Diplomacy and Foreign Policy involves study of theories, issues and processes related to international liaisons. The courses are particularly suited for those hoping to work in international organisations, NGOs and governments. While diplomats are usually constrained by their State’s national interests and international laws, these courses, however, try to bring geography, history and economics into the teaching in order to help students gain more from the subject. Here are a list of universities in the United Kingdom, United States and Australia, for you to get started.
City University London, UK
Their MA in Diplomacy and Foreign Policy offers a mix of subjects tackling economical, political, and practical dimensions of diplomacy and foreign policy with reference to key regions. The University says that studying the course will provide you with a postgraduate-level and research-led education in the dynamic field of international politics. International students can apply for the School of Arts and Social Sciences’ International Excellence Scholarship.
Details: www.city.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/diplomacy-and-foreign-policy
Lancaster University, UK
Their 12-month full-time/24-hour part-time MA in Diplomacy and Foreign Policy is designed to introduce students to theories, issues and processes connected with the subject. The programme is especially relevant to those thinking about or currently working in diplomacy, international NGOs, and international policy and politics. Students take five taught modules each assessed by a 5,000 word essay.
Details: www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/postgraduate-courses/diplomacy-and-foreign-policy-ma
Seton Hall University, US
The University offers an MA in Diplomacy and International Relations. Functional specialisations include Foreign Policy Analysis; Global Health and Human Security; Global Negotiation and Conflict Management; International Economics and Development; International Law and Human Rights; International Organisations; International Security and Post-Conflict State Reconstruction and Sustainability. Regional Specialisations include Africa, Asia, Europe and Eurasia, Latin America and the Caribbean and Middle East.
Details: www.shu.edu/academics/diplomacy/ma-diplomacy-international-relations/careers.cfm
The University of Buckingham, UK
They offer an MA in International Affairs and Diplomacy (by Research). Entry requirements are the following: a first or second-class honours degree from a recognised university or a recognised professional qualification with relevant work experience. The MA does not offer systematic instruction in diplomacy and international affairs; instead, the emphasis is on independent research and one-to-one supervision.
Details: www.buckingham.ac.uk/humanities/ma/diplomacy-research
University of London, UK
School of Oriental and African Studies of the University offers an MA/PGDip International Studies and Diplomacy. Candidates with a minimum of upper second-class honours degree (or equivalent) can apply. It is not necessary to have a first degree in a discipline directly related to the programme. Yearly intake is in September.
Details: www.soas.ac.uk/cisd/programmes/mapgdipisd
Monash University, Australia
It offers a Master’s in Diplomacy and Trade. The course will advance your knowledge across international trade, diplomacy, economics, international law and contemporary international politics. The Master of Diplomacy and Trade is the only postgraduate course in Australia that offers a combination of foreign affairs and international trade policy subjects, with a focus on international development issues.
Details: monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/2643
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