MA in Diplomacy

at University of Reading

Study the relations and transactions between states, the international system, and the implementation of foreign policy with our MA Diplomacy programme.

Diplomacy is a constantly evolving phenomenon. Not only is an ever-growing range of actors involved, but the tools, means and methods of diplomacy are becoming increasingly varied. 

Contemporary challenges – including financial and economic crises, terrorism and armed conflict, a changing balance of power among countries, climate change, and global health crises – are expanding the range of transnational issues that require global cooperation. 

At the University of Reading, our programme provides you with:

• detailed knowledge of the main concepts and theories of international diplomacy and of key contemporary episodes in international diplomacy.

• in-depth understanding of the range of diplomatic actors, tools and challenges that exist in today’s world.

• skills to critically analyse the cooperation and conflict that characterise international diplomatic transactions and interactions and to develop your own arguments.

• a range of practical skills relating to contemporary diplomatic practice, including negotiation, influencing and policy engagement.