MA in International Relations
The Graduate Program in International Relations (IR) at Yale offers outstanding students an opportunity to study international relations in an academically rigorous yet individually tailored program that provides them with a strong grounding in the theories of the cores disciplines of international relations – economics, history and political science – while addressing policy and applied concerns.
The MA program in International Relations is a unique program that allows students to tailor an interdisciplinary degree to their particular academic and career interests. Students work closely with me to design a program that addresses both research and policy issues; they can choose a more academic focused program that builds on Ph.D. level courses at Yale or a program with a policy focus, building on courses at the professional schools and the policy cluster of courses offered through the IR program.
The IR program at Yale occupies a unique place among programs in International Affairs, balancing academic rigor with policy applications. Yale is one of the founding members of the Association of Professional Schools in International Affairs (APSIA). It is a relatively small program, with about 22 students in each entering class. Each student works closely with me to design an individualized course of study, taking advantage of an extraordinary range of resources throughout Yale University.
The IR Master’s program prepares graduates for leadership positions in the international field. The interdisciplinary nature of the program, coupled with the varied and diverse interests of students who pursue the degree, opens up opportunities across the public, nonprofit and private sectors. IR graduates pursue opportunities in a broad range of specialties including: foreign affairs and policy analysis, human rights, security, trade, economic development, and environmental policy.
Cheryl Doss
Director of Graduate Studies
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