Course summary
Aimed at prospective and practising diplomats, civil servants, staff of NGOs, and academics, this programme combines the theory and practice of contemporary diplomacy. Develop your research, policy-making and interpersonal skills, and study topics such as international security, terrorism in a globalising world, and international relations theory. Your learning will benefit from external speakers from diplomacy and international organisations, and you will engage in a number of simulations and practical exercises. For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/politics-and-international-relations-pg/ma-diplomacy
Modules
Sample modules: *Contemporary diplomacy (core module) *International security studies *Terrorism in a globalising world *Building peace *Challenges to global order Check our website for more details about the course structure.
Assessment method
Dissertation
Entry requirements
IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 5.5 (or equivalent). Entry requirements: Normally a good undergraduate honours degree (high 2.2 level or above), or equivalent from a university outside the UK. All of our programmes are appropriate for students from any disciplinary background, although a degree in politics, economics, international relations is preferred. Relevant work experience may also be taken into account.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Channel Islands | £8100 | Whole course |
Republic of Ireland | £8100 | Whole course |
EU | £17100 | Whole course |
England | £8100 | Whole course |
Northern Ireland | £8100 | Whole course |
Scotland | £8100 | Whole course |
Wales | £8100 | Whole course |
International | £17100 | Whole course |
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Reading
Whiteknights House
PO Box 217
Reading
RG6 6AH