Background
The Master of Arts in International Law and Diplomacy (online format) is a two-year graduate programme permitting students to specialize in the intersection between international law and diplomacy. It will not only broaden student’s knowledge in the field of international law and its various foundational dimensions but will also equip them with knowledge and skills to work in the field of diplomacy and related international careers.
During this programme, students will analyze the different dimensions of international law including those related to law-making, armed conflicts, human rights, economic relations, territorial and maritime disputes, environmental disputes as well as those related to the theory and practice of diplomacy in the 21st century including dispute settlement and conflict resolution. Students will also attend skills development sessions that are designed to support their professional career and employability.
This master’s degree offered by two UN entities (University for Peace and United Nations Institute for Training and Research) combines the best of academic and executive-style education. Students will also gain first-hand experience of the work of the United Nations (UN) as they will have the opportunity to participate in a field trip to Geneva and The Hague where the UN maintains a significant presence.
Programme Details
- Type: Master Programme (online) on International Law and Diplomacy
- Registration Deadline: 25 June 2023 (online)
- Start Date: 3 July 2023 (online)
- Duration: 4 Semesters (2 years)
- Methodology: Online and hybrid;
- Location: Web-based (online); UPEACE campus and Web-based (hybrid)
- Pillar: International Law;
- Partnership: UPEACE
- More Information: https://www.upeace.org/departments/ma-in-international-law-and-diplomacy-upeace-unitar
Target Audience
The programme is designed for graduate students, diplomats, government officers, NGO representatives, international civil servants or private law practitioners willing to strengthen their knowledge in international law, dispute settlement, international affairs management and diplomacy.
Audience Benefit
This unique programme, backed by the United Nations, is designed to give students a first-hand experience in the field of international law, international affairs and diplomacy.
- Learn from highly experienced experts
- Field visit to Geneva, the birthplace of the UN, and the Hague, the heart of international law
- Benefit from an interdisciplinary approach
- Flexible learning methods with diversity of optional courses
- Broad employment perspectives
How to register
If you are interested in this programme, please email admissions@upeace.org.