Program Overview
The International Relations at Baylor University is a MA programme in Social Sciences over 48 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of social sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the International Relations programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 48 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 1,583 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,583 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Texas City, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Relations programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Grand Strategy
- International Political Economics
- International Organization
- Development of International Relations Thought
- Research Design and Research Methods
- Seminar in Comparative Politics
- Seminar in International Relations
- International Law
- Public Discourse and Foreign Policy
- Intelligence and Covert Action
- Power, Morality, and International Relations
- Islam and Democracy
- Diplomacy in Theory and Practice
- Terrorism
- Seminar in National Security Decision Making
- Comparative Constitutional Law
- American Foreign Policy
- Development of Strategic Thought
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from an accredited college or university either in political science or a field relevant to applicant\xc2\x92s program of study
- An overall GPA and a Graduate Record General Test examination score predictive of success in the program
- Three letters of recommendation, preferably from teachers or those who know your academic work.
- A \xc2\x93statement of purpose,\xc2\x94 describing your major areas of intellectual interest and explaining how the degree sought facilitates the applicant\xc2\x92s academic and professional goals
- A writing sample
- Expressed areas of academic/research interests compatible with those of the faculty
- Admission and financial aid for our PhD program are very competitive. Average GRE scores of all the doctoral students are 97 percentile.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,583 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,583 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,583 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,583 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Baylor University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Baylor University
Baylor University
Waco, United States
Baylor University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-02-18
- Start Date 2018-08-21
- Language English
- Duration 48 months