Course summary
The MA in Diplomacy and Foreign Policy is designed for those planning, or already engaged in, a career in the diplomatic service, journalism, international organisations (such as the United Nations or the European Union) or non-governmental organisations (such as Amnesty International and Oxfam). It will also prepare you for a career in political risk, international finance and think tanks. In this Diplomacy and Foreign Policy MA, you will develop your analytical capacities and your ability to examine and critically evaluate the role of foreign policy, diplomacy and decision-making in relation to complex issues such as:
- the capacity of states to meet their economic and political foreign policy goals
- the role of foreign policy and diplomacy in global conflict
- the relationship between human rights, foreign policy, and diplomacy
- the evolution of international organisations as diplomatic and foreign policy forums.
- You will explore the significance of risk and change in contemporary foreign policy and diplomacy, and develop your ability to critically evaluate foreign policy tools and diplomacy in the contemporary world.
Modules
The structure of this MA includes both compulsory and optional modules to combine optimal training in the fields of diplomacy and foreign policy and significant student choice. You may then choose from a wide range of modules offered by the Department of Sociology and The City Law School. Students complete a total of 180 credits: Core (45 credits), Optional modules (75 credits), and a dissertation (60 credits). There are three core modules:
- Strategy, Diplomacy, and Decision Making (15 credits)
- Economic Diplomacy (15 credits)
- Foreign Policy Analysis (15 credits)
- Dissertation (60 credits)
- Theories of International Politics (15 credits)
- Understanding Security in the 21st Century (15 credits)
- Cultural Logics of Contemporary Capitalism (15 credits)
- Global Capitalism: Past, Present and Future (15 credits)
- Political Economy of Global Finance (15 credits)
- The Politics of Forced Migration (15 credits)
- Global Governance (15 credits)
- Global Financial Governance (15 credits)
- Global Political Economy: Contemporary Approaches (15 credits)
- Global Ethics: Principles, Power and Politics (15 credits)
- Human Rights and the Transformation of World Politics (15 credits)
- Russian Foreign Policy from Stalin to Putin (15 credits)
- History of East Asia (15 credits)
- Revolutions in Modern History (15 credits)
- Visions of World Order: Ideas and Concepts in the History of International Thought (15 credits).
- Criminal Minds (15 credits)
- Developments in Communication Policy (15 credits)
- Transnational Media and Communication (15 credits)
- Arbitration (30 credits)
- Civil Dispute Resolution Options – Strategy, Risks and Costs (30 credits)
- Energy, Environment and Security (30 credits)
- Law and war (30 credits)
Assessment method
In this master's in Diplomacy and Foreign Policy course, you will learn from research-active staff who are deeply passionate about their work. Their research often prompts media appearances and can lead to policy change. In Diplomacy and Foreign Policy modules you will be assessed on written coursework, with the exception of Strategy, Diplomacy and Decision-making. Due to the more practical nature of this module, assessment also includes performance in class exercises. We do not assess by examinations. Coursework for modules is typically a 4,000-word essay for 30 credit modules and a 3,000-word essay for 15 credit modules. You have to complete a dissertation worth 60 credits or one-third of your overall mark.
Entry requirements
You should have a first or upper second class honours degree (or equivalent) in social sciences, humanities, or law. Relevant professional experience will also be considered as part of the application process. If English is not your first language you will need the following qualification: - IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 for each sub-test) OR - A first degree from a UK university or an overseas institution recognised by City as providing adequate evidence of proficiency in the English language, for example, from institutions in Australia or the USA. All applicants that require a Student visa must meet the minimum Home Office English Language ability requirements before City can issue the Certificate of Acceptance for Study (CAS) that is needed to apply for a Student visa.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £20300 | Year 1 |
| International | £20300 | Year 1 |
| England | £10764 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £10764 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £10764 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £10764 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
City, University of London
Northampton Square
City of London
EC1V 0HB