MSc in Global Governance and Diplomacy

The aim of this degree is to provide high-quality graduate training in debates about the institutions and processes of diplomacy, multilateralism, regional integration and global governance. The course lasts nine months and normally admits around 25 students a year. In 2010 it received around 10 applications for each place.

Students are required to take one of two foundation courses, Global Governance or International Diplomacy, and a course in Research Methods for the Social Sciences. These courses take place over Michaelmas and Hilary terms. Students also choose two eight-week options from a list of choices, such as:

• Climate Change Diplomacy
• Diplomacy and International Law
• Global Financial Governance
• International Relations of the Developing World
• Multi-level Governance and Regional Integration
• Peacebuilding and Statebuilding
• Political Economy of Institutions and Development
• Politics of Non-governmental Organisations
• Security Issues in Fragile States

As an alternative to one of their options, students may also choose a course from a selection of options available on other ODID Masters programmes. In the past these have included:

• Power and Punishment: Creating Social Order in Africa
• Rural Societies and Politics
• State, Governance and Natural Resources in Contemporary Latin America

Students are examined in all of these courses and options, and are also required to conduct supervised research and prepare a 10,000–12,000 word dissertation to be delivered towards the end of Trinity Term.

A student wishing to read for the MSc in Global Governance and Diplomacy has to be admitted first by the Department and then by a college. At least a good upper second class degree from a British university (or its equivalent elsewhere) is required.  However entrance is very competitive and most successful applicants will have a first class degree (or equivalent).

Please refer to the How to Apply page and the Graduate Studies Prospectus for information on application deadlines and English language requirements. It is essential for applicants to apply early and respect the deadlines.

The degree seeks to prepare students for careers in diplomacy and/or the regional and transnational institutions of international governance such as international and non-governmental organisations, and private sector firms interacting with these institutions. The degree also provides the basis for future doctoral studies.

For further information on the kinds of careers our students pursue, see the ODID Graduates page.

The aim of this degree is to provide high-quality graduate training in debates about the institutions and processes of diplomacy, multilateralism, regional integration and global governance. The course lasts nine months and normally admits around 25 students a year. In 2010 it received around 10 applications for each place.

Students are required to take one of two foundation courses, Global Governance or International Diplomacy, and a course in Research Methods for the Social Sciences. These courses take place over Michaelmas and Hilary terms. Students also choose two eight-week options from a list of choices, such as:

• Climate Change Diplomacy
• Diplomacy and International Law
• Global Financial Governance
• International Relations of the Developing World
• Multi-level Governance and Regional Integration
• Peacebuilding and Statebuilding
• Political Economy of Institutions and Development
• Politics of Non-governmental Organisations
• Security Issues in Fragile States

As an alternative to one of their options, students may also choose a course from a selection of options available on other ODID Masters programmes. In the past these have included:

• Power and Punishment: Creating Social Order in Africa
• Rural Societies and Politics
• State, Governance and Natural Resources in Contemporary Latin America

Students are examined in all of these courses and options, and are also required to conduct supervised research and prepare a 10,000–12,000 word dissertation to be delivered towards the end of Trinity Term.

A student wishing to read for the MSc in Global Governance and Diplomacy has to be admitted first by the Department and then by a college. At least a good upper second class degree from a British university (or its equivalent elsewhere) is required.  However entrance is very competitive and most successful applicants will have a first class degree (or equivalent).

Please refer to the How to Apply page and the Graduate Studies Prospectus for information on application deadlines and English language requirements. It is essential for applicants to apply early and respect the deadlines.

The degree seeks to prepare students for careers in diplomacy and/or the regional and transnational institutions of international governance such as international and non-governmental organisations, and private sector firms interacting with these institutions. The degree also provides the basis for future doctoral studies.

For further information on the kinds of careers our students pursue, see the ODID Graduates page.