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Study Details: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time
The MSc Diplomacy & International Security gives graduates from a range of academic backgrounds the opportunity to gain expertise in a vital area of international engagement. It will also appeal to professionals interested in moving into positions requiring a breadth of knowledge on diplomacy, history and security issues.
Diplomacy and international security are among the most pressing issues facing the world today. This programme is distinctive as it offers students a historical understanding of contemporary issues and enables them to develop an in depth knowledge of diplomacy. The programme examines key international security concerns and gives students the opportunity to engage with issues of vital relevance in today’s world.
First-class or Second-class Honours degree, or international equivalent, in Humanities, Social Sciences, Languages, Law or other relevant discipline.
The programme will equip students with the skills and knowledge to pursue professional careers in areas including:
government (whether domestically or in supra-national organisations such as the EU or UN)
non-governmental organisations
international agencies
journalism
think-tanks
law firms
The strong research focus means this course will also act as a route to advanced postgraduate study in:
history
politics
international relations
law
security studies
For those who wish to pursue a career outside academia, this research component will be beneficial for various research and policy roles, and the public and third sectors.
Core modules:
Diplomacy: Evolution, Theory and Practice
Embassies in Crisis
Research Skills, Sources & Methods
Optional modules:
Contemporary Security Challenges & Responses
Britain, France & the United States 1945-1955 Diplomacy, Strategy & Alliance
Contemporary International Relations
Secret Intelligence: From the Cold War to the Global War on Terror
International Human Rights Law
International Institutions & Regimes
Diplomacy and Conflict Resolution in the Arab-Israeli Dispute, 1947-1979
The Global Cold War in Africa
Theory & Principles of Conflict Resolution
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