Charting a Unique Path to a Purposeful Career
Josh Cohen shares his experiences from the BA/MALD program
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Bachelor’s/MALD for Tufts Students
Ready to dive into a career in international relations?
Within six months of graduating, 96% of Fletcher alumni have secured meaningful employment.
Jumpstart your international relations career by pursuing a dual degree – your bachelor’s (BA/BS) combined with Fletcher’s flagship Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy (MALD).
What do Fletcher students and alumni say about the program?
When you study at Fletcher, you join an international community of alumni who care about making meaningful change, whether in the boardroom or the halls of government. Learn more about the difference Fletcher made for these students.
Building Community that Forges Lasting Connections at Fletcher
Paolo Caglioti encourages his fellow students to be a contributing part of the Fletcher community
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Eliana Johnson learns from a multitude of perspectives in her coursework and extracurriculars
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Contact Admissions and apply.
If you’re a Tufts undergraduate interested in the BA/BS and MALD dual degree program, get in touch with admissions at fletcheradmissions@tufts.edu. Ready to apply?
Frequently asked questions
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Students may apply for the program once they have completed and received grades in at least 20 undergraduate courses and are on track to satisfy the undergraduate residency requirement prior to matriculating as a graduate student.
Tufts undergraduates should apply the semester before they hope to start classes, typically no earlier than the start of their senior year. If admitted, students can begin taking courses in January or September and should plan to spend three semesters enrolled as a Fletcher graduate student.
Regardless of where you are in your studies - please reach out to admissions (fletcheradmissions@tufts.edu) to learn more about prerequisites and other program features.
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Fletcher courses taken prior to formal admission into the dual degree program will not count towards the MALD.
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Applicants must follow the standard Fletcher application process, including completing the full application for admission, and adhere to the relevant admission deadlines for their start semester.
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A total of 16 Fletcher courses are required for the MALD degree, four of these courses are pursued while enrolled as an undergraduate and count towards both your bachelor’s degree and the MALD.
Students admitted to the combined BA/BS and MALD take one semester of four Fletcher courses or two semesters with two Fletcher courses while still enrolled as an undergraduate. Most often, these courses count as general elective credits towards the bachelor’s degree, though students may petition to have Fletcher coursework count towards any major requirements.