International Relations and Diplomacy MA at Middlesex University

Programme overview

Explore global issues, gain real-world experience, and launch your career in diplomacy and international relations.

Faculty: Faculty of Business and Law | Department: Department of Law and Social Sciences | Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time (part-time available) | Intake: January 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

You’ll be well-prepared for roles in the not-for-profit and Third Sector, including positions with national and international NGOs, charities, and community organisations. You’ll also have the skills and knowledge to work at a decision-making level in diplomacy, embassies, the United Nations, and global think tanks, as well as in business intelligence and political risk consultancy.

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Application information

Entry requirements

For this course, ideally, we are looking for these qualifications: A 2:2 honours degree, or equivalent qualification, in a relevant social science or humanities subject – e.g. sociology, history, development studies, social policy, geography, philosophy, degrees in law, business studies, management, psychology and similar subjects that have some political components. If you have degrees in other subject areas you will be considered if you have appropriate experience in working in government, public administration or international organisations (for example working in London embassies). You should submit a CV when you apply outlining your experience. You won’t be required to attend an interview for this course.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,700 a year (2026/27). Fee shown in the course summary. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,750 a year (2026/27). Fee shown in the course summary. Source

Intake: January 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply-for-taught-courses/

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