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Master of Arts [M.A] [International Security] From George Mason University

Fairfax, VirginiaLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1949established year
35984enrollment
Public
Partner [15 Courses]
7.5/10

Master of Arts [M.A] (International Security)

2 years
Full Time
On Campus

Field of Study

Ranked #301 out of 1250 by THE Global Ranking 2025

$36,480 /Yr

3 Students Applied
3 Students Admitted

Important Alert

  • Priority Application Deadline For Spring 2025 Intake - Oct 15, 2025

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$36480

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Compulsory Fees$3828
Total Cost$3828

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2023$29584

Important Dates

Applications for fall and spring semesters are reviewed on a rolling basis and late applications are considered on a space-available basis

EventApplication Date
Priority Application Deadline For Fall 2025 Intake Feb 1, 2025
Standard Application Deadline For Fall 2025 Intake Apr 15, 2025
Priority Application Deadline For Spring 2025 Intake Oct 15, 2025
  • The Master's in International Security program prepares professionals to address enduring and emerging security challenges by deepening conceptual knowledge of the field, learning in-depth about a range of current security issues, and mastering analytic and policy skills.
  • The international security program provides a strong background in theories of international relations and strategic thought, as well as electives on a wide range of topics, from great power competition to terrorism and WMD, and nontraditional threats from crime and corruption, cyberspace, food, and natural resource insecurities, and more.
  • Students will learn about leadership, decision-making, and the major national security institutions of defense, intelligence, and diplomacy.
  • The Master of Arts in International Security program requires 12 courses (36 total credits), including seven core courses, and five electives. For their elective options, students can choose a concentration:
    • Intelligence
    • Peace Operations
    • Transnational Challenges
  • The Master's in International Security program prepares students for a range of industries and roles in the public and private sectors, including with the government, think tanks, defense contractors, and NGOs. 

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

  • Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in a related subject.
  • A minimum 3.00 GPA on a 4.00 scale in baccalaureate study.
  • Submission of English Language Proficiency Tests Scores like TOEFL, IELTS, PTE etc is required.

Scores Required

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

80 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

120 / 160

Avg. Score in

Duolingo

67 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE


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Arts 401 out of 601 in Global Ranking
( #37 out of 139 in USA 2025)

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