MA Global Diplomacy: South Asia (Online)

Russell Square Campus, London, United Kingdom

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24 monthsProgram duration

12,000 GBPTuition Fee/year

YesScholarships

International Relations/Studies/AffairsMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

International Relations/Studies/Affairs

Degree

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

The MA Global Diplomacy: South Asia online programme will deepen your understanding of international affairs and contemporary diplomatic practice with a regional focus on South Asia and Afghanistan. This MA programme will give you a theoretically and historically informed understanding of the practice of international diplomacy, broadly conceived, and its applications in South Asia.

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 South Asia
develop and practice the ability to see – and to comment on – the strengths and the weaknesses of others’ ideas and arguments.

The MA Global Diplomacy: South Asia programme is delivered by the Centre for International Studies and Diplomacy (CISD) and the SOAS South Asia Institute (SSAI), in association with the FCO's Diplomatic Academy, 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.

Program overview

Main Subject

International Relations/Studies/Affairs

Degree

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

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 South Asia
develop and practice the ability to see – and to comment on – the strengths and the weaknesses of others’ ideas and arguments.

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

Admission requirements

IELTS

Bachelor GPA

3.3+

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.

Program Duration

2 Years

Starting Month(s)

Apr

Starting Month(s)

Oct

Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

12,000 GBP

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

12,000 GBP

Other Expenses

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Russell Square Campus, London, United Kingdom

24 monthsProgram duration

12,000 GBPTuition Fee/year

YesScholarships

International Relations/Studies/AffairsMain Subject Area

Program overview

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Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Program overview

Main Subject

Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Admission requirements

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