Program Overview

Master of Continuing Education in Diplomacy, International Relations, Security and Defense

Presentation

The Master's Degree in Continuing Education in Diplomacy, International Relations, Security and Defense, in collaboration with the International University Foundation of Madrid, provides students with a solid professional foundation in international affairs, an understanding of global challenges, and a career path in international organizations and governments.

Objectives

The educational objectives of the Master's Degree are to specialize students in the fields of diplomacy and international relations, with a special emphasis on matters related to security and defense. This master's degree also provides specialized and modern training in the analysis of international conflicts and their possible solutions.

Programme

The programme consists of the following subject modules:

• Module I: History of Diplomacy
• Module II: Security in a Global World
• Module III: Defense in a Global World
• Module IV: Geostrategy: Threats and Challenges
• Module V: International Relations
• Module VI: The Fourth Estate in International Relations
• Module VII: European Union
• Module VIII: Russian Federation
• Module IX: America
• Module X: Middle East and North Africa
• Module XI: Asia-Pacific
• Module XII: Master's Final Project

Recipients

Access Requirements

• Previous University Degree
• Conditionally, students enrolled in Bachelor's or Double Degree programs who have yet to complete a maximum of 30 ECTS credits from a university degree in Spain
• Exceptionally, these professional studies may also be accessed by those without a previous official university degree that accredits work experience in this field

Selection Criteria

If demand for places exceeds supply, the following selection criteria will apply:

1. Qualifications and professional experience in activities related to the subject matter of this degree
2. Qualifications and years of experience in activities related to the main purpose of this degree

Academic Management and Faculty

Academic Direction

• Dr. Bruno Aguilera Barchet, Professor of Legal History at the URJC
• Dr. Gabriela Cobo del Rosal, Professor of Legal History at the URJC

Faculty

• Bruno Aguilera Barchet
• Juan José Alarcón Riubanys
• Candido Antonio Bernal Fuentes
• Gabriela Cobo del Rosal
• Tomas Gil Marquez
• Manuel González Hernández
• Bonifacio Gutierrez de Leon
• José María Mata Bascones
• David Odalric from Caixal i Mata

Quality Guarantee

The programme has an internal quality assurance system, which includes a manual and a composition of the commission.

Duration and Development

• Modality: Interactive
• Number of credits: 60
• Contact hours: 0
• Place of delivery: Virtual, UINMA Foundation Platform
• Schedule: Flexible
• Start and end date: October 28, 2025 to October 28, 2026

Reservation of Place and Enrollment

• Pre-registration period: From July 7 to September 25, 2025
• Enrollment deadline: From September 1 to October 25, 2026
• Title price: 3,200 Euros
• Possibility of scholarship: No
• Pre-registration: 500 , which is included in the total cost of the course and will be returned if the academic request is not accepted

Documentation to Attach, Forms, and Place of Delivery

The applicant must present all the scanned documentation in the allowed formats. The required documentation includes:

• National Identity Document or equivalent
• University degree of the studies that give access to the requested postgraduate degree
• Curriculum vitae
• Responsible declaration of veracity of the data provided in digital format
• Any other document required by the Academic Department of Continuing Education for acceptance