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MSc Diplomacy, International Politics and Trade

  • DeadlineStudy Details:

    MSc 1 year full-time or up to 4 years part-time.

Masters Degree Description

Looking to deepen your expertise of global politics and its influence on the movement of goods, services, people and ideas? Develop the skills, network and mindset to operate across borders and cultures on our MSc Diplomacy, International Politics and Trade.

How do political decisions shape policy and business environments? How do diplomatic negotiations between states lead to trade deals that set standards and regulate the supply chain – and what are the most pressing challenges to diplomatic practice today?

On this master's, you’ll examine the economic consequences of political choices like Brexit, and of global issues and crises such as climate change and Covid-19. Step into the shoes of negotiators, diplomats and lobbyists working to solve real-world problems – and build a robust skillset to help organisations navigate the diplomatic developments of the future.

Entry Requirements

A 2:2 honours degree (50% in final year), or equivalent international qualification, in any subject area.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

There are lots of options available to you to fund your master’s programme, from alumni bursaries to school and department scholarships and government loans.

Student Destinations

With specialist knowledge of the complexities and influence of international politics, you’ll be ready for roles in diplomacy, policy-making, governance and business relations.

You'll graduate with a work-ready skillset and the know-how to make an impact in any area that interests you, on a national or international scale.

Graduates of this course can take their skills into wide-ranging roles including:

  • Policy advisor
  • Researcher
  • Risk analyst
  • Negotiator
  • Ethics and compliance consultant
  • Project analyst
  • Campaigns organiser
  • Trade consultant
  • Communications officer
  • Civil servant

Some of the employers they’re now working with include:

  • The UK Civil Service fast stream

Module Details

Semester 1

Compulsory modules

  • Diplomacy in the Digital Age
  • Negotiation - Strategy, Skills and Leadership
  • Grand Challenges

Optional modules

Choose one of:

  • Foreign Policy Analysis
  • Global South and International Development

Choose one of:

  • Design & Identity
  • Digital Media Audiences and Markets
  • The Politics of Violence: Development, Security, Sustainability
  • Sport, Politics, and Diplomacy

Semester 2

Compulsory modules

  • Media, Social Movements and Politics
  • Strategies and Challenges in the World Order
  • Dissertation

Optional modules

One of:

  • Peace and Conflict Transformation
  • Research Approaches in Development and Social Change

One of:

  • Collaborative Project
  • Learning from the Global South: Field Trip
  • Comparative Political Economy

Summer

Compulsory modules

  • Dissertation

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