Synopsis

The Master in International Relations and Diplomacy programme is designed to produce public and private sector managers, administrators and practitioners that could address these challenges in the context of a rapidly changing national and international environment. The course content combines key concepts and ideas with applied knowledge and practices in the fields of international relations and diplomacy to achieve this objective.  The curriculum is thus designed and developed through extensive consultation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, other public and private sector agencies and observations of former diplomats to enhance students’ knowledge and understanding of the key forces driving national and international developments today and in the future. The core courses provide for generic competencies while the electives allow candidates to acquire specialized knowledge and skills in their area of interest and preferences. The dissertation will allow candidates to demonstrate their ability to undertake research on issues and problems related to their field of interest or that of their respective organisations.

Entry Requirement

• Bachelor of Science (Hons.) from UiTM in a related and appropriate area of specialization with minimum CGPA of 2.75; OR
• Bachelor's degree or its equivalent from other recognized universities approved by UiTM with minimum CGPA of 2.75.
    

English Requirement (MUET/IELTS/TOEFL/CEFR/TOEIC/BULATS)

• Malaysian University English Test (MUET) Band 3
• IELTS Band 5
• TOEFL: Internet Based Test (IBT: 35-45) ; Computer Based Test (CBT: 107-131) ; Paper Based Test (417-450)
• CEFR: B1
• TOEIC: 356-440
• BULATS: 40-59

Courses

Semester 1

• Research Method & Data Analysis
• International Relations: Theory and Practice
• Diplomacy: Theory and Practice
• International Law and Organisations: Theory and Practice

Semester 2

• Diplomacy, Security and Cooperation in ASEAN
• International Political Economy in a Globalised World
• Seminar in Contemporary Issues in International Relations & Diplomacy
• Elective (1)
  • Seminar in Global Affairs
  • Regionalism & Regional Organisations: Theory And Practice
  • International Relations in the Post Cold War Era
  • Asean's Interaction with Major & Regional Powers
  • Malaysian in International Relations
  • International Conflict Management & Conflict Resolution

Semester 3

• Dissertation
• Elective 2            
• Seminar in Global Affairs
• Regionalism & Regional Organisations: Theory and Practice
• International Relations in the Post-Cold War Era
• ASEAN’S Interaction with Major & Regional Powers
• Malaysian in International Relations
• International Conflict Management & Conflict Resolution