Study International Studies (M.A.) at Old Dominion University in the USA, College of Arts and Letters

International Studies (M.A.)

USA

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What will I learn?

Old Dominion University offers a Master of Arts in International Studies degree. The program is a highly customizable and interdisciplinary degree. The Graduate Program in International Studies (GPIS) offers advanced research opportunities and training in global problems and transnational issues. Students may choose from one of several concentrations to focus their studies: Comparative Cultural and Political Studies, Conflict and Cooperation, International Political Economy & Development, Modeling & Simulation, Strategic Leadership or U.S. Foreign Policy & International Relations.

Which department am I in?

College of Arts and Letters

Study options

Full Time (4 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$22,019.25 per year
Dominion House Deluxe Single 11,027 (Annual Cost)
Start date

August 2027

Venue

Old Dominion University - Norfolk Campus

5115 Hampton Boulevard,

NORFOLK,

Virginia,

23529, South, United States

Full Time (4 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$22,019.25 per year
Dominion House Deluxe Single 11,027 (Annual Cost)
Application deadline

01/10/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Old Dominion University - Norfolk Campus

5115 Hampton Boulevard,

NORFOLK,

Virginia,

23529, South, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Any prior graduate course work taken at ODU (e.g., in nondegree status) or at another institution can be counted toward the M.A.degree only in accordance with the provisions governing transfer of credit and the directors approval.Must have Bachelors degree;Official transcripts of all undergraduate or prior graduate course work submitted directly by all universities attended;Two letters of recommendation addressing the candidates capacity to undertake graduate work in international/global issues;An essay of not more than 500 words describing interest in and capacity for advanced training in global/transnational issues; andOne example of writing or research (a paper submitted to a seminar, a publication or report, or another comparable example).

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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