Taught course

Global Diplomacy: Middle East & North Africa (MENA)

Institution
SOAS University of London · Centre for International Studies and Diplomacy
Qualifications
MA

Entry requirements

A minimum upper second class honours degree (or equivalent). We welcome applications from academically strong individuals from a wide variety of fields and backgrounds. Candidates with a lower class degree but with degree-relevant work experience may be considered.

Months of entry

April, October

Course content

The MA Global Diplomacy: MENA programme will enable you to deepen your understanding of international affairs and contemporary diplomatic practice with a regional focus on Middle East and North Africa. This MA programme will give you a theoretically and historically informed understanding of the practice of international diplomacy, broadly conceived, and its applications in Middle East and North Africa.

Research is a key component of this programme and upon completion students will have the skills to:

  • think critically, with reference to theoretical and empirical (historical and/or contemporary) content about international studies, diplomacy, and political economy in Middle East and North Africa
  • develop and practice the ability to see – and to comment on – the strengths and the weaknesses of others’ ideas and arguments.This MA programme is delivered by the Centre for International Studies and Diplomacy (CISD) and the University of London International Academy (UoLIA), using a combination of multi-disciplinary teaching, cutting-edge research and public discussion of diplomacy and international politics in a globalised world.

This programme is available as a Masters, Postgraduate Diploma and Postgraduate Certificate level.

Who should apply

This course is for those engaged in or embarking on a career in diplomatic or related fields in Middle East & North Africa requiring international expertise in government, not-for-profit, corporate or academic environments.

By studying online, students will also have the flexibility to integrate studies into working life without having to take a career break.

Information for international students

For details, including English language requirements, please see SOAS website

Fees and funding

For details of postgraduate fees, please see SOAS website

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MA
    full time
    24 months
    • Online learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Postgraduate Study
Email
study@soas.ac.uk
Phone
+44 (0)20 3510 6974