MA Diplomatic Studies: University of Westminster

Introduction

The course is offered by the Diplomatic Academy of London. It develops your conceptual understanding of the practices and procedures of modern diplomacy, and enhances your ability to work effectively within the diplomatic community. The course is designed for diplomats, officials of various overseas ministerial departments, members of international and regional organisations, staff of non-governmental organisations and multinational corporations, as well as those who wish to pursue a diplomatic career in the future, or work for other government departments or multinational corporations.

Course Content

The course is a blend of academic studies and professional training. The areas of communication, law, social sciences, humanities and languages all feature in the course. Professional aspects are covered by diplomats, journalists, politicians and senior officials from various government departments who contribute as guest speakers.

Core modules:

• Diplomacy: Practice, Procedures and Dynamics
• Dissertation
• International Security Studies

Options include:

• Cross-Cultural Communication
• Diplomacy in Islam
• European Union Studies
• Foreign Policy Analysis
• Information and Media Studies
• Information Technology in the Information Society
• International Law and Diplomacy
• Intelligence and National Security Management
• International Trade and Finance
• Language et pratiques diplomatiques (in French)
• Political Economy of Globalisation

Entry Requirements

• Normally, you must have either: a first degree from a recognised UK or overseas institution, a postgraduate degree, or professional qualification in a relevant discipline, such as politics, economics, law or languages; or knowledge and skills at a university degree standard, normally through five years’ relevant work experience.
• You will need fluent written and spoken English to study at postgraduate level.
• If your first language is not English, an attainment of at least IELTS 6.5 or equivalent must be demonstrated. The University offers presessional summer programmes if you need to improve your English before starting your course. You may be required to attend an interview and pass a language test.

Further information on the programme can be obtained from:

• Address: The Diplomatic Academy of London,
  University of Westminster,
  309 Regent Street,
  London W1B 2UW,
• Tel: +44 (0)20 7911 5000 ext 2091
• Fax: +44 (0)20 7911 5105
• Email: DiplomacyLondon@westminster.ac.uk
• Web: http://www.westminster.ac.uk/dal