WELCOME TO THE CENTRE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES AND DIPLOMACY

Established in 2000, the Centre for International Studies and Diplomacy (CISD) at the    School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) is a research-driven unit committed to the promotion of excellence in scholarship and teaching. The Centre is committed to the development of applied international studies and to ensuring that its work impacts key international debates.

*New MA Course in 2010/11: Globalization and Corporate Development*

The Centre expects to be able to offer places on this new MA from March 2010 for September 2010 entry. Further details can be found here.

CISD's MA in International Studies and Diplomacy programme provides students with the skills and training necessary to begin or develop an international career, whether in global civil society, the corporate world or government, including traditional diplomacy. The basic entry requirement is a UK "2:1" degree or overseas equivalent in a relevant discipline, however the Centre will consider applicants with professional experience who might not otherwise be eligible.

This MA International Studies and Diplomacy programme offers courses in:

·          Diplomatic Studies and Practice,

·          International Economics,

·          International Law,

·          International Relations,

·          International Security,

·          And a wide choice of language or regional studies electives.

The teaching includes:

·          Interaction with diplomats and NGO staff

·          Media and communication skills taught by staff with BBC expertise

·          The practice of working in international organizations

 ·          A week study trip to the UN organizations in Geneva

·          From 2009 CISD hope to have an optional one-term language course available

•  Download the application form here

The study of international affairs and contemporary diplomatic practice as offered at the School of Oriental and African Studies provides a unique educational opportunity for individuals interested in acquiring a better understanding of the nature of contemporary global issues. SOAS offers an education that goes beyond the Euro-centric approach that has dominated such programmes in the past. It is able to do this because the width and depth of its scholarly resources make it the leading centre for the study of Asia and Africa in Europe.

The Centre is involved in a number of research projects, the links to which can be found on the left hand navigation pane. For those interested in the Centre's MA course, the link to the information can be found under prospective students at the top of the page. Students enrolled in the MA programme can log-in via the current students tab.