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Global Governance and Diplomacy MA

UK

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What will I learn?

This course provides the expertise and skills in global governance and diplomacy required to pursue a fruitful career within international organisations, their member states, or a non-governmental organisation operating within global politics. Throughout the course, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the transnational nature of governance and diplomacy. You’ll analyse the transnational governance regimes that seek to address global challenges, questioning why such regimes succeed or fail. You’ll also examine the politics underpinning current diplomatic practice and the obstacles to change. The practical focus of the course will ensure you’re well equipped to succeed in this field, with advanced knowledge of lobbying, report writing, negotiating, and campaigning. Course highlightsYou'll benefit from the research expertise and experience of staff contributing to the course. Our staff have experience working with major international bodies such as the World Health Organisation, the United Nations Joint Office for Prevention of Genocide and the Responsibility to Protect, and other UN agencies. This course features research-led teaching informed by the research that occurs in the European Centre for the Responsibility to Protect, recognised internationally for its work on atrocity prevention, the Centre for Democratic Politics, and the Centre for Global Development. Studying in the School of Politics and International StudiesWatching in China? View this video on YouKu.

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
£13,250.00 (US$ 17,111) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Leeds, Main

Woodhouse Lane,

Leeds,

West Yorkshire,

LS2 9JT, Northern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£26,500.00 (US$ 34,223) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Leeds, Main

Woodhouse Lane,

Leeds,

West Yorkshire,

LS2 9JT, Northern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) or a non-UK equivalent in a social science, humanities, or another related discipline (that includes a minimum of five social science and humanities modules).

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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The university has a high student satisfaction rate - the third-best in the UK (Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018).

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  • One of the largest single-site campuses in the UK
  • Diverse campus with over 13,800 international students

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