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 2013.
For mid-career diplomatic professionals, a one-year Master of Public Diplomacy degree program is offered.
Admission is limited to the summer session and the next available term is summer 2013.
Application resources
Graduate Application Guidelines (PDF)
Online USC Graduate Admission Application
Learn more
Consider opportunities to meet an Annenberg admissions officer at Idealist fairs and APSIA forums in your local area. Also, plan to attend our on-campus Annual Prospective Graduate Student Visit Day program on Fri., Nov. 9; the online reservation system will open Sep. 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.