Global Governance and Diplomacy MA
University of Leeds
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MA - Master of Arts

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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. ...Read more

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.

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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).

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£26,500 per year

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University of Leeds
Woodhouse Lane Leeds West Yorkshire LS2 9JT United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Leeds  0.6 miles away
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