Suffolk University

What you'll study

The curriculum covers international relations institutions, regulation, diplomacy, governance, the international political economy, transnational organisations, human rights, and regional politics. Students also develop skills to gather and evaluate quantitative and qualitative social science research and to produce policy-relevant writing.

• Core requirements: 15 credits (5 courses)
• Graduate internship: 3 credits (1 course)
• Electives: 12 credits (4 courses)
• Total: 30 credits (10 courses)

Entry requirements

Specific admissions criteria are managed by Suffolk’s Graduate Admission office. Prospective applicants can contact the office for details at 617-573-8302 or [email protected], or visit the Graduate Admission office at 73 Tremont St., 6th Floor, Boston, MA 02108.

Career prospects

The programme is intended to prepare graduates for roles in international organisations, NGOs, development and human rights institutions, and government agencies. The course page cites potential employers such as the United Nations, Peace Corps, World Health Organization, World Trade Organization, Oxfam, and Amnesty International. Recent alumni job titles listed include campaign manager, program assistant, public affairs officer, fundraising coordinator, legal assistant, corporate paralegal, and other roles in nonprofit, government, and political settings.

Scholarships & funding angle

Graduate Student Services provides application advising and financial aid counseling; students also have access to professional development workshops and lifelong resources from Suffolk’s Center for Career Equity, Development & Success. Applicants should consult the university’s graduate admissions and financial aid offices for scholarship and funding options.