Program Overview
The International Studies at Old Dominion University is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 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 humanities. 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 Studies 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 20,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Norfolk, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Research Methods in International Studies
- Seminar in International Relations Theory
- International Economics
- American Foreign Policy and World Order
- International History
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Application Checklist
- Application and fee
- Equivalent U.S. Bachelor\'s Degree
- All prior College/University transcripts and Diploma
- Financial Documentation (seeking F/J visas only)
- Passport identification page, if available
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores for the verbal, quantitative, and analytic writing sections
- Official transcripts of all undergraduate or prior graduate course work
- Letters of recommendation addressing the candidate\'s capacity to undertake graduate work on international global issues
- Two-page double-spaced essay of not more than 500 words describing interestin and capacity for advanced training in global/transnational issues
- One example of writing or research (a paper submitted to a seminar, a publication or report or other camparable example)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 20,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 20,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Old Dominion 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 Old Dominion University
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, United States
Old Dominion 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- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 24
