Overview
Diplomacy MA sits in a competitive part of the UK market, which works in your favour once you know which departments to aim at. It is a 1 year postgraduate programme, so the pace is quick and the dissertation carries real weight.
Teaching in Diplomacy places heavy weight on written English, which is why the language bar sits high. We currently work with 26 universities on this course across 17 cities.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 6.5, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition ranges from £16.000 to £34.000 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
Send us your transcript and we will tell you honestly which of these you are a realistic candidate for, and which are worth an application anyway.
Entry requirements
AcademicA bachelor degree in a related subject. Most departments look for the equivalent of a UK 2:1, though some accept a 2:2 with relevant experience.
EnglishIELTS 6.5
Careers opportunities
Formal diplomatic careers are entered through national civil service competitions, not through a degree, and those competitions are open to any subject. What the degree gives you is the regional and negotiation knowledge to compete well.
Roles graduates go into
- Diplomatic service officer, via competition
- Policy adviser
- International relations analyst
- Programme officer in an international body
- Political risk analyst
- Trade and investment officer
Where they work
- Foreign ministries and diplomatic services
- International organisations and the UN
- Think tanks and research institutes
- NGOs and development organisations
- Political risk consultancies
After the course
The relevant national civil service or diplomatic entrance competition, and a language the service needs.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£16,000 - £34,000