Program Overview
The Diplomatic Studies MA at University of Leicester is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered Online. 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 Diplomatic Studies MA 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 7,805 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 7,805 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Diplomatic Studies MA 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
- The Art of Negotiation
- American Interventionism after the Cold War
- Democracy and Legitimacy in the European Union
- Diplomatic Systems
- Intelligence and Security
- International Security
- Post Cold War World Order
- Theories of International Relations
- The International Politics if Protection
- EU Enlargement and Democratic Consolidation in Post-Communist Europe
- The Politics of Human Rights
- Strategy in the Modern World
- Governance and Corruption
- The Politics of European Integration
- Euroscepticism
- The Politics of Conflict and Violence
- Gender in a Global Perspective
- The Transformation of Modern Warfare
- The Politics of Global Nuclear Order
- The Politics of Violent Conflict and its Legacies in Northern Ireland
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Either 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.
We also welcome applicants with relevant professional experience and qualifications.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 7,805 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 7,805 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 7,805 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 7,805 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Leicester 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 University of Leicester
University of Leicester
Moffat, United Kingdom
University of Leicester is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months