Program Overview

Diplomacy and Global Politics MA

Overview

The Diplomacy and Global Politics MA is designed to equip you with the theoretical and practical knowledge of international relations and the art of negotiation required at a global stage. As a diplomatic stakeholder, you'll be at the centre of forging crucial ties, resolving crises, shaping events and witnessing history in the making.

Course Structure

The programme is taught by academics and practitioners, who are experts in the field, with significant expertise and reputation for exploring and interrogating issues related to diplomacy, global politics and power. Our core modules give a strong foundation in diplomacy, global politics and negotiation in theory and practice on which to build, and the wide range of electives give you a chance to further study areas of specific interest.

Core Modules

• Diplomacy and Foreign Policy: Theory and Practice The module examines continuity and change in foreign policy making and diplomatic theory and practice in a world characterised by simultaneous processes of integration and fragmentation and uneven distribution of power.
• Diplomacy, Crises and Global Challenges You'll learn about the role of diplomacy in solving international issues marked by diversity, conflicts, wars, power shifts, rebellions against the state and much more.
• Diplomacy in Action: Evolution, Adaptation, Innovation Diplomacy in Action charts the evolution of diplomatic practice from the earliest civilizations in history to contemporary modern diplomacy and beyond.
• Diplomatic Training and Negotiation Skills You'll learn essential diplomatic skills and hone existing ones, like strategic thinking, drafting policy and position papers, writing diplomatic cables and outreach documents, negotiating, compromising, crisis management, public speaking and more.
• Dissertation and Research Methods You'll receive supervised guidance and research method training while preparing your dissertation on an agreed research topic.

Option Modules

• The Politics of Global Complexity: Rethinking Governance, Power and Agency
• Contemporary Controversies in International Security: Intervention, Terrorism
• Controversies in United States Foreign Policies and Processes
• Global Change: Toward a New Non-Western Order?
• Global Politics of Energy and Climate Change
• Intercultural Communication
• Islam and Politics in the Middle East
• Postcolonial International Relations: Theories and Concepts
• The European Union as an International Actor
• Theories and Practice of Global Communication

Entry Requirements

• A minimum of a lower second class honours degree (2:2) in a related discipline in Social Sciences or Humanities.
• If your first language is not English, you should have an IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.5 in writing and no element below 6.0.

Fees and Funding

• UK tuition fee: £5,350 (Price per academic year)
• International tuition fee: £8,750 (Price per academic year)
• Alumni discount available.
• Funding options available, including Student Finance England (SFE) and scholarships.

Teaching and Assessment

• Teaching methods focus on active student learning through lectures, seminars, workshops, problem-based and blended learning, and where appropriate practical application.
• Assessment types include practical and coursework, with no written exams.

Supporting You

• Our Student Hub is where you’ll find out about the services and support we offer, helping you get the best out of your time with us.
• Study support, personal tutors, student advice team, and extra-curricular activities available.

Course Location

• Our Regent Campus is composed of three sites, situated on and around one of the most famous and vibrant streets in London.
• Humanities and some of the Social Science subjects are based at 309 Regent Street, which includes recently refurbished social spaces, gym facilities and our Regent Street Cinema.