Overview

Courses Overview

You will develop analytical skills in the field of religious studies and international relations and be encouraged to engage in cross-disciplinary research, notably with the MA dissertation.

Diplomacy and Religion degree offered at Lancaster University is especially relevant if you are thinking about or currently working in diplomacy, international NGOs, and international policy and politics.

Distinguished practitioners with experience in the field contribute to elements of the programme. They may organise student trips, for example to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Studying Religion

Dissertation (Standard)

Methods in Postgraduate Studies

Concepts in Diplomacy and Foreign Policy

Globalisation and Democratisation

Sources of Indian Religion and Philosophy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-03 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lancaster, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies Diplomacy View 30 other Masters in Diplomacy in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Undergraduate Degree: 2:1 degree in a related subject is normally required. They will also consider applications where you have a degree in other subjects, have a 2:2 or equivalent result and/or extensive relevant experience. In these cases, you should clearly demonstrate how your experience and skills have prepared you for postgraduate study.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

24830 GBP / year

≈ 24830 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

11960 GBP / year

≈ 11960 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time:

Natioanl - £5,980
International - £12,415

Living costs

Lancaster

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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