Overview

The Master of the International Relations and Diplomacy offered at the University Teknologi Mara combines key concepts and ideas with applied knowledge and practices in the fields of international relations and diplomacy to achieve this objective.

Key features

The curriculum is designed and developed through extensive consultation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, other 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 or that of their respective organisations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Method & Data Analysis
International Relations: Theory and Practice
Diplomacy: Theory and Practice
International Law and Organisations: Theory and Practice
Diplomacy, Security and Cooperation in ASEAN
International Political Economy in a Globalised World
Seminar in Contemporary Issues in International Relations & Diplomacy
Seminar in Global Affairs
Regionalism & Regional Organisations: Theory And Practice
International Relations in the Post Cold War Era
ASEAN's Interaction with Major & Regional Powers
Malaysian in International Relations
International Conflict Management & Conflict Resolution

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-03-24 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2025-10-07 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

5

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

International Relations Diplomacy

Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

English requirements

IELTS

5

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Student insurance

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Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor of Science (Hons.) from UiTM in a related and appropriate area of specialization with minimum CGPA of 2.75; OR
Bachelor's degree or its equivalent from other recognized universities approved by UiTM with minimum CGPA of 2.75.
A candidate applying for admission into this programme is required to submit a research proposal to the faculty. The acceptance of a candidate shall be at the discretion of the UiTM Senate, whose decision shall be final

Tuition Fee

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International

16000 MYR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24000 MYR for the full programme during 18 months.

Living costs for Kuala Lumpur

2210 - 3815 MYR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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