Overview

School for International Training’s Global Master of Arts in Diplomacy and International Relations provides you with key points of comparison among U.S., European, and African perspectives as you gain a mastery of the global political system and how to maneuver within it.

In your first semester, travel to Washington, DC, to participate in a two-week traveling seminar, interacting with policymakers in the field within the U.S. government, non-governmental organizations, and intergovernmental organizations. After your two weeks in Washington, you will live in Belgrade, Serbia where you will study changing alliances and the geopolitics of Europe, multilateral diplomacy, conflict and peace in Europe, the rise of populism, and actors and institutions in international politics. Your time in Europe includes a traveling seminar to Vienna, Austria to visit headquarters of important international organizations such as the Organization for Cooperation and Security in Europe. There you will interact with policymakers to gain a unique comparative perspective on the geopolitics of Europe.

Career Paths

International relations specialist
Foreign affairs analyst
Senior policy specialist
Researcher at NGO or think tank
Program coordinator or manager
International relations officer
Research and policy manager

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Future of Europe
Actors, Organizations, and Movements in International Politics
Issues in Peace and Conflict Studies
Research Methods and Ethics
Professional Development Seminar
Negotiation, Mediation, and Dialogue

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

34 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cape Town, South Africa
Washington, D. C., United States
Belgrade, Serbia

Disciplines

International Relations International Development Diplomacy View 17 other Masters in International Development in South Africa

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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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130

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

U.S. bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution or the equivalent
Demonstrated English language proficiency (see details below)
Intercultural and professional experience
Demonstrated ability to use experience as a source of learning

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

30298 USD / year

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30298 USD / year

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30298 USD / year

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Additional Details

Semester 1: Tuition: $15,149
Semester 2: Tuition: $15,148
Semester 3: Tuition: $15,148
Total MA degree tuition and fees (all terms combined): $45,445

Living costs

Cape Town

South Africa

9088 - 15529 ZAR / 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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Serbia
South Africa
United States

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Scholarships Information

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Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

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Funding

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