Program Overview

Diploma in Diplomatic Studies

The Diploma in Diplomatic Studies aims to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge required to participate, contribute, and understand contemporary diplomacy. The course will prepare students for a diplomatic career in which they will have a professional understanding and active role in international relations.

Course Overview

The study units offered include:

• International Relations and Diplomacy
• International Law
• International Economic Theory
• International and Transnational Law
• Macro and International Economics During both years of the course, students will participate in a Supervised Individual Project, where they will have the opportunity to demonstrate their newly acquired knowledge on the subject.

Program Details

• MQF Level: 5
• Duration and Credits: 4 Semesters, 60 ECTS
• Mode of Study: Part-time Evening

Year 1

• Compulsory Units:
  • DST1001: International Relations and Diplomacy 1 (8 ECTS)
  • DST1003: International Law (8 ECTS)
  • DST1009: International Economic Theory (8 ECTS)
• Semester 2 Compulsory Units:
  • DST1004: Supervised Individual Project 1 (6 ECTS)
• Requirement for regular progression to Year 2: 30 ECTS
• Students who obtain 30 ECTS at the end of Year 1 and opt not to continue to Year 2 of the course shall be eligible for the award of the Certificate in Diplomatic Studies.

Year 2

• Compulsory Units:
  • DST1005: International Relations and Diplomacy 2 (8 ECTS)
  • DST1007: International and Transnational Law (8 ECTS)
  • DST1010: Macro and International Economics (8 ECTS)
• Semester 2 Compulsory Units:
  • DST1008: Supervised Individual Project 2 (6 ECTS)
• Total number of credits this year: 30 ECTS
• Requirement for the award of the Diploma in Diplomatic Studies: 60 ECTS

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students will:

• Be familiar with the basic principles and concepts of international relations.
• Have a basic understanding of concepts in international economics at the micro and macro levels.
• Have a good understanding of general principles of the areas covered, such as in International Law, Economic Theory, and International Economics.
• Have an appreciative attitude of international, regional, and national dimensions of diplomacy.
• Be able to identify and practice basic diplomatic skills.

Tuition Fees

• Non-EU Applicants: Total Tuition Fees: Eur 8,500 (Yr 1: Eur 4,250, Yr 2: Eur 4,250)

Career Opportunities

As a graduate, the Diploma will serve as a pathway to enroll in the Master of Arts in Diplomatic Studies, which will lead to career opportunities with diplomatic services, governmental agencies, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector.