MSc Gender and Diplomatic Practice
Stirling, United Kingdom
DURATION
12 up to 24 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 20,600 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* international including EU students I UK and Republic of Ireland EUR 9,500
Key Summary
Introduction
Explore diplomacy through a gender-inclusive lens in our master's course, delivered in collaboration with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR).
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.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Eligible international students could receive a scholarship worth between £4,000-£7,000. See our range of generous scholarships for international postgraduate students.
University of Stirling alumni will automatically be awarded a fee waiver for the first year of Masters studies through our Stirling Alumni Scholarship.
Applicants from the UK or Republic of Ireland who hold a first-class honors degree or equivalent will automatically be awarded a £2,000 scholarship through our Postgraduate Merit Scholarship.
If you have the talent, ability and drive to study with us, we want to make sure you make the most of the opportunity – regardless of your financial circumstances.
Learn more about available funding opportunities or use our scholarship finder to explore our range of scholarships.
Curriculum
You’ll learn about diplomacy and gender studies. We’ll explore different ways to understand and practice diplomacy, along with examining gender from various angles (including media, film, history, literature, and sociology). Specifically, we’ll delve into key debates related to gender and masculinity in the post #MeToo era.
During the course, you’ll participate in seminars and complete various assessments. Plus, there’s an exciting opportunity to apply your knowledge in real-world settings at the United Nations through our Research Placement module. And if you’re more digitally inclined, you can even submit a Digital Project instead of a traditional Dissertation to boost your employability.
Compulsory modules for a full-time course
- Training for Masters in the Arts and Humanities 1
- Key Concepts and Debates: Gender and Diplomatic Practice
- Diplomacy and Gender Inclusion in Practice
- Gender and Diplomatic Practice Dissertation
Compulsory modules for a part-time course
- Training for Masters in the Arts and Humanities 1
- Key Concepts and Debates: Gender and Diplomatic Practice
- Diplomacy and Gender Inclusion in Practice
- Gender and Diplomatic Practice Dissertation
Assessment
Assessments vary and may include learning logs, critical reviews, presentations (individual and group), reflective essays, literature reviews, research projects, and academic essays. The assessments are designed to enable students to develop a range of academic and transferable skills and to provide multiple opportunities for feedback and development. Feedback and Guidance sessions with teaching staff are available in all modules. You will also have the opportunity to submit a Dissertation, a Digital Project, or a Policy Paper at the end of the course.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
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.
Program delivery
Duration
MSc full-time: 12 months, MSc part-time: 24 months.
Teaching
The Gender and Diplomatic Practice course at the University of Stirling invites experts from UNITAR to teach alongside their staff. You’ll explore diplomacy through seminars, discussions, and practical activities. You’ll also visit the United Nations in Geneva for hands-on learning. The course emphasizes independent study and offers personalized feedback sessions with lecturers.
Fieldwork
Some examples of field trips include (indicative list subject to regular review):
- United Nations headquarters in Geneva
- Research placement at the United Nations