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Diplomatic Studies – (M.A.)
University of Leicester
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| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 4,046 ≈ € 11,300 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Leicester / United Kingdom | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | ||
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| Languages: | English | ||
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Diplomatic Studies is concerned principally with the modes of diplomacy (for example, the resident ambassador and summitry) and its functions (for example, negotiation and information-gathering). The subject deals not only with the contemporary period but also with the origins of diplomatic institutions and the development of diplomatic law. Diplomatic studies thus embraces historians and international lawyers, as well as political scientists specialising in International Relations. The rationale for this postgraduate course is that diplomacy in the international relations of states and other important agencies is a vital but often undervalued and sometimes misunderstood activity.
Diplomatic Studies has long been an important element in teaching and research in the Department of Politics at Leicester.
This Masters/Diploma degree programme has been partly designed for those aspiring to a diplomatic career and for professional diplomats requiring further training. However, depending on choice of options, it is also appropriate for those wishing to pursue careers in government, defence related work, international organizations, journalism, or teaching; or, of course, for those wishing to proceed to a research degree. For such students this course can function as a more traditional 'International Politics' Masters Degree.
This course aims to promote an understanding of the distinctiveness of diplomacy as a political activity of central importance to the peaceful, stable and productive conduct of relations between states; to impart knowledge and stimulate debate concerning the key modes and functions of diplomacy, in both contemporary and historical contexts; to consider international institutions and areas of the world with which professional diplomats might reasonably be expected to be familiar, for example, the
European Union.
Contents
Course modulesCore:
* The Art of Negotiation
* Dissertation
Option modules (three from the following - subject to availability):
* The Modes of Diplomacy
* International Security
* Post Cold War World Order
* Democracy in East Central Europe
* American Interventionism since 1993
* Diplomatic Systems
* Democracy and Legitimacy in the EU
* South African Foreign Policy
Teaching and assessment methodsThe core modules are examined by mixture of assessed essay and unseen examination. The optional modules are examined by a class presentation and an assessed essay. All teaching is by seminars. MA/MSc students who have passed all forms of assessment will be able to proceed to write a supervised dissertation of between 12,000 and 15,000 words in length.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Entry RequirementsEither a first or a good second class honours degree from a British university or its equivalent, in Politics, History, International Relations or other related subjects.
English Language Requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English, and who have not lived in a country where the first language is English for at least three years immediately before the start of their course, need to satisfy the University´s English language requirement.
* From students who take IELTS (the British Council´s International English Language Testing System), we look for an overall score of 6.0 or above for courses in Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Geography, Geology, Mathematics and Physics and Astronomy, and 6.5 or above for all other courses.
* From students who take TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), we look for 575/233/90* or above for courses in Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Geography, Geology, Mathematics and Physics and Astronomy, and 600/250/100* for all other courses. (*Scores for paper-based/computer-based/internet-based versions of TOEFL)
As well as the internationally-known IELTS and TOEFL tests, the University also accepts many other English language qualifications.
The English Language Programme for International Students
If you do not yet meet our English requirements we can help you to improve your English to the necessary standard. The University´s English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help campus-based students with the English you need for your studies.
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
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