Program Overview
The Globalization Studies and Cultural Diplomacy at Institute for Cultural Diplomacy is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 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 Globalization Studies and Cultural Diplomacy 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 6,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Berlin, Bucharest, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Globalization Studies and Cultural Diplomacy 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 History and Evolution of the Field of Cultural Diplomacy
- International Case Studies of Cultural Diplomacy
- Future Trends in International Relations and Cultural Diplomacy
- Nation Branding and Unilateral Cultural Diplomacy
- Contemporary German Foreign Policy
- International Organizations
- European Politics
- Research
- Development of Cultural Diplomacy Initiative
- Participating in and Contributing to ICD\x92s Projects, Activities and Conferences
- Models of Cultural Diplomacy
- Religion and Cultural Diplomacy
- Soft Power, Hard Power, and Smart Power
- Cultural Diplomacy in Conflict Zones
- The Private Sector and Cultural Diplomacy
- Globalization and anti-globalization: theories and realities
- Multiculturalism
- Theories of International Relations
- Resources and Development in the Global Word
- Cultural and Intercultural Communication
- Cultural Change and Human Rights
- Writing and Argumentation Methods
- Global Ethics
- The Classical Culture in Contemporary Intercultural Dialogue
- Guidelines in Research of the Topic of Dissertation
- Development, Culture and Ethical Responsibility
- Public Diplomacy
- Global Culture - Local Cultures, Sustainable Development
- International Organizations and the Globalization Process
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).
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 6,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 6,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,000 (Tuition (Year)) — 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 2030-06-18
- Start Date 2018-09-30
- Language English
- Duration 24 months