International Relations and Diplomacy MA

MAPostgraduateSocial Sciences

About This Programme

International relations and diplomacy: foreign policy, diplomatic statecraft, global security and geopolitics.

Course Highlights

International relations, diplomacy and global security.
Diplomatic statecraft, foreign policy and geopolitical risk.
A 60-credit research dissertation.
A UK Middlesex University degree delivered at the Dubai campus.

What You'll Study

Taught on campus. 180 credits including a dissertation.

Compulsory Modules

Critical Skills in Diplomatic Statecraft and Intelligence30 credits
Global Security30 credits
Foreign Policy and Geopolitical Risks in a Changing World Order15 credits
International Political Economy of Media15 credits
Research and Dissertation60 credits

Optional Modules

Choose from, for example:

Optional modules

Sustainable Development and Human Rights15 credits
Law and Policy of the World Trade Organization15 credits
Climate Justice15 credits
Migration Debates and Governance15 credits
Intersectionality in Practice15 credits

Entry Requirements

Academic: An honours degree (normally 2:2 or above) or an equivalent qualification.

English: IELTS 6.5 overall, or an accepted equivalent.

Careers

Graduates work in the diplomatic service, international NGOs, policy, campaigning, government and international organisations.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

Licensed and accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) through the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA), and by Dubai's KHDA. The degree is awarded by Middlesex University in the UK (QAA-reviewed).

Programme Details

Award

Master of Arts (MA)

Start Date

September 2026

Typical Offer

An honours degree (2:2 or above) or equivalent

Duration

1 year

Qualification

Subject Area

Social Sciences

Study Pattern

Full time

Delivery Format

In person

Tuition Fee

AED 76,491/yr

Total tuition is AED 76,491 (inclusive of VAT). All students receive a minimum 10% academic scholarship, with further scholarships and grants available.

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