Overview

Using a combination of interdisciplinary approaches, cutting-edge research and public discussion of diplomacy and international politics,, The MA Global Diplomacy East Asia (Online) from SOAS University of London will deepen your knowledge and understanding of international affairs and contemporary diplomatic practice with an East Asia regional focus.

Employment

Students from SOAS’s Centre for International Studies and Diplomacy (CISD) develop an in-depth understanding of international affairs, contemporary diplomatic practice and policy-makers. Graduates leave with a portfolio of transferable skills such as critical analysis, problem solving, negotiation and communication, all of which are valued by employers across a number of sectors. Recent CISD graduates have been hired by:

Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

Ernst & Young

European Centre for Democracy and Human Rights

Government of India

International Rescue Committee

Medical Aid for Palestinians

The Commonwealth

UK National Commission for UNESCO

UNHCR

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Art of Negotiation

Economy, Politics and Society in East Asia

Afghanistan: Strategic and Geopolitical Perspectives

America and the World: US Foreign Policy

Cultural Diplomacy

Digital Diplomacy

Economics, Politics and Society in MENA

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-04-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-23 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

International Relations Asian studies Diplomacy View 5 other Masters in Diplomacy in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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120

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

A minimum lower second class honours degree (or equivalent). We welcome applications from academically strong individuals from a wide variety of fields and backgrounds

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Tuition Fees

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12000 GBP / year

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12000 GBP / year

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Funding

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