Program Overview
The Diplomacy and World Order at De Montfort University is a MA programme in Humanities 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 humanities. 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 Diplomacy and World Order programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom 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
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 12,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Leicester, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Diplomacy and World Order programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Diplomacy and International Politics examines the role of diplomacy in the changing international system. You will be able to critique differing explanations of the international environment in which diplomacy operates and review in detail the functions of diplomacy as well as its historical development.
- Globalisation globalisation affects business and society at all levels. In this module you will explore the historical background to globalisation and look at the economic, political and commercial contexts of globalisation. You will study globalisation debates and look at the effects of globalisation on various actors. You will also examine the relationship between globalisation and business.
- Research Methods introduces you to the basic elements of research methodology and the complete range of research methods suitable for research in international relations and diplomacy. It will help you to define a research topic and produce a suitable research proposal for your dissertation.
- Post-Cold War World Order considers the relationship between order and justice in international relations and links this to debates on the new world order that emerged after the fall of the Berlin Wall and the collapse of the Soviet Union. You will examine the position of the United States as the sole superpower after the Cold War and the extent to which it has been able to exert its model of order at a global level.
- Britain and European Integration
- Regional Security in the European Neighbourhood
- Global Health: Politics, Policy and Strategy
- International trade
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Students should hold a good honours degree or overseas equivalent, in any subject. Applications from those with significant professional experience in politics and international relations will be considered individually.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 12,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 12,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact De Montfort University 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 De Montfort University
De Montfort University
Leicester, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months
