other international organizations
* European integration
* Human rights and humanitarian action
* Migration and refugee issues
* International security and arms control
* Area studies, covering developments in the Middle East, Asia, Eastern- and Central Europe, and Africa

You will research and write analysis of complex historical and contemporary developments, including a masters thesis on a topic of both theoretical and practical importance.

The average class size is small: 10 to 15 students, ensuring an interactive, dynamic classroom experience.

Professors develop close, informal relationships with their students, based on active collaboration.

Previous experience within the international or NGO arena is highly valued, but notrequired to enter these programs.There are standard academic and English proficiency requirements for admission into the master's program: * Bachelors degree from a university with institutional accreditation. * A Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.5 on a 4 point scale, or its equivalent. Results from universities that use a different grading scale will be evaluated in the context of the relevant academic system. * Proof of English language proficiency for students who have completed their studies outside of English speaking countries. * There are no entrance examinations but we ask that you provide results from the GRE, GMAT or other tests to augment your application. * You do not need to have an undergraduate degree in the field in which you are applying for a Masters degree. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 TOEFL paper-based test score : 575 TOEFL iBT® test: 89

Accreditation

Webster University is accredited in the United States by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association. The accreditation was first awarded in 1925 and includes undergraduate and graduate levels at all locations where the University offers programs.