Gender and Diplomatic Practice

    Gender and Diplomatic Practice

    Duration12 month(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 28,968 / year(s)
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    Gender and Diplomatic Practice

    About

    Our Masters course focuses on diplomacy from a gender-inclusive perspective, along with gender studies. We collaborate with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) to deliver this course.

    You’ll learn about global gender identities and their importance in diplomacy. Diplomats will discover how to create gender-inclusive environments when dealing with international conflicts. Additionally, they’ll engage with local communities to empower women and non-binary individuals.

    You’ll have the chance to apply your knowledge at the United Nations. You can also enhance your employability by submitting a digital project instead of a traditional dissertation. This project might involve designing online campaigns on digital platforms to support charities and state institutions, aiming to address gender inequalities.

    Top reasons to study with us

    You’ll have one-to-one supervision from staff engaged in ongoing research at the forefront of their disciplines
    You’ll engage in contemporary global debates on gender and diplomatic practice across a wide variety of disciplines
    You’ll have the opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills in real-world settings in collaboration with experts from the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)

    Work placements

    Your Research Placement enables you to apply your research in real-world contexts at the United Nations or collaborating institutions. UNITAR will offer placements through its contacts in some of the following agencies (indicative list subject to change): UN Women, UNICEF, and FAO. Depending on the demand and supply of placements, there may not be available placements for all students on the course.

    Flexible learning

    If you’re interested in studying a module from this course, the Postgraduate Certificate, or the Postgraduate Diploma, please email Graduate Admissions to discuss your course of study.

    If you’re interested in studying a module from this course, the Postgraduate Certificate or the Postgraduate Diploma then please email Graduate Admissions to discuss your course of study.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Academic requirements

    A minimum of a second class honours degree (2.1 preferred) or equivalent in a relevant subject. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate/relevant work/life experience are encouraged to apply.

    International entry requirements

    View the entry requirements for your country.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language you must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of your English language skills:

    • IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each sub-skill.
    • Pearson Test of English (Academic) 62 overall with 60 in each sub-skill.
    • IBT TOEFL 80 overall with 18 in reading, 23 in writing, 19 in listening and 21 in speaking.

    See our information on English language requirements for more details on the language tests we accept and options to waive these requirements.

    Pre-sessional English language courses

    If you need to improve your English language skills before you enter this course, our partner INTO University of Stirling offers a range of English language courses. These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability for entry to this degree.

    Find out more about our pre-sessional English language courses.

    English Program Requirements

    If English is not your first language you must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of your English language skills:

    • IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each sub-skill.
    • Pearson Test of English (Academic) 62 overall with 60 in each sub-skill.
    • IBT TOEFL 80 overall with 18 in reading, 23 in writing, 19 in listening and 21 in speaking.

    See our information on English language requirements for more details on the language tests we accept and options to waive these requirements.

    Career

    The focus of the course on employability through the collaboration with UNITAR will make students well-positioned to find a job in a prestigious diplomatic body or an NGO. Those students who engage with the Digital Project in lieu of the Dissertation will be able to design online campaigns for charities and state institutions targeting gender hierarchies.

    Employability skills

    We offer a comprehensive employability and skills programme to help you maximise your time at university and develop the graduate attributes required by employers. We have a dedicated Faculty Employability and Skills Officer. There's also our Careers Service who work in partnership with academic staff to ensure you get the best out of your University experience and are given the right opportunities to make you ready for the world of work.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    28,968 / year(s)

    Gender and Diplomatic Practice

    University of Stirling

    University of Stirling

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Stirling