<p>I'm interested in one-year MA in IR programs. I'm going to UCSD for my undergrad in IS-POLS, and I want to get an MA in the future. Of course, UCSD's grad program is 5 years. I'm wondering if there are good schools with good reputation in the field that offer a one-year program. If not, I'll stick with the traditional 2-3 year, but I would rather get it done in one.</p>
<p>Thanks for any input.</p>
<p>Have you thought about programs in the UK? The IR program at LSE is one-year and it’s much cheaper than anything comparable in the US. The programs at Oxford and Cambridge ar MPhil degrees, so they take two years.</p>
<p>Wow, they seem to have pretty good programs. Either the one year MS in IR or the two year joint MS in IR and IPE. I don’t know how I missed lSE considering I’m actually going there for summer school in July. I’ll find out more info while I’m there.</p>
<p>The only thing I’m concerned about, however, is the affordability issue. I have no problem applying for student loans/financial aid, but I doubt the US dept of ed would finance my studies abroad!</p>