Program Overview

Introduction to the MA International Relations and Diplomacy Programme

The MA International Relations and Diplomacy postgraduate programme provides a valuable introduction to the complexities of a rapidly changing world. As our personal lives, education, and professional careers extend beyond our countries of birth, understanding other nations and the political and economic relations between nations is becoming more important.

Programme Overview

This programme aims to enable students to fully comprehend the key issues, processes, and institutions of international current affairs in a global context that recognizes distinctions of gender, ethnicity, social justice, and human rights. It also aims to equip students with critical skills in diplomatic statecraft and intelligence, and the analysis of global security issues, foreign policy, and geopolitical risk.

Programme Modules

• Compulsory Modules
• Optional Modules
  • Global Security (30 credits) This module analyses changes in the global security agenda both empirically and theoretically.
  • Foreign Policy and Geopolitical Risks in a Changing World Order (15 credits) The aim of this module is to critically analyse foreign policy practices as crucial sites of political agency and choice in the context of current geopolitical shifts and challenges.
  • Critical Skills in Diplomatic Statecraft and Intelligence (30 credits) The aim of the module is not only to equip students with critical skills in diplomacy and intelligence but actively encourage them to critically reflect on their own skills and competencies in understanding the role of diplomatic statecraft and intelligence in contemporary global politics.
  • International Political Economy of Media (15 credits) The International Political Economy of Media module explores the media's role in global political and economic systems.
  • Research and Dissertation (60 credits) The module aims to enable the student to undertake a substantial academic research project focussed on a key issue relevant to their programme.

Programme Content

Studying the MA International Relations and Diplomacy postgraduate degree at Middlesex University Dubai provides a valuable introduction to the complexities of a rapidly changing world. The programme involves a mix of lectures, seminars, and workshops, and students will have the opportunity to develop skills in research, data collection, critical analysis, oral, written, and visual communication, reasoned debate, comprehending theoretical concepts, and policy analysis.

Course Overview

• Intake: January, September
• Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
• Attendance: Full-time and part-time
• Course Leader: Dr Daphne Demetriou
• Fees:
  • Yearly Fees - January 26: 74,263 (all tuition fees inclusive of VAT)
  • Yearly Fees - September 26: 76,491 (all tuition fees inclusive of VAT)

Entry Requirements

We welcome applications from all graduates with a minimum second-class UK honours degree or equivalent qualification, in an appropriate subject. We also consider candidates with other relevant qualifications and/or work experience.

English Language Requirements

All programmes at Middlesex University Dubai are taught in English, and applicants with previous education outside of English-speaking countries must demonstrate English language proficiency as follows:

• IELTS Academic: 6.0 (with 6 in Reading & Writing, min 5.5 in other components)
• TOEFL Internet-based: 72 (Reading min 18, Writing min 21, Listening min 17, Speaking min 20)
• Pearson PTE Academic: 59 (with 59 in all components)
• Dubai Campus MDX Internal English Test: 6.0 (with 6 in Reading & Writing, min 5.5 in other components)

Teaching

Classes are held at our Dubai Knowledge Park campus on weekdays (Monday to Friday) from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Occasional weekend or holiday sessions may also be scheduled with prior notice.

Work While You Study

Evening classes are designed to fit around a busy lifestyle, making it possible to work during the day while pursuing your studies.

Future Career and Employment

Many career opportunities exist for International Relations graduates, including working for the diplomatic service, non-profit sector, media, finance, higher education, and public policy. Businesses throughout the world seek to employ people with knowledge of the global market place. During the course, you will have the opportunity to develop skills in research, data collection, critical analysis, oral, written, and visual communication, reasoned debate, comprehending theoretical concepts, and policy analysis.