Program Overview
The International Studies at North Carolina State University is a Master 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 10,655 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 3,811 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Raleigh, 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
- PS 530 Seminar in International Relations
- PS 533 Global Problems and Policies
- HI 554 History of US Foreign Relations
- PS 540 Seminar in Comparative Politics
- PS 541 Political Islam
- PS 542 European Politics
- PS 543 Latin America and the Caribbean
- PS 545 Comparative Systems of Law and Justice
- SOC 514 Developing Societies
- PS 531 International Law
- PS 532 Seminar in Global Governance
- PS 536 Global and Environmental Law and Policy
- EC 540 Economic Development
- PS 539 International Political Economy
- PS 571 Research Methods
- PS 598/511 Global Public Opinion
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
A completed application includes the following:
Application form and fee
Statement of purpose and resume
Transcripts from all colleges/universities attended-
Minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Average for applicants is 3.45.GRE scores- A minimum of 300 on the combined verbal and quantitative component is expected, with a minimum of 4.0 on the analytical writing component.
Averages for accepted applicants are generally higher.Three letters of recommendation to include a minimum of one academic reference
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 10,655 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 3,811 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 10,655 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 3,811 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact North Carolina State 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 North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, United States
North Carolina State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months