MA In Program

1.  1.0 credit in:
INAF 5017 [0.25] Policy Process and International Affairs
INAF 5018 [0.25] Law and International Affairs
INAF 5016 [0.5]  Statistical Analysis for International Affairs

2.  0.5 credits in economics, successfully completed by the end of the second term, from: (See Note 1, below)
INAF 5009 [0.5] International Aspects of Economic Development
INAF 5214 [0.5] Economics for Defence and Security
INAF 5205 [0.5] Economics of Conflict
INAF 5308 [0.5] International Trade: Theory and Policy
INAF 5309 [0.5] International Finance: Theory and Policy
INAF 5600 [0.5] The Economics of Human Development
INAF 5703 [0.5] International Public Economics

3. 3.5 credits in Field and Elective courses (See Notes 1 and 2, below)

4. Successful completion of second language proficiency examination (see Note 3, below)

Total Credits: 5.0

1.  1.5 credits in:
INAF 5017 [0.25] Policy Process and International Affairs
INAF 5018 [0.25] Law and International Affairs
INAF 5015 [0.5]  Research Design and Methods for International Affairs
INAF 5016 [0.5]  Statistical Analysis for International Affairs

2.  0.5 credits in economics, successfully completed by the end of the second term, from (See Note 1, below):
INAF 5009 [0.5] International Aspects of Economic Development
INAF 5214 [0.5] Economics for Defence and Security
INAF 5205 [0.5] Economics of Conflict
INAF 5308 [0.5] International Trade: Theory and Policy
INAF 5309 [0.5] International Finance: Theory and Policy
INAF 5600 [0.5] The Economics of Human Development
INAF 5703 [0.5] International Public Economics

3. 2.0 credits in Field and Elective courses (See Notes 1 and 2, below)

4. 1.0 credit
INAF 5908 [1.0] Research Essay

5. Successful completion of second language proficiency examination (see Note 3, below)

Total Credits: 5.0

1.  1.5 credits in:
INAF 5017 [0.25] Policy Process and International Affairs
INAF 5018 [0.25] Law and International Affairs
INAF 5015 [0.5]  Research Design and Methods for International Affairs
INAF 5016 [0.5]  Statistical Analysis for International Affairs

2.  0.5 credits in economics, successfully completed by the end of the second term, from (See Note 1, below):
INAF 5009 [0.5] International Aspects of Economic Development
INAF 5214 [0.5] Economics for Defence and Security
INAF 5205 [0.5] Economics of Conflict
INAF 5308 [0.5] International Trade: Theory and Policy
INAF 5309 [0.5] International Finance: Theory and Policy
INAF 5600 [0.5] The Economics of Human Development
INAF 5703 [0.5] International Public Economics

3. 1.0 credit in Field and Elective courses (See Notes 1 and 2, below)

4. 2.0 credits
INAF 5909 [2.0] M.A. Thesis

5. Successful completion of second language proficiency examination (see below)

Total Credits: 5.0

Provide documentation that demonstrates the student has achieved at minimum a B1 level or better according to the Council of Europe (Common European Framework of Reference) designations of proficiency in a second language.

Examples of sufficient documentation: undergraduate transcripts, high-school diplomas, accredited language school certificates, documents pertaining to research in a foreign language, letters of reference from employers, official testing results obtained at other institutions or language schools, letters of language proficiency provided by faculty members.

Successful students will be encouraged to continue to improve their proficiency in their designated language, or acquire proficiency in another language.

Note: Students must achieve a grade of B- or better in their language courses.

Successful completion of an intermediate level course in a language other than the student’s mother tongue and accepted by NPSIA.

At Carleton University, the following courses will satisfy the NPSIA language requirement (please note: students may be required to complete any necessary beginner language courses, as determined by the School of Linguistics and Language Studies, prior to completing any of the final courses noted below):

*Students must achieve a grade of B- or better in their language courses.

Students who have knowledge of a second language, but do not have documentation can speak to the language advisor about their options. If a test with a Carleton University professor or contract instructor is available, the cost of the test will be $70 + HST for the 2022-2023 academic year. If the test is completed off campus, the fees can vary, depending on the organization. This fee must be paid for by the student in advance of the test. Due to COVID-19, these tests are temporarily limited and will take place online. If you have already booked a test, please complete the online payment form here.

Complete the online language training program, Rosetta Stone. The program is a once per year licence (registration in the fall of each academic year) and is available in the following languages: French, Spanish and German. Approx. cost is $265.- per license (+ HST). To fulfill the NPSIA language requirement, students must complete level B1 in the language training program, in accordance to the Council of Europe (Common European Framework of Reference) designations.

The Rosetta Stone program offers two learning paths: Foundations, for beginners (A1-A2) and Fluency Builder, for intermediate/advanced learners (B1-B2-C1). There is an initial compulsory placement test, which will determine the path, and four achievement tests.

Important: Once a student starting in Foundations meets the requirements for B1, they MUST send an email to the Language Advisor, who will then allow the student to access the next level (i.e. Fluency Builder, and complete the required B1 level). If a student starts at B1 level, they must access Fluency Builder in order to successfully complete the program requirements for NPSIA.

Due to COVID-19, all Rosetta Stone tests will be taking place online and not in person. At the beginning of each academic year, an email will be sent out with sign-up information, deadlines and details on how to use the program. If you have already signed up for the program, please complete the online payment form here.

Please note that students must pre-order their Rosetta Stone program license. To do so, students need to send an email to internationalaffairs@carleton.ca indicating their intent to complete the Rosetta Stone program. The pre-order window will be open from July 11-July 25 and the payment window will be open  from July 26-August 31. In order to pre-order your license, please send an email to internationalaffairs@carleton.ca indicating your interest in completing the Rosetta Stone program.