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International Relations (Diplomacy) PGDip

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Tuition GBP 14,850 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,570 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MA
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Birmingham, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The International Relations (Diplomacy) PGDip at University of Birmingham is a MA programme in Social Sciences 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 social sciences. 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 International Relations (Diplomacy) PGDip 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

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: GBP 14,850 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,570 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the International Relations (Diplomacy) PGDip programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:

  1. Policy Analyst
  2. NGO Programme Manager
  3. Researcher
  4. Social Worker
  5. Diplomat
  6. Development Consultant

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. 40 credits - Diplomacy and Statecraft
  2. 60 credits - Dissertation MA students to submit a 13,500 word dissertation (not applicable to Diploma Students)
  3. 40 credits - Diplomatic History of the Twentieth Century
  4. 40 credits - Globalisation and Governance
  5. 40 credits - Asia Pacific Security
  6. 20 credits - Civil War, Conflict Management and Peacekeeping
  7. 20 credits - Developments in Contemporary Political Analysis
  8. 40 credits - Diplomatic History of the Twentieth Century
  9. 20 credits - Ethical Dimensions of Terrorism, Political Violence and War
  10. 20 credits - Gender and Global Governance
  11. 20 credits - The Geopolitical Economy of Energy
  12. 20 credits - Global Environmental Governance
  13. 40 credits - Globalisation and Governance
  14. 20 credits - Global Ethics 1
  15. 20 credits - Global Ethics 2
  16. 40 credits - International Political Economy
  17. 40 credits - International Relations Theory
  18. 20 credits - The Politics of the Arab-Israeli Conflict
  19. 20 credits - Post-Conflict Peacebuilding and International Order
  20. 20 credits - Rising Powers and Global Order
  21. 40 credits - Security Studies
  22. 20 credits - Sex, Death, Gender and (in) Security
  23. 20 credits - Social Theory and Critique: Contested Knowledge
  24. 20 credits - Social Theory: From Marxism to Post Marxism
  25. 20 credits - Terrorism and Political Violence
  26. 20 credits - Terrorism and Contemporary Conflict
  27. 20 credits - Theory and Ethics of Terrorism and Political Violence
  28. 40 credits - US and Foreign Defence Policy
  29. 20 credits - Migration, Superdiversity, Policy and Practice (IASS)
  30. 20 credits - Globalisation, International Migration and Citizenship (IASS)

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

For the MA programme you require a good Honours degree or its equivalent.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 14,850 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,570 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 14,850 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,570 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Birmingham 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.

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  • Start Date September 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months
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