About Program

The MSc in International Relations (IR) is a program of study for people who want to deepen their knowledge concerning issues of international relevance and/or who wish to prepare for a career in the field of politics, public administration or publicistics.

The Master of Science in International Relations curriculum offers the student opportunity to develop a broad understanding of the system of International Relations and International Politics and then to focus on a special area of interest. It is designed to promote career advancement of professionals from every undergraduate background. The MSc IR programs at GAU are specifically designed for the working student.

The MSc IR classes are generally scheduled to be convenient for the working student and are programed in the evening hours in a three semester per year format. The normal progression of a student leads to the completion of the degree program in a period of two years.

The Master of Science in International Relations program with thesis requires the completion of 3 core courses and 5 elective courses. All courses are 3 semester-hours and students must therefore complete a total of 8 courses plus a seminar and a thesis. The thesis is a complex and consolidated research work, completed over a period of about 4 to 6 months approximately 45,000 words long, presented and defended before a committee of three members of the faculty.