Master in Diplomacy

Master in Diplomacy is a Masters program taught at Zayed University, UAE. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 Semesters (On Average)) options.

The Master in Diplomacy and International Affairs at Zayed University is a graduate program focused on international relations theory, diplomatic practice, global political economy, and contemporary security studies. Students study required courses including Research Methods, Diplomatic History: The Shaping of Contemporary International Affairs, International Political Economy, Public Diplomacy, International Relations of the UAE, Security Studies, and regionally focused courses on the Middle East and Africa, culminating in a Master’s Thesis in Diplomacy and International Affairs.

The program is delivered in English over 4 semesters in Abu Dhabi. Courses run in 16-week terms, with classes meeting once a week. Classes are generally scheduled on weeknights from 5:00 PM on Mondays to Thursdays. The program structure includes a total of 30 credit hours across required courses.

Modules

• POL613 Research Methods
• POL623 International Relations
• POL633 Diplomatic History: The Shaping of Contemporary International Affairs
• POL643 International Political Economy
• POL653 Public Diplomacy
• POL673 International Relations of the UAE
• POL693 Security Studies
• POL614 The Middle East
• POL615 Africa
• POL699 Master’s Thesis in Diplomacy and International Affairs

The minimum requirements for admission in Master in Diplomacy at Zayed University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Zayed University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Zayed University as pre-requiste for admission in Master in Diplomacy.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

• An earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited university recognized by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0 (or 2.5 for conditional admission) or higher on a 4.0-point scale or equivalent.
• Admission is open to males and females of all nationalities.

• A TOEFL score of 213 CBT, 79 iBT (or 197 CBT, 71 iBT for conditional admission), or
• An IELTS (Academic) overall band score of not less than 6.0 (or 5.5 for conditional admission), or
• Evidence that the applicant is a native speaker of English who has completed his/her undergraduate education in an English medium institution in a country where English is the official language.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.zu.ac.ae/main/en/gsd/_graduate-degree-programs/master-in-diplomacy-and-international-affairs

• Foreign Service and diplomatic missions (Embassies and Consulates)
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other UAE government entities
• International civil service (e.g., United Nations and multilateral organizations)
• International NGOs (humanitarian aid and development sectors)
• Think tanks and policy research institutions
• International business and corporate government relations roles
• Global business and multinational corporations (government relations and international strategy)
• Security, defense, and strategic policy institutions
• Media and international communications
• Academic teaching and research in international affairs

9 fully funded scholarships are listed for UAE. See UAE scholarships.