Overview
Key facts
The highly competitive one-year MA in Diplomacy and International Law offers you an interdisciplinary degree in partnership with Oxford University’s summer certificate program in International Human Rights Law. Through the program, you will acquire both the fundamental knowledge and practical skills necessary for careers in international law, diplomacy and international advocacy.
The Diplomacy and international law program at The American University of Paris enables you to think critically about complex diplomatic and international legal issues in real-world contexts. By applying theory to practice, you will address some of the key questions facing public and non-governmental institutions around the world, such as “Why do states participate in international institutions that promote global cooperation?” or “How do states and institutions interact when cooperation breaks down and conflict ensues?”
Innovative Solutions, Transferable Skills
Your coursework in diplomacy and international law includes elements of international relations, economics, law and political science to examine the problems of our day – and search for the best way to administer and manage innovative solutions. Through the program you will be prepared with the analytical and practical skills to prepare you to serve across cultures and national boundaries, and to analyze geopolitical and diplomatic challenges. You will develop expertise in negotiation, strategic diplomatic thinking and legal analysis to support your next career step.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Politics & Policy
- Us & World Affairs
- Media & Society In The Middle East & N.afr.
- Communication & The Global Public Sphere
- Politics & Economics Of Global Media
- Sorbonne
- International Public Law
- Philo. Found. Of Internat'l Relations
- Conflict Manag't, Prevent'n, & Resolut'n
- Civil Society: Internat'l & Comp. Persp.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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International Admission : after 1 April
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
International Relations International Law Public Law View 12 other Masters in International Law in FranceAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- PERSONAL STATEMENT
500-word personal statement: describe your reasons for applying to the program of your choice, drawing on relevant past undergraduate research or professional experience, as well as your career objectives.
- C.V. OR RESUMÉ
C.V. or resumé of (at least) the past five years of university and/or employment history; community, professional, and/or university extracurricular activities; and recognitions and achievements. Your C.V. or resumé can be uploaded in .pdf format via the application portal.
- TWO LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
We ask that you provide two letters of recommendation from university professors. Online forms for your recommenders are provided in the AUP Application Portal.
Tuition Fee
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International
39792 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 39792 EUR for the full programme during 12 months. -
EU/EEA
39792 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 39792 EUR for the full programme during 12 months.
Living costs for Paris
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.