Overview

About this Degree

International Relations majors at Suffolk University learn and develop the skills to work in government agencies (from local government all the way to the Foreign Service), intergovernmental organizations (such as the United Nations, the World Health Organization, and the World Bank), and non-governmental organizations and think-tanks (such as Amnesty International and OXFAM or the Brookings Institute).

You’ll study in small classes with professors who are experts in their field and have an active teaching and research agenda on relevant topics in world affairs. These include transatlantic relations and the European Union, regional security governance, global financial liberalization, the United Nations and international law, human rights and transitional justice, American foreign policy, the Politics of China and North Korea, Latin American, Africa, and the conflict in Israel/Palestine among others.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Evolution of the Global System

Comparative Politics

Theory & Practice of International Relations

Global Political Economy

Globalization of Gender Politics

International Security

Transitional Justice

The Conflict in Israel/Palestine

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

126 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States
Madrid, Spain

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

Essay/Personal Statement
Official high school transcript or GED/HiSET results
Letter of recommendation
Application fee or fee waiver (application fee waived if you come for a virtual or campus visit)
SAT or ACT scores

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

48926 USD / year

≈ 48926 USD / year
Out-of-State

48926 USD / year

≈ 48926 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

48926 USD / year

≈ 48926 USD / year

Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

International students are automatically considered for merit scholarship funding when applying to Suffolk. U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents may apply to be considered for financial aid.

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Spain
United States

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Overview

About this Degree

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Boston

Funding

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