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International Relations (Diplomacy) – (M.A.)
University of Birmingham
School of Social Sciences
| Application Deadline: | None, but early application advised | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 5,313 - ≈ € 14,088 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Birmingham / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 180 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Birmingham
The Graduate School of Political Science and International Studies (POLSIS) offers a wide range of professionally orientated courses. You may opt for a general multidisciplinary approach or choose from a range of more specialised programmes with a more specific career orientation.
We arrange study visits to NATO and the EU in Brussels, and we have an extensive programme of visiting speakers involving British and overseas academics, diplomats and other professionals.
This programme is for students wanting a clearer understanding of both the mechanisms of the dialogue between states and the instruments of statecraft commonly employed, and for students looking for a career in diplomacy.
By taking this programme you will acquire a clear understanding of the development, rationale, methodology and practice of diplomacy. You will also learn about coercive diplomacy, argue the merits of economic sanctions and debate the limits and successes of public diplomacy.
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This programme is for students looking for a career in diplomacy, as well as those who seek a clearer understanding of both the mechanisms of the dialogue between states and the instruments of statecraft commonly employed.
By taking this programme you will acquire a clear understanding of the development, rationale, methodology and practice of diplomacy. You will learn about:
* The law and practice of diplomatic immunity
* The purpose of protocol
* The pitfalls of international summitry
* The theory behind different approaches to negotiations
You will also learn about coercive diplomacy, argue the merits of economic sanctions and debate the limits and successes of public diplomacy.
Your study of the core module will be accompanied by modules that develop a specialised knowledge of a specific geographical or subject area where you will be able to apply the lessons learned in a holistic manner. In addition, you will be expected to complete a 12,500-word dissertation on a relevant topic of your choosing.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
* For the MA programme you require a good Honours degree or its equivalent.
* For those whose first language is not English, a TOEFL or IELTS Certificate is required (IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band, TOEFL 580 Paper- based test / 237 Computer-based test )
* Entry at Graduate Diploma level is possible for those with a reasonable first degree.
* Graduate Diploma students can upgrade to the MA on satisfactory examination performance.
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade A (Score: 80) |
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