Diplomacy and Global Politics

Global issues and challenges, such as armed conflicts, terrorism, global warming and environmental degradation, economic inequality and injustice, migration, religious and cultural discord, have gained increased prominence, as have the range of actors and stakeholders at global, national and local level engaged in diplomatic activity to address them. negotiated solutions are increasingly in demand and so are professionals with the knowledge and skills to engage effectively in diplomatic activity in a diverse and contested world. the diplomacy and global politics ma is designed to equip you with the theoretical and practical knowledge of international relations and the art of negotiation required at a global stage. as a diplomatic stakeholder, you'll be at the centre of forging crucial ties, resolving crises, shaping events and witnessing history in the making.

Diplomacy and global politics graduates typically take up roles, such as diplomat, political officer, public diplomacy officer or consular officer in foreign ministries and their diplomatic services, as officials in international organisations (e.g. nato and the eu), as consultants (for african development bank and the ebrd), as advocacy professional for international non-governmental organisations (e.g. human rights watch and global witness (environment), and political and communications officer for large enterprises (e.g. unilever).

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Westminster University has partnerships with the following companies: