MA International Studies and Diplomacy

Overview

A one-year taught master's in the Department of Politics and International Studies combining diplomatic practice and general diplomatic studies with optional modules on international law, politics, security and development, and a dissertation.

Highlights

• Compulsory: Diplomatic Practice
• Compulsory: General Diplomatic Studies
• Compulsory: Dissertation in Politics and International Studies
• Optional: Foundations of International Law

Entry requirements

Academic

We will consider all applications with 2:2 (or international equivalent) or higher. Applicants are also assessed on the supporting statement. References are optional.

English language

The course page gives no scores. The SOAS English language requirements page lists direct entry as IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with 6.0 in all skills, PTE Academic 65 overall with 60 in all skills, TOEFL iBT 95 overall, Duolingo 120 overall with 110 in SWRL. Composite scores such as TOEFL MyBest are not accepted.

Applicants from Pakistan

Course page: bachelor's degree (4-year) from an HEC recognised institution, or 2-year BA plus 2-year MA from an HEC recognised institution, equivalent to 2:2 at CGPA 2.7 or 55%. Pakistan country page: First Division or CGPA 3.0 or 60% for listed universities, or First Division or CGPA 3.3 or 65% for other NARIC/HEC approved institutions. The two pages differ. Source

Working after you graduate

Bachelor's and master's graduates on a Student visa may apply in the UK for the Graduate visa: two years if applying by 31 December 2026, or 18 months if applying on or after 1 January 2027.

Checked on 10 October 2026. Official source.

Scholarships for this course

• Chevening ScholarshipsTuition fees, monthly living stipend, economy return flight, arrival and departure allowances and visa application cost