Overview

Like all of our Security and Intelligence Studies programmes at University of Buckingham, a diplomacy degree aims to help to prepare graduates for careers in foreign and other ministries, international organisations, international journalism and global civil society organisations or for further research.

Features

Areas of study include intelligence and international security since 1939; intelligence, tradecraft and machinery; case studies in intelligence success and failure; international law and diplomacy; foreign policy analysis; global diplomacy; security challenges and other global issues.

The modules are taught intensively in lectures, seminars and small group tutorials; they assume little prior knowledge but rapidly bring students to an advanced level of understanding.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Case Studies in Intelligence Success and Failure

Security Simulation

Foreign Policy Analysis

Current Threats: External and Internal

Intelligence History, Tradecraft and Machinery

Terrorism and National Security

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-07 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-11 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2028-09-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-09-21 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-08-17 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Buckingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The minimum entry level required for this course is as follows:

a first or second-class honours degree from a recognised university or,

a recognised professional qualification with relevant work experience

Wherever possible, you will be invited to the University to meet the Admissions Tutor for an informal interview and to have a tour of our campus.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

16480 GBP / year

≈ 16480 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

10300 GBP / year

≈ 10300 GBP / year

Living costs

Buckingham

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / 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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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Buckingham

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