MA Global Diplomacy (Online Learning)
SOAS University of London
Key Information
Campus location
London, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
GBP 12,000 / per year
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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Introduction
Mode of Attendance: Online learning
Learn about the key concepts of diplomacy and the institutional development of diplomatic relations. You will also gain in-depth knowledge of negotiations processes through the course's core module, The Art of Negotiation. In addition, you will be able to select modules according to your interests and career goals, including International Security, Diplomatic Systems, and America and the World: US Foreign Policy.
Established in 2013 and based on 20 years of experience within the Centre for International Studies and Diplomacy (CISD), MA Global Diplomacy will allow you to deepen your understanding of international affairs and contemporary diplomatic practice. The programme brings together cutting-edge research in delivering an engaging and stimulating student experience in a dynamic field of study. You will acquire the knowledge, understanding and skills necessary to proceed to careers in a range of professional contexts where diplomacy is relevant, while also providing the learning opportunities to enable you, as a postgraduate student, to acquire the interdisciplinary knowledge to undertake further advanced studies and research in the area of global diplomacy. The course has its foundations in an established heritage of high-quality teaching and research within SOAS' Centre for International Studies and Diplomacy (CISD). The mission of CISD is to promote multi-disciplinary teaching that combines the distinctive expertise of SOAS with cutting-edge research and public discussion of diplomacy and international politics in a globalised world.
The programme is delivered by the Centre for International Studies and Diplomacy (CISD) in association with the FCO's Diplomatic Academy, using a combination of multi-disciplinary teaching, cutting-edge research and public discussion of diplomacy and international politics in a globalised world.
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Ideal Students
Who is this programme for?
Relevant for those engaged in or embarking on a career in diplomatic or related fields requiring international expertise in government, not-for-profit, corporate or academic environments.
By studying online, students will also have the flexibility to integrate studies into working life without having to take a career break.
Admissions
Curriculum
Structure
Students will study one core modules and a range of elective modules on offer each session. There are also four research mini-modules.
- 1 x core modules
- 3 x elective modules
- 4 x research mini-modules
- 1 x dissertation
Students are required to rank three elective modules in preferred order from the below sample list for each study session following their core module. All modules are subject to availability and this list is not exhaustive from session to session.
Modules
- The Art of Negotiation (Core)
- Afghanistan: Strategic and Geopolitical Perspectives (Elective)
- America and the World: US Foreign Policy (Elective)
- Cultural Diplomacy (Elective)
- Digital Diplomacy (Elective)
- Diplomatic Systems (Elective)
- Economics, Politics and Society in MENA (Elective)
- Economics, Politics and Society in South Asia (Elective)
- Evolution of Warfare (Elective)
- Foundations of International Law (Elective)
- Gender, Conflict and the Middle East (Elective)
- Global Challenges: Science Diplomacy (Elective)
- Global Citizenship and Advocacy (Elective)
- Global Energy and Climate Policy (Elective)
- Global International Organisation: United Nations in the World (Elective)
- Global Media (Elective)
- Global Public Policy (Elective)
- Human and Critical Security Studies (Elective)
- India's Foreign and Security Policy (Elective)
- International Economics (Elective)
- International Security (Elective)
- Modern Africa: History, Politics and Society (Elective)
- Multinational Enterprises in a Globalising World (Elective)
- Muslim Minorities in a Global Context (Elective)
- Pakistan: Religion, Politics and Security (Elective)
- Political Economy of Violence, Conflict and Development (Elective)
- Political History, Culture and Diplomacy in Iran (Elective)
- Sports and Diplomacy (Elective)
- Strategic Studies (Elective)
- Trade Diplomacy (Elective)
Important notice
The information on the programme page reflects the intended programme structure against the given academic session.
Career Opportunities
Employment
The degree aims to prepare students for such roles as those within a Foreign Service or other government department, international civil service (such as the United Nations or European Union), international NGOs (working in fields such as development, humanitarian assistance and conflict resolution), as well as multinational corporations and international media.
English Language Requirements
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