Course summary
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. This Masters programme offers a genuinely multidisciplinary experience. Drawing on the academic expertise in the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences, you'll be able to select classes from History, the School of Government & Public Policy, and the Law School. The course has links with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, and the Consular Missions in Edinburgh. Students have the opportunity to engage with distinguished diplomatic and foreign policy practitioners who contribute to the programme.
Modules
Compulsory classes: Diplomacy: Evolution, Theory and Practice, Embassises in Crisis. Optional classes: Diplomacy and Conflict Resolution in the Arab-Israeli Dispute, Contemporary Security Challenges and Responses, Diplomacy, Strategy and Alliance, Contemporary International Relations, The Global Cold War and Africa, International Human Rights Law, International Institutions and Regimes.
Assessment method
Assessment is conducted with a mixture of presentations, written assignments and exams that vary module by module.
Entry requirements
First- or upper second-class Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in humanities, social sciences/law subjects or substantial professional experience.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Scotland | £7300 | Year 1 |
| England | £7300 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7300 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7300 | Year 1 |
| International | £16400 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Sponsorship information
There are several scholarship opportunities available for students applying for this course, including the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship and EU Transitions Scholarship. Please see website for further details.
Provider information
University of Strathclyde
McCance Building
16 Richmond Street
Glasgow
G1 1XQ