Overview

To achieve this objective, the course content combines key concepts and ideas with applied knowledge and practices in the fields of international relations and diplomacy. Join the International Relations and Diplomacy degree offered at MARA Technological University to learn more.

Key Features

The curriculum is thus designed and developed through extensive consultation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, various public and private sector agencies, and observations of former diplomats to enhance students’ knowledge and understanding of the key forces driving national and international developments today and in the future.

The core courses provide for generic competencies while the electives allow candidates to acquire specialized knowledge and skills in their area of interest and preferences.

The dissertation will allow candidates to demonstrate their ability to undertake research on issues and problems related to their field of interest relevant to the context of international relations and diplomacy.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Method and Analysis

International Relations: Theory and Practice

Diplomacy: Theory and Practice

International Law: Theory and Practice

Diplomacy, Security and Cooperation in Asean

International Political Economy in a Globalised World

Seminar in Contemporary Issues in International Relations and Diplomacy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-07 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-03-24 00:00:00

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Language

English

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35

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IELTS

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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35

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5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent, as accepted by the UiTM Senate; OR

A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.75, can be accepted with 2 years of working experience; OR

A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted with 4 years of working Experience; OR

Any other recognized qualifications by UiTM.

Successful in an interview conducted by the Faculty.

Candidates without a qualification in the related fields OR working experience in the relevant fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by UiTM and meet the minimum CGPA as required.

APEL candidate: Fulfil Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) admission process for Master Degree in related area. Pass APEL.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16000 MYR / year

≈ 16000 MYR / year

Living costs

Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia

2210 - 3815 MYR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Living costs

Kuala Lumpur

Funding

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