Accelerated Bachelor's/Master's Program

International Affairs MA

About the International Affairs MA Accelerated Bachelor's/Master's Degree at Loyola

Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s programs allow full-time students to complete both an undergraduate and graduate degree in just five years. Learn more about the International Affairs MA Master's degree and eligible undergraduate Bachelor's degrees below.

International Affairs MA Graduate Program

Globalization in the form of growing interconnectedness of the world's almost 200 countries and the substantial impact of global forces on our daily lives has increased the need for professionals with advanced knowledge of international affairs. This program allows you to explore global problems and interactions from an interdisciplinary perspective that encompasses multiple academic departments.

Eligible Undergraduate Programs

  • Advertising and Public Relations BA
  • Advertising Creative BA
  • Advocacy and Social Change BA
  • Communication Studies BA
  • Criminal Justice and Criminology BS
  • Elementary Education BSEd
  • Film and Digital Media BA
  • Global and International Studies BA
  • History BA
  • Multimedia Journalism BA
  • Philosophy BA
  • Political Science BA
  • Pyschology BS
  • Secondary Education BSEd
  • Social Work BSW
  • Sociology BA
  • Special Education BSEd
  • Theology BA
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Visit our International Affairs MA webpage for information about Career Opportunities, Results & Skills, and more.

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Curriculum and Program Outcomes

Step By Step: Chart Your Accelerated Degree Path

  1. Explore options in undergraduate years one and two. Connect with your academic and career advisors and chart a two-year schedule to establish the best path toward your degrees.

  2. Apply in undergraduate year three. Students applying to an Accelerated Bachelors/Masters program will experience a slightly different application process. Please review the application requirements below for process information and required supporting materials. Loyola students do not need to submit official transcripts. Start your application here.

  3. Begin graduate course work. In undergraduate year four, you will take both undergraduate and graduate courses and complete your bachelor's degree.

  4. Complete your graduate course work in year five. Graduate with your master's degree.

Please note that transfer students may have a slightly different timeline. Transfer students who are juniors may apply at the end of their second semester.

Application Requirements

Application Deadlines

The available start terms and corresponding application deadlines for the Advertising and Public Relations BA/International Affairs MA are listed below. Please keep in mind that both the application and the required materials must be submitted by the specified deadline.

Fall: June 1
Spring: October 1

Application Requirements

Application requirements for the Advertising and Public Relations BA/International Affairs MA include:

  • 2 Letters of Recommendation

  • 3.0 Minimum GPA

  • Statement of Purpose

Course Requirements

Please view the Advertising and Public Relations BA/International Affairs MA Academic Catalog page for important curriculum information, including recommended course sequencing.

Statement of Purpose Details

Applicants to the International Affairs MA degree program should submit a statement of purpose, not to exceed two double-spaced pages, describing academic interests and professional goals and responding to the following questions:

  1. What specific areas are you interested in taking coursework while pursuing an MA in International Affairs?
  2. What relevant experiences have you had that have informed your decision and prepared you to pursue a graduate degree?
  3. What are your career goals following completion of your MA?
Application Deadlines

The available start terms and corresponding application deadlines for the Advertising Creative BA/International Affairs MA are listed below. Please keep in mind that both the application and the required materials must be submitted by the specified deadline.

Fall: June 1
Spring: October 1

Application Requirements

Application requirements for the Advertising Creative BA/International Affairs MA include:

  • 2 Letters of Recommendation

  • 3.0 Minimum GPA

  • Statement of Purpose

Course Requirements

Please view the Advertising Creative BA/International Affairs MA Academic Catalog page for important curriculum information, including recommended course sequencing.

Statement of Purpose Details

Applicants to the International Affairs MA degree program should submit a statement of purpose, not to exceed two double-spaced pages, describing academic interests and professional goals and responding to the following questions:

  1. What specific areas are you interested in taking coursework while pursuing an MA in International Affairs?
  2. What relevant experiences have you had that have informed your decision and prepared you to pursue a graduate degree?
  3. What are your career goals following completion of your MA?
Application Deadlines

The available start terms and corresponding application deadlines for the Advocacy and Social Change BA/International Affairs MA are listed below. Please keep in mind that both the application and the required materials must be submitted by the specified deadline.

Fall: June 1
Spring: October 1

Application Requirements

Application requirements for the Advocacy and Social Change BA/International Affairs MA include:

  • 2 Letters of Recommendation

  • 3.0 Minimum GPA

  • Statement of Purpose

Course Requirements

Please view the Advocacy and Social Change BA/International Affairs MA Academic Catalog page for important curriculum information, including recommended course sequencing.

Statement of Purpose Details

Applicants to the International Affairs MA degree program should submit a statement of purpose, not to exceed two double-spaced pages, describing academic interests and professional goals and responding to the following questions:

  1. What specific areas are you interested in taking coursework while pursuing an MA in International Affairs?
  2. What relevant experiences have you had that have informed your decision and prepared you to pursue a graduate degree?
  3. What are your career goals following completion of your MA?
Application Deadlines

The available start terms and corresponding application deadlines for the Communication Studies BA/International Affairs MA are listed below. Please keep in mind that both the application and the required materials must be submitted by the specified deadline.

Fall: June 1
Spring: October 1

Application Requirements

Application requirements for the Communication Studies BA/International Affairs MA include:

  • 2 Letters of Recommendation

  • 3.0 Minimum GPA

  • Statement of Purpose

Course Requirements

Please view the Communication Studies BA/International Affairs MA Academic Catalog page for important curriculum information, including recommended course sequencing.

Statement of Purpose Details

Applicants to the International Affairs MA degree program should submit a statement of purpose, not to exceed two double-spaced pages, describing academic interests and professional goals and responding to the following questions:

  1. What specific areas are you interested in taking coursework while pursuing an MA in International Affairs?
  2. What relevant experiences have you had that have informed your decision and prepared you to pursue a graduate degree?
  3. What are your career goals following completion of your MA?
Application Deadlines

The available start terms and corresponding application deadlines for the Criminal Justice and Criminology BS/International Affairs MA are listed below. Please keep in mind that both the application and the required materials must be submitted by the specified deadline.

Fall: June 1
Spring: October 1

Application Requirements

Application requirements for the Criminal Justice and Criminology BS/International Affairs MA include:

  • 2 Letters of Recommendation

  • 3.0 Minimum GPA

  • Statement of Purpose

Course Requirements

Please view the Criminal Justice and Criminology BS/International Affairs MA Academic Catalog page for important curriculum information, including recommended course sequencing.

Statement of Purpose Details

Applicants to the International Affairs MA degree program should submit a statement of purpose, not to exceed two double-spaced pages, describing academic interests and professional goals and responding to the following questions:

  1. What specific areas are you interested in taking coursework while pursuing an MA in International Affairs?
  2. What relevant experiences have you had that have informed your decision and prepared you to pursue a graduate degree?
  3. What are your career goals following completion of your MA?
Application Deadlines

The available start terms and corresponding application deadlines for the Elementary Education BSEd/International Affairs MA are listed below. Please keep in mind that both the application and the required materials must be submitted by the specified deadline.

Fall: June 1
Spring: October 1

Application Requirements

Application requirements for the Elementary Education BSEd/International Affairs MA include:

  • 2 Letters of Recommendation

  • 3.0 Minimum GPA

  • Statement of Purpose

Course Requirements

Please view the Elementary Education BSEd/International Affairs MA Academic Catalog page for important curriculum information, including recommended course sequencing.

Statement of Purpose Details

Applicants to the International Affairs MA degree program should submit a statement of purpose, not to exceed two double-spaced pages, describing academic interests and professional goals and responding to the following questions:

  1. What specific areas are you interested in taking coursework while pursuing an MA in International Affairs?
  2. What relevant experiences have you had that have informed your decision and prepared you to pursue a graduate degree?
  3. What are your career goals following completion of your MA?
Application Deadlines

The available start terms and corresponding application deadlines for the Film and Digital Media BA/International Affairs MA are listed below. Please keep in mind that both the application and the required materials must be submitted by the specified deadline.

Fall: June 1
Spring: October 1

Application Requirements

Application requirements for the Film and Digital Media BA/International Affairs MA include:

  • 2 Letters of Recommendation

  • 3.0 Minimum GPA

  • Statement of Purpose

Course Requirements

Please view the Film and Digital Media BA/International Affairs MA Academic Catalog page for important curriculum information, including recommended course sequencing.

Statement of Purpose Details

Applicants to the International Affairs MA degree program should submit a statement of purpose, not to exceed two double-spaced pages, describing academic interests and professional goals and responding to the following questions:

  1. What specific areas are you interested in taking coursework while pursuing an MA in International Affairs?
  2. What relevant experiences have you had that have informed your decision and prepared you to pursue a graduate degree?
  3. What are your career goals following completion of your MA?
Application Deadlines

The available start terms and corresponding application deadlines for the Global and International Studies BA/International Affairs MA are listed below. Please keep in mind that both the application and the required materials must be submitted by the specified deadline.

Fall: June 1
Spring: October 1

Application Requirements

Application requirements for the Global and International Studies BA/International Affairs MA include:

  • 2 Letters of Recommendation

  • 3.0 Minimum GPA

  • Statement of Purpose

Course Requirements

Please view the Global and International Studies BA/International Affairs MA Academic Catalog page for important curriculum information, including recommended course sequencing.

Statement of Purpose Details

Applicants to the International Affairs MA degree program should submit a statement of purpose, not to exceed two double-spaced pages, describing academic interests and professional goals and responding to the following questions:

  1. What specific areas are you interested in taking coursework while pursuing an MA in International Affairs?
  2. What relevant experiences have you had that have informed your decision and prepared you to pursue a graduate degree?
  3. What are your career goals following completion of your MA?
Application Deadlines

The available start terms and corresponding application deadlines for the History BA/International Affairs MA are listed below. Please keep in mind that both the application and the required materials must be submitted by the specified deadline.

Fall: June 1
Spring: October 1

Application Requirements

Application requirements for the History BA/International Affairs MA include:

  • 2 Letters of Recommendation

  • 3.0 Minimum GPA

  • Statement of Purpose

Course Requirements

Please view the History BA/International Affairs MA Academic Catalog page for important curriculum information, including recommended course sequencing.

Statement of Purpose Details

Applicants to the International Affairs MA degree program should submit a statement of purpose, not to exceed two double-spaced pages, describing academic interests and professional goals and responding to the following questions:

  1. What specific areas are you interested in taking coursework while pursuing an MA in International Affairs?
  2. What relevant experiences have you had that have informed your decision and prepared you to pursue a graduate degree?
  3. What are your career goals following completion of your MA?
Application Deadlines

The available start terms and corresponding application deadlines for the Multimedia Journalism BA/International Affairs MA are listed below. Please keep in mind that both the application and the required materials must be submitted by the specified deadline.

Fall: June 1
Spring: October 1

Application Requirements

Application requirements for the Multimedia Journalism BA/International Affairs MA include:

  • 2 Letters of Recommendation

  • 3.0 Minimum GPA

  • Statement of Purpose

Course Requirements

Please view the Multimedia Journalism BA/International Affairs MA Academic Catalog page for important curriculum information, including recommended course sequencing.

Statement of Purpose Details

Applicants to the International Affairs MA degree program should submit a statement of purpose, not to exceed two double-spaced pages, describing academic interests and professional goals and responding to the following questions:

  1. What specific areas are you interested in taking coursework while pursuing an MA in International Affairs?
  2. What relevant experiences have you had that have informed your decision and prepared you to pursue a graduate degree?
  3. What are your career goals following completion of your MA?
Application Deadlines

The available start terms and corresponding application deadlines for the Philosophy BA/International Affairs MA are listed below. Please keep in mind that both the application and the required materials must be submitted by the specified deadline.

Fall: June 1
Spring: October 1

Application Requirements

Application requirements for the Philosophy BA/International Affairs MA include:

  • 2 Letters of Recommendation

  • 3.0 Minimum GPA

  • Statement of Purpose

Course Requirements

Please view the Philosophy BA/International Affairs MA Academic Catalog page for important curriculum information, including recommended course sequencing.

Statement of Purpose Details

Applicants to the International Affairs MA degree program should submit a statement of purpose, not to exceed two double-spaced pages, describing academic interests and professional goals and responding to the following questions:

  1. What specific areas are you interested in taking coursework while pursuing an MA in International Affairs?
  2. What relevant experiences have you had that have informed your decision and prepared you to pursue a graduate degree?
  3. What are your career goals following completion of your MA?
Application Deadlines

The available start terms and corresponding application deadlines for the Political Science BA/International Affairs MA are listed below. Please keep in mind that both the application and the required materials must be submitted by the specified deadline.

Fall: June 1
Spring: October 1

Application Requirements

Application requirements for the Political Science BA/International Affairs MA include:

  • 2 Letters of Recommendation

  • 3.0 Minimum GPA

  • Statement of Purpose

Course Requirements

Please view the Political Science BA/International Affairs MA Academic Catalog page for important curriculum information, including recommended course sequencing.

Statement of Purpose Details

Applicants to the International Affairs MA degree program should submit a statement of purpose, not to exceed two double-spaced pages, describing academic interests and professional goals and responding to the following questions:

  1. What specific areas are you interested in taking coursework while pursuing an MA in International Affairs?
  2. What relevant experiences have you had that have informed your decision and prepared you to pursue a graduate degree?
  3. What are your career goals following completion of your MA?
Application Deadlines

The available start terms and corresponding application deadlines for the Pyschology BS/International Affairs MA are listed below. Please keep in mind that both the application and the required materials must be submitted by the specified deadline.

Fall: June 1
Spring: October 1

Application Requirements

Application requirements for the Pyschology BS/International Affairs MA include:

  • 2 Letters of Recommendation

  • 3.0 Minimum GPA

  • Statement of Purpose

Course Requirements

Please view the Pyschology BS/International Affairs MA Academic Catalog page for important curriculum information, including recommended course sequencing.

Statement of Purpose Details

Applicants to the International Affairs MA degree program should submit a statement of purpose, not to exceed two double-spaced pages, describing academic interests and professional goals and responding to the following questions:

  1. What specific areas are you interested in taking coursework while pursuing an MA in International Affairs?
  2. What relevant experiences have you had that have informed your decision and prepared you to pursue a graduate degree?
  3. What are your career goals following completion of your MA?
Application Deadlines

The available start terms and corresponding application deadlines for the Secondary Education BSEd/International Affairs MA are listed below. Please keep in mind that both the application and the required materials must be submitted by the specified deadline.

Fall: June 1
Spring: October 1

Application Requirements

Application requirements for the Secondary Education BSEd/International Affairs MA include:

  • 2 Letters of Recommendation

  • 3.0 Minimum GPA

  • Statement of Purpose

Course Requirements

Please view the Secondary Education BSEd/International Affairs MA Academic Catalog page for important curriculum information, including recommended course sequencing.

Statement of Purpose Details

Applicants to the International Affairs MA degree program should submit a statement of purpose, not to exceed two double-spaced pages, describing academic interests and professional goals and responding to the following questions:

  1. What specific areas are you interested in taking coursework while pursuing an MA in International Affairs?
  2. What relevant experiences have you had that have informed your decision and prepared you to pursue a graduate degree?
  3. What are your career goals following completion of your MA?
Application Deadlines

The available start terms and corresponding application deadlines for the Social Work BSW/International Affairs MA are listed below. Please keep in mind that both the application and the required materials must be submitted by the specified deadline.

Fall: June 1
Spring: October 1

Application Requirements

Application requirements for the Social Work BSW/International Affairs MA include:

  • 2 Letters of Recommendation

  • 3.0 Minimum GPA

  • Statement of Purpose

Course Requirements

Please view the Social Work BSW/International Affairs MA Academic Catalog page for important curriculum information, including recommended course sequencing.

Statement of Purpose Details

Applicants to the International Affairs MA degree program should submit a statement of purpose, not to exceed two double-spaced pages, describing academic interests and professional goals and responding to the following questions:

  1. What specific areas are you interested in taking coursework while pursuing an MA in International Affairs?
  2. What relevant experiences have you had that have informed your decision and prepared you to pursue a graduate degree?
  3. What are your career goals following completion of your MA?
Application Deadlines

The available start terms and corresponding application deadlines for the Sociology BA/International Affairs MA are listed below. Please keep in mind that both the application and the required materials must be submitted by the specified deadline.

Fall: June 1
Spring: October 1

Application Requirements

Application requirements for the Sociology BA/International Affairs MA include:

  • 2 Letters of Recommendation

  • 3.0 Minimum GPA

  • Statement of Purpose

Course Requirements

Please view the Sociology BA/International Affairs MA Academic Catalog page for important curriculum information, including recommended course sequencing.

Statement of Purpose Details

Applicants to the International Affairs MA degree program should submit a statement of purpose, not to exceed two double-spaced pages, describing academic interests and professional goals and responding to the following questions:

  1. What specific areas are you interested in taking coursework while pursuing an MA in International Affairs?
  2. What relevant experiences have you had that have informed your decision and prepared you to pursue a graduate degree?
  3. What are your career goals following completion of your MA?
Application Deadlines

The available start terms and corresponding application deadlines for the Special Education BSEd/International Affairs MA are listed below. Please keep in mind that both the application and the required materials must be submitted by the specified deadline.

Fall: June 1
Spring: October 1

Application Requirements

Application requirements for the Special Education BSEd/International Affairs MA include:

  • 2 Letters of Recommendation

  • 3.0 Minimum GPA

  • Statement of Purpose

Course Requirements

Please view the Special Education BSEd/International Affairs MA Academic Catalog page for important curriculum information, including recommended course sequencing.

Statement of Purpose Details

Applicants to the International Affairs MA degree program should submit a statement of purpose, not to exceed two double-spaced pages, describing academic interests and professional goals and responding to the following questions:

  1. What specific areas are you interested in taking coursework while pursuing an MA in International Affairs?
  2. What relevant experiences have you had that have informed your decision and prepared you to pursue a graduate degree?
  3. What are your career goals following completion of your MA?
Application Deadlines

The available start terms and corresponding application deadlines for the Theology BA/International Affairs MA are listed below. Please keep in mind that both the application and the required materials must be submitted by the specified deadline.

Fall: June 1
Spring: October 1

Application Requirements

Application requirements for the Theology BA/International Affairs MA include:

  • 2 Letters of Recommendation

  • 3.0 Minimum GPA

  • Statement of Purpose

Course Requirements

Please view the Theology BA/International Affairs MA Academic Catalog page for important curriculum information, including recommended course sequencing.

Statement of Purpose Details

Applicants to the International Affairs MA degree program should submit a statement of purpose, not to exceed two double-spaced pages, describing academic interests and professional goals and responding to the following questions:

  1. What specific areas are you interested in taking coursework while pursuing an MA in International Affairs?
  2. What relevant experiences have you had that have informed your decision and prepared you to pursue a graduate degree?
  3. What are your career goals following completion of your MA?
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