MA Global Diplomacy (Distance Learning)
Programme Director: Dr J. Simon Rofe
Programme description
The MA Global Diplomacy provides both a critical and practical understanding of international affairs and contemporary diplomatic practice.
The programme is designed for those engaged in or planning to embark upon a professional career requiring international expertise in government, not-for-profit, corporate or academic environments.
The degree aims to prepare students for such roles as those within a Foreign Service or other government department, international civil service (such as the United Nations or European Union), international NGOs (working in fields such as development, humanitarian assistance and conflict resolution), as well as multinational corporations and international media.
The programme also suits those engaged in or considering research roles such as within a policy think tank, risk analysis organisation or doctoral programme; seeking to deepen their academic understanding of international affairs and contemporary diplomatic practice.
Entry requirements
Applicant must have:
- in a relevant discipline, a 2:1 Bachelor’s degree from a UK university or other institution acceptable to the University, or an equivalent international qualification (qualifications in other subjects will be assessed on their merits)
Or
- in a relevant discipline, previous education and experience without a UK Bachelor’s degree, or international equivalent, that satisfies the University and has included suitable preliminary training.
Applications will be welcome from applicants with unconventional career paths and consideration will be given to work experience.
Language requirements
For all of our modules you are required to have a high level of English language ability in reading and writing and in study skills.
If your first degree was not taught in English, you will need to provide evidence of language ability as tested by the British Council or another registered body. This is equivalent to a score of 7.0 overall in the IELTS test, or 7 in both reading and writing. For the TOEFL paper-based test, you will need a score of 600+, with at least 5.0 in the Test of Written English; and in the TOEFL internet-based test, you will need a score of 100+, with 25+ the written English test.
Applicants may be asked to provide evidence of language ability as tested by the British Council or another registered body.
You are required to have internet access to participate in this programme.
Programme length
It is envisaged that students will complete the programme within two calendar years.
Programme structure
Students will study four modules, comprising one core and three elective modules (30 credits each). Students will also be required to complete a dissertation (60 credits).
Core Module
- The Art of Negotiation
Sample Elective Modules (subject to availability)
- Diplomatic Systems
- Strategic Studies
- International Security
- International History and International Relations
- Global International Organisation: The United Nations in the World
- The United States in the World-American Diplomacy
