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MSc Diplomacy and International Security

  • DeadlineStudy Details: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

Masters Degree Description

The MSc Diplomacy & International Security gives graduates from a range of academic backgrounds the opportunity to gain expertise in a vital area of international engagement. It will also appeal to professionals interested in moving into positions requiring a breadth of knowledge on diplomacy, history and security issues.

Diplomacy and International Security are among the most pressing issues facing the world today. This programme is distinctive as it offers students a historical understanding of contemporary issues and enables them to develop an in depth knowledge of diplomacy. The programme examines key international security concerns and gives students the opportunity to engage with issues of vital relevance in today’s world.

This Masters programme offers a genuinely multidisciplinary experience. Drawing on the academic expertise in the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences, you'll be able to select classes from Historythe School of Government & Public Policy, and the Law School.

The course has links with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, and the Consular Missions in Edinburgh. Students have the opportunity to engage with distinguished diplomatic and foreign policy practitioners who contribute to the programme.

Entry Requirements

First or upper second-class Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in humanities, social sciences/law subjects or substantial professional experience.

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Fees

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Student Destinations

The programme will equip students with the skills and knowledge to pursue professional careers in areas including:

  • government (whether domestically or in supra-national organisations such as the EU or UN)
  • non-governmental organisations
  • international agencies
  • journalism
  • think-tanks
  • law firms

The strong research focus means this course will also act as a route to advanced postgraduate study in:

  • history
  • politics
  • international relations
  • law
  • security studies

For those who wish to pursue a career outside academia, this research component will be beneficial for various research and policy roles, and the public and third sectors.

Module Details

Core

  • Contemporary Security Challenges & Responses
  • Britain, France & the United States 1945-1955 Diplomacy, Strategy & Alliance
  • Contemporary International Relations
  • Secret Intelligence: From the Cold War to the Global War on Terror
  • International Human Rights Law
  • International Institutions & Regimes
  • Diplomacy and Conflict Resolution in the Arab-Israeli Dispute, 1947-1979
  • The Global Cold War in Africa
  • Theory & Principles of Conflict Resolution

 

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