ACM Master of Arts in International Relations (MAIR)
Program Overview
If you’re keen on networking with international intellectuals, scholars, and politicians, consider this degree program abroad.
The one-year MAIR program at The American College of the Mediterranean leverages our strategic location in Southern France. This 36 credit-hour master’s (two semesters, plus January Term and summer work) consists of the following:
- Required three-credit core and language courses (15 credits)
- Electives (9 credits)
- Required thesis workshop in the first semester (1 credit)
- Intersession traveling seminar (3 credits)
- Required thesis seminar during the second or summer semester (2 credits)
- Internship during the second or summer semester (3 credits)
- Master’s Thesis (3 credits)
The program builds on the historic academic tradition of the Institute for American Universities (IAU) – ACM's study abroad institute – as one of the first American institutions abroad to prepare students for careers as diplomats in the Foreign Service or international business.
Admission to the MAIR requires a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent (120 units of academic credit), with some proficiency in at least one language other than English.
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Program Highlights
What's Included
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- Masters
- Arabic
- Conflict Studies
- European Studies
- Foreign Language
- French
- International Policy & Diplomacy
- International Relations
- Political Science & Politics
- Spanish
Updated Jul 29, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Aix-en-Provence, France
Fields & Subjects
- Arabic
- Conflict Studies
- European Studies
- Foreign Language
- French
- International Policy & Diplomacy
- International Relations
- Political Science & Politics
- Spanish
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
- Dormitory
- Independent living
- Other
Application Procedures
- Letters of Reference
- Transcript
- Resume
- Online Application
- Essay
Age Requirement
21-35
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