PMDIPFTT8-2025-6-O - L-Università ta' Malta

Course Title

Master of Diplomacy

MQF Level

Duration and Credits

2 Semesters

60 ECTS

Mode of Study

Full-time

Information for International applicants

Applicants must be in possession of:

Refer to the list of country-specific qualifications

The Course shall be open to applicants who are:

employed in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of their country or in another governmental entity active in external relations and have served in this capacity for at least one year and
in possession of a recognized first cycle degree recognized by Senate for the purpose.

Applicants may be required to attend an interview to ascertain their proficiency in the English Language.

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You can submit your application online. The deadlines for submission of applications vary according to the intake and courses. We encourage all international applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible. This is especially important if you require a visa to travel and eventually stay in Malta.

You can compare your national qualifications to the local requirements by visiting our qualifications comparability webpage. Access more information about our admission process and English language requirements.

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The Master of Diplomacy will equip you with the skills and knowledge to refine your understanding of diplomatic history, measures and consistencies in global and contemporary affairs. Through the taught units offered, you will learn about international relations, history, economics, law and diplomacy, in addition to an elective unit of your choice to accompany your compulsory units. Throughout this year-long full-time course, you will also have the opportunity to demonstrate your acquired knowledge by carrying out a long essay during the second semester.


Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

DST5108	Research Skills	2 ECTS
DST5111	International Relations and Contemporary Security Studies	8 ECTS
DST5112	International History of the 20th Century	8 ECTS
DST5113	International Economics and Business Development	8 ECTS
DST5114	Introduction to International Law	8 ECTS
DST5115	Diplomacy, principles and practices	6 ECTS
DST5116	Media and Public Diplomacy in Global Politics	6 ECTS
DST5117	Public Speaking	4 ECTS

Elective Units(Students must choose a study-unit to the value of 4 credits from the following list.)

ENG3115	English language for Diplomats	4 ECTS
FRE1100	French Language for Diplomats	4 ECTS
GRM0011	Introduction to German	4 ECTS


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

DST5106	Long Essay	6 ECTS

Requirement for the award of the degree: 60 ECTS credits

This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2021 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of the Master of Diplomacy - M. Dip - under the auspices of the Mediterranean Academy of Diplomatic Studies.

By the end of the programme, you will:

Have enhanced your writing, analytical, diplomatic, negotiating and debating skills.
Analyse a number of key issues affecting the Mediterranean region from a historical perspective.
Perform basic economic tasks in an international economic environment.
Comprehend and interpret international legal texts.
Identify and evaluate different sources and resources.
Write academic papers concisely and precisely.

Non EU Applicants:

This course is sponsored

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As a successful holder of this degree, you will have the opportunity to enter a career locally and globally in the international relations field, both in the public and private sectors. As a recognised and qualified diplomat, you will have a keen and insightful approach towards problem solving, with a better capacity to recognise and understand the differences between cultures, organisations, companies and individuals.

If you are interested in furthering your studies, you may do so by enrolling in an alternative masters' programme offered by the Department of Mediterranean academy of Diplomatic Studies, or pursue a doctorate in a foreign institution abroad.

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