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American Graduate School in Paris:
Earn a U.S.-accredited Masters in International Relations degree in Paris! The American Graduate School in Paris (AGS) provides a two-year MA in International Relations and Diplomacy taught entirely in English to students from around the world.

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Whether you aspire to working in governement, intergovernmental organizations, in the private sector, or for a nonprofit, this comprehensive program is designed to equip you with the skills, knowledge and contacts you need to pursue a high-level career in international affairs.

Accreditation:
Our International Relations Masters degree is accredited by the Middle States Commission of Higher Education through our partnership with Arcadia University, a private university based in Pennsylvania and founded in 1853.

MA in International Relations and Diplomacy - Taught in English
This program offers a stimulating and rigorous curriculum. Through a multi-disciplinary scope, you will examine the interaction between States and non-state actors at an international level. 

Constantly updated to include the most current international issues, this program covers economic, historical, social, cultural, legal, and humanitarian aspects.

Course Content:
Compulsory core subjects include international relations theory, international public law, economic policy, foreign policy formulation, and methodology.

In addition, you can choose from a broad range of electives which allow you to explore other areas of international affairs such as environmental policy, NGO management, geopolitics, gender issues, conflict resolution, and area studies: Middle-East, Asia, Africa, Europe.

In Year 2, you choose between two alternative tracks depending on your particular goals and interests: the Foreign Policy Paper track and the Research Thesis track. Both options qualify you for a career in international affairs, each through a specific approach.

The program also includes Study Abroad and Internship opportunities.

Dual Degree Programs:
While studying for your MA degree, you can choose to apply for one our our dual degree programs. This allows you to earn a second degree in a complementary discipline.

Options are: French and European Union Law, Diplomacy and Strategic Negotiation, Peace and Conflict Resolution.

Combined M.A.-Ph.D. Program
AGS offers a combined M.A.-Ph.D. which allows you to credit the required courses toward both degrees simultaneously.

Student Testimonial:
"If you take advantage of AGS, you can go very far. I am very happy with my decision to go to AGS and soak up Paris as much as two years will allow."
- Brad, USA. M.A., School of International Relations