All students in the Masters of Global Studies program choose one of three pathways: Global Governance, Global Security, or Gender and Public Policy.

Global Studies is a field that focuses interdisciplinary research and teaching on issues that affect the world’s diverse populations at local, national, regional, and global levels.

Degree Requirements

Students complete 32 graduate credit hours to earn an MS in Global Studies.

Admission Requirements

Students applying for the MS in Global Studies must follow the requirements of graduate and professional admissions as listed at: 

The University of Illinois offers several opportunities for professional development whether your goal is to go into academia, the public sector, non-profit, corporate, or entrepreneurial work.

As you search for internships, practicums, and postgraduate opportunities, the University of Illinois and the MSGS program has several resources to support you including the program advisor.

Through the Global Studies Practicum course, students will have the opportunity to participate in practical professional training through an internship or work within an approved organization.

Global Studies Graduate Minor

A 12-credit hour graduate minor consisting of three courses relating to global studies.