Program Overview
The International Affairs at Carleton University is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 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 Affairs programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 10,431 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,584 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Ottawa, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Affairs 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
- Policy Process and International Affairs
- Law and International Affairs
- Research Design and Methods for International Affairs
- Statistical Analysis for International Affairs
- International Aspects of Economic Development
- Economics for Defence and Security
- Economics of Conflict
- International Trade: Theory and Policy
- International Finance: Theory and Policy
- Human Resource Development
- International Public Economics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- The minimum requirement for admission into the master\xc2\x92s program is a B.A. (Honours) degree in a discipline related to international affairs.
- Under current practice, at least a high honours standing (B+ minimum) is normally required to be considered for admission to the program. Applicants may submit Graduate Record Examination aptitude test scores; in some circumstances, students may be required to submit GRE scores.
- Students admitted to the NPSIA M.A. program must have successfully completed a 1.0 credit (or the equivalent) standard first year course in introductory economics (introductory microeconomics and introductory macroeconomics for economics majors) before starting the program. If in doubt, please contact the School for more information on this requirement, as not all economics courses or grades are accepted.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 10,431 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,584 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 10,431 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,584 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Carleton 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 Carleton University
Carleton University
Ottawa, Canada
Carleton 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 2003-02-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
