Master Of Arts - International Affairs

Academic Requirements

To apply for the Master of Arts in International Affairs program at Carleton University, there are several important Academic Requirements that prospective students must meet:

• All students entering the MA or MA/JD program must possess a four-year undergraduate degree or its equivalent. The program is interdisciplinary, welcoming students from diverse backgrounds such as political science, international relations, global affairs, law, public policy, sociology, anthropology, and economics. Students from other fields, such as Science, English, or Arts, are also encouraged to apply, provided they take a few undergraduate courses in international affairs to prepare for NPSIA.
• Under current practice, a minimum GPA of B+ (77%) is typically required for admission consideration.
• Applicants must have successfully completed a first-year introductory microeconomics course (0.5 credit) and a first-year introductory macroeconomics course (0.5 credit), achieving at least a grade of B- before starting the program. This requirement can be conditionally offered to students who need to complete it prior to enrollment.
• Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

It is advisable for all students, especially international applicants, to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is reviewed in a timely manner. For any clarifications or support, please reach out to LOA Portal's advisors who are ready to assist you throughout the application process.

Language Requirements

The language of instruction at Carleton is English. For admission into Carleton’s graduate programs, you will need to demonstrate that your knowledge and use of English are strong enough for graduate studies at an English-language university.

If your first language is not English, you can demonstrate your language proficiency by:

• Presenting one of the official Language Proficiency (ESL) test scores as defined in the table below;
• Showing that you have completed ESLA 1900 or ESLA 1905 at Carleton University with a final grade of B- or higher; or
• Presenting official certification (transcripts) that you have completed an undergraduate or graduate degree at a university in any country in which the primary language is English, where the language of instruction in the relevant educational institution was English, and the language of instruction in their most recently completed undergraduate or graduate degree was English.

Applicants who present their most recent degree and transcripts from a Canadian institution are exempt from language proficiency requirements, unless otherwise required by an individual program.

Note: Letters from your universities stating the medium of instruction is English are not acceptable.

Minimum Language Proficiency (ESL) test score requirement:

* IELTS One-Skill Retake is accepted

TOEFL MyBest Scores is accepted

Please note that some graduate programs may require a higher level of understanding of the English language and will have higher ESL requirements. It is your responsibility to review and meet the minimum requirements of the program to which you are applying. The Graduate Studies reserves the right to require further documentation or additional testing if they feel it necessary to demonstrate the required level of English language proficiency.

Carleton University is committed to ensuring that all students have fair access to English Language testing, including those students who require accommodations to complete the test. All tests accepted by Graduate Studies offer accommodations to students who require it, including but not limited to students with disabilities, and nursing mothers. Please note that arranging accommodations for an ESL test may take up to six weeks.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.