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Diplomacy and International Security MSc

Diplomacy and International Security MSc

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Full time | University of Strathclyde | 12 months | OCT-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

12 months

Start date

OCT-24

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Diplomatic Studies Security

Course type

Taught

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. This Masters programme offers a genuinely interdisciplinary experience. Drawing on the academic expertise in the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences, you will be able to select classes from a number of our schools.

Study with us:

  • deepen your understanding of contemporary and historical issues relating to diplomacy and security
  • gain skills to design advanced research projects
  • benefit from a unique multidisciplinary experience Public Policy, and the Law School.

Assessment

Assessment is conducted with a mixture of presentations, written assignments and exams that vary module by module.

Careers

The programme will equip students with the skills and knowledge to pursue professional careers in areas including:

  • government (whether domestically or in supra-national organisations such as the EU or UN)
  • non-governmental organisations
  • international agencies
  • journalism
  • think-tanks
  • law firms

Modules

Embassies in Crisis - Core
Sources and Methods for Historians - Core
Legal Research Skills - Core
Research Skills - Core
Diplomacy: Evolution, Theory and Practice - Core
Principles of Research Design - Core
Terrorism and the Law - Optional
Diplomacy and Conflict Resolution in the Arab-Israeli Dispute - Optional
The Global Cold War and Africa - Optional
Britain, France and the United States 1945-1955 Diplomacy - Optional
International Health Organisations - Optional
International Human Rights Law - Optional
Contemporary Security Challenges and Responses - Optional
International Institutions and Regimes - Optional
Contemporary International Relations - Optional
The Making of the Modern World Order, 1851 to c 2000 - Optional
Strategy and Alliance - Optional

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£8,700

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£19,600

Entry requirements

Students need first- or upper second-class Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in humanities, social sciences/law subjects or substantial professional experience.

University information

The University of Strathclyde is an international leading technological university, offering a diverse variety of postgraduate course options. With over 30,000 students from over 140 countries, it has a vibrant, international community and welcomes students from around the globe. Research is at the heart of everything that the University of Strathclyde does, and almost 90% of Strathclyde’s research is rated ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally...more

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