Welcome to Goingto.University, new home of the StudyLink and Coursefindr university course searches. Please update your bookmarks to the new address.

Browse our university guidance

Sign up

On this page

University of Birmingham logo

International Relations (Diplomacy) University of Birmingham

Award Attendance Study Duration Start Domestic fees International fees
MA On-Campus Full-time 1 years September £7290.00 year per £16380.00 year per
MA On-Campus Part-time 2 years September £3645.00 year per find out

Course overview

Diplomacy is at the heart of International Relations and ranges from peaceful negotiations to coercion and economic sanctions. It is often key to the prevention or resolution of conflict and plays a strategic role in other key international issues such as trade and security. This degree offers insight into both the mechanisms of dialogue between states and the instruments of statecraft commonly employed. It is particularly suitable for students interested in a career in diplomacy, including mid-career students. Topics and issues examined include: The methodology and practice of diplomacy, Coercive diplomacy, including economic sanctions, The law and practice of diplomatic immunity, The purpose of protocol, The pitfalls of international summitry and the theory behind different approaches to negotiations, The limits and successes of public diplomacy. This programme is for students looking for a career in diplomacy, as well as those who seek a clearer understanding of both the mechanisms of the dialogue between states and the instruments of statecraft commonly employed.


Entry requirements for this course

Contact University of Birmingham to find course entry requirements.

View foundation and pathway programmes to help you meet academic and language entry requirements.

View all courses at University of Birmingham

Courses you may be interested in at other institutions

Featured course

Foundation Courses

If you are planning to study abroad, but you don't meet the academic entry requirements, consider a foundation or pathway course.

This type of course often helps to bridge the academic gap and help to prepare you for life studying abroad.

Selected courses shown below:

Search more foundation courses

Related information

Explore courses in humanities and social sciences Other universities in Birmingham Studying in United Kingdom