MA Global Governance and Diplomacy at University of Leeds

Programme overview

MA Global Governance and Diplomacy is a one-year on-campus Masters in the School of Politics and International Studies. It examines transnational governance regimes and diplomatic practice, with practice-based skills in lobbying, report writing, negotiating and campaigning.

Department: School of Politics and International Studies | Duration: 12 months full-time | Intake: September (page lists start date September 2026 under 2027 entry year) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules are Diplomatic Practice (30 credits), Global Governance (30 credits) and a 60-credit Dissertation. Teaching combines lectures, seminars, online learning and practice-based workshops, assessed by essays, reports, presentations, group and work-placed projects and the dissertation.

Career pathways

Careers within international organisations and their member states, and non-governmental organisations operating in global politics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) or non-UK equivalent in a social science, humanities or related discipline that includes a minimum of five social science and humanities modules. IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any component. International application deadline 30 July 2027.

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,100 for the whole programme (2027/28). UK fee, total for the programme Source

International applicants: GBP 27,300 for the whole programme (2027/28). International fee, total for the programme Source

Intake: September (page lists start date September 2026 under 2027 entry year)

Duration: 12 months full-time

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