Applying
The two-year Master of Public Diplomacy degree program is designed for students who already have a substantial undergraduate background in social sciences or some relevant experience in communication, public relations, media studies, journalism, political science and international relations. Admission is limited to the fall term and the next available term is fall 2012.
For mid-career diplomatic professionals, a one-year Master of Public Diplomacy degree program is offerd.
Admission is limited to the summer session and the next available term is summer 2012.
Application resources
Graduate application guidelines
Online USC Graduate Admission Application
Learn more
Consider our fall 2011 travel schedule for opportunities to meet an admission representative in your local area. Also, plan to attend our on-campus Annual Prospective Graduate Student Visit Day program on Fri., Nov. 11. The online reservation system will open Aug. 1.
Contact us
If you have specific questions about the degree program or the application process, please e-mail ascadm@usc.edu or call the Annenberg Admissions Office at 213.821.0770.