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PostgraduatePostgraduate Diploma

Diplomacy and International Relations

St Mary's University, Twickenham
Richmond upon Thames, England
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1 yearDuration
£18,780Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by St Mary's University, Twickenham, the PgDip Diplomacy and International Relations provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in Richmond upon Thames, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Effective international engagement is built on excellent diplomacy. Our Master's degree in Diplomacy and International Relations will prepare you for a career on the frontline of global affairs. Why study Diplomacy and International Relations? Diplomacy has traditionally been understood as the way in which officials pursue their country’s foreign policy. International tuition fees are £18,780 per year, home/UK fees are £11,070 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a 86% continuation rate, and 74% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

International Relations Theory and Practice
Diplomacy and Diplomatic History
Global Governance and International Institutions
Foreign Policy Analysis
Research Methods in International Studies
Conflict Resolution and Negotiation
International Security and Strategic Studies
Contemporary Global Challenges
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic66666
PTE Academic61

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,780

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£18,780

Home Student Fee

£11,070

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — St Mary's University, Twickenham

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£21,000£24,000£28,000
3 years£23,500£28,000£32,500
5 years£26,500£33,000£43,000
Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-03-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
9%Studying
12%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
57%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-03-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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