The London Academy of Diplomacy

The London Academy of Diplomacy at UEA London has developed a number of postgraduate qualifications to meet the needs of members of the London Diplomatic Corps, staff of various ministries, staff of multinational corporations, non-governmental organisations, the media and graduates aspiring for an international career.

The diplomacy programmes will distinguish themselves by responding to the professional learning needs of governments, organisations and multinational corporations, who need better trained officials to help them achieve their objectives in promoting business and trade. Thus, the teaching of economic diplomacy, management, intercultural bilingual communication, protocol and etiquette as well as ethics are essential to the training of diplomats and managers in the corporate sector.

The professional courses will lead to the award of one of the following Masters Degrees:

MA/Postgraduate Diploma/Postgraduate Certificate in International Diplomacy

MA/Postgraduate Diploma/Postgraduate Certificate in International Business and Diplomacy

MA in International Security and Diplomacy (180 credits)

MA in International Communication and Diplomacy (180 Credits)

Postgraduate diplomas / certificates and short courses / executive programmes in the above disciplines are also available.

All degrees will be awarded by the University of East Anglia

Research & Research Degrees (MPhil & PhD)

LAD staff are involved in a variety of research areas such as diplomacy, culture, the media, religion, political and social history, foreign policy, Law , management and international security. The above Masters degrees will help you to develop independent investigation, reporting, conceptual analysis and research skills which are necessary requirements for those who wish to read for an MPhil and PhD degrees in the future. Supervisors of the MPhil and PhD research degrees will include staff drawn from UEA Faculties of Social Sciences and Arts and Humanities as well as Nyenrode Business University.

Some of the PhD Degrees which were successfully completed and supervised by LAD’s staff include:

  1. The Conflict in the Western Sahara
  2. A Critical Study of Hamlet’s Arabic Translations
  3. The Construction and Representation of the European Union's International Identity
  4. The Vienna Conventions on Diplomatic and Consular Relations and State Practice: a Critical Analysis
  5. A New Conceptual Approach to Conflict Resolution in the Post Cold War World with Reference to the Dayton Agreement
  6. Regional Integration and Co-operation in Sub-Saharan Africa
  7. Towards an E-Government: The case of Dubai
  8. Diplomatic Negotiations: Romania’s Accession to the European Union, a case study.
  9. Effective Diplomacy and Nation-Building: A critical study of the Tribal Diplomacy adopted by three Arabian Gulf clans and its contribution to the Establishment of two modern nation states (1716-1826).
  10. Paradigms in Caribbean Trade Diplomacy: Negotiating the Economic Partnership with the EU.S
  11. Sudanese Literature in English Translation: a Historical and Analytical Study

See our 2012 2013 Brochure for more information

The programmes incorporate a blend of academic studies and professional training; providing you with the opportunity to choose from a range of modules to broaden your knowledge in the respective fields of study and enhance your career advancement and overall employability. It is organised around a combination of compulsory modules, which provide subject-specific and research skills and options, which reflect the chosen fields of specialism.

The inclusion of modules such as, Media Communication Strategies, the Dynamics of International Business, Global Economic Governance, Science Technology and International Policy and Cultural Awareness is another unique feature of the course, which will provide opportunities to governments and corporate sectors desirous of obtaining training in specific areas through the availability of study on individual modules on a CPD basis.

In addition, the course involves a one week educational European field trip, which will be organised in conjunction with Nyenrode Business University in The Netherlands www.nyenrode.nl to visit international and regional organisations such as NATO, EU, International Court of Justice and International Criminal Court.

Teaching staff

The London Academy of Diplomacy will benefit from the experience and expertise of Professor Nabil Ayad, Director of the Academy and a team of academics, experts and professionals with a proven track record in running courses and training programmes in International Diplomacy.

Assessment

You will be assessed on coursework, oral presentation and written examination. You will also be required to submit a dissertation of about 12,000 words on an approved topic.

Research

The above courses will help you to develop independent investigation, reporting, conceptual analysis and research skills which are necessary requirements for those who wish to read for an MPhil and PhD degrees in the future.

How to apply

Please download the application form

Print and fill in the application form and send to:

The Manager
London Academy of Diplomacy
University of East Anglia , London Campus
102 Middlesex Street
London E1 7EZ

For further information please contact:
diplomacy@uea.ac.uk