Program Overview
The Anti-Corruption Studies at International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA) is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered Online. 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 Anti-Corruption Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Austria 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: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: EUR 28,820 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 28,820 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Laxenburg, Austria
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Anti-Corruption 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
- Concepts and Issues in Corruption
- Political Science and Corruption
- Economics of Corruption
- Anti-Corruption, Law and International Initiatives
- Anti-Corruption, Compliance and the Private Sector
- Anti-Corruption, Enforcement and the Public Sector
- Corruption Prevention and the Future of Anti-Corruption
- Master Thesis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
- Undergraduate degree, equivalent to a Bachelor degree
- Minimum of three years of relevant work experience or a proven history of academic research in areas related to anti-corruption and/or compliance, broadly understood
- Proficiency in written and spoken English
Application Documents
Please fill out the online application form and submit it along with the following documents:
- University diploma and its certified translation (if applicable)
- University grade transcript and its certified translation (if applicable)
- Curriculum Vitae or R\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9
- Personal statement
- Proof of English language proficiency
- Passport copy
- Colour photo
- Two letters of recommendation (to be submitted directly to IACA by the references)
Each applicant is also required to pay a non-refundable application fee of 100 EUR.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 28,820 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 28,820 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 28,820 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 28,820 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA) 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 International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA)
International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA)
Laxenburg, Austria
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2030-06-18
- Start Date 2018-10-02
- Language English
- Duration 24 months