MA Diplomacy and Global Politics at University of Westminster

The Diplomacy and Global Politics MA provides theoretical and practical knowledge of international relations and negotiation. It is aimed at recent graduates and early career professionals and covers contemporary diplomacy in both the Global North and Global South, with internship opportunities.

Duration: 1 year full-time; part-time day also offered  |  Intake: January 2027 and September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules are Diplomacy and Foreign Policy: Theory and Practice, Diplomacy, Crises and Global Challenges, Diplomacy in Action: Evolution, Adaptation, Innovation and Diplomatic Training and Negotiation Skills (20 credits each) and Dissertation and Research Methods (60 credits). Options include Contemporary Controversies in International Security, Controversies in United States Foreign Policies and Processes, Global Change: Toward a New Non-Western Order? and Global Politics of Energy and Climate Change.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for roles in foreign services, governmental departments and international organisations, and the course provides a foundation for further study of diplomacy and global politics.

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