Cultural Diplomacy and International Music
Institute for Cultural DiplomacyProgram Overview
The Cultural Diplomacy and International Music at Institute for Cultural Diplomacy is a MA programme in Arts & Design over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Cultural Diplomacy and International Music programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Germany and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 9,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 9,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Berlin, Paisley, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Cultural Diplomacy and International Music programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Nature and Structure of Global Music Industries
- Music and Global Creative Economies
- Rise of Music Entertainment and Digital Services
- Social media as primacy of networks over hierarchies
- Global Promotional and Online Strategies in Music
- Understanding of the Global Digital Landscape
- Research topics
- Methodology
- Quantitative methods
- Qualitative methods
- Analysis and evaluation
- The History and Evolution of the Field of Cultural Diplomacy
- Future Trends in International Relations and Cultural Diplomacy
- Nation Branding and Unilateral Cultural Diplomacy
- International Case Studies
- Soft Power, Hard Power and Smart Power
- Research
- Development of Cultural Diplomacy Initiative
- Participating in and Contributing to ICDs Projects, Activities and Conferences
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Submit an online application form. Following the submission of the online application, the applicant will receive an email from a representative of the Academy for Cultural Diplomacy outlining the next steps for the application.
Applicants who have successfully completed the first stage of their application will then need to pay the application fee of 70 Euros (Payment Options will be sent to you via email) and will be scheduled for an interview which will be conducted either via telephone or Skype. The interview will be scheduled within 1-2 weeks after the date of the successful submission of the application (candidates will be informed about the date and the time of the interview via email).
Following the interview, the applicant will be notified of the decision of the selection committee regarding their applicationTuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 9,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 9,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 9,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 9,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Institute for Cultural Diplomacy directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Institute for Cultural Diplomacy
Institute for Cultural Diplomacy
Berlin, Germany
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University Profile- Application Deadline Jun, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
