PG Cert Global Diplomacy (online 1 year)

This module combines recent research on diplomacy and negotiations in international relations, by emphasising concrete settings, practices and actors to tackle broader questions of power, skills and virtuosity that make up what we call the ‘art of negotiation’. The first six topics will look at core issues and concepts in the study of diplomacy. The final four topics will look at the practice of negotiation, its various phases and power dynamics. It will unpack what the ‘art’ of negotiation and diplomacy is, how we can approach the various practices that make this ‘method’ and construct such relations, and interrogate whether or not the face of diplomacy has changed. Students will combine cutting-edge theory with real-world case studies and practical skills that will equip them to analyse and participate effectively in real-world negotiations in diplomatic contexts – such as bilateral and multiateral diplomacy - which are subject to multiple continuities and changes. The skills gained will be transferrable beyond the professional field of diplomacy, such as in various organisations in the the public or private sectors.

The United Nations remains a cornerstone of global cooperation, tackling challenges from peace and security to human rights and humanitarian action. This module provides a deep understanding of the UN system, its origins, structures, and contemporary role within international organisations. You’ll explore key institutions like the Security Council and General Assembly, examine the UN’s work on disarmament, human rights, and humanitarian crises, and critically assess debates around reform, US engagement, and the rules-based international order. Through research-driven learning, you’ll analyse policy and scholarly debates, evaluate evidence, and apply critical thinking to questions of global governance. Along the way, you’ll develop skills in analysis, professional communication, and evidence-based reasoning, preparing you for careers in diplomacy, international organisations, policy, and research. If you want to understand how the UN shapes world affairs and contribute thoughtfully to international solutions, this module equips you with the expertise and confidence to do so.