2-Term Pathway - Pre-Master's in Social Sciences and Law - Continue to Master of Arts - Diplomacy and Foreign Policy

This program will prepare students for entry to a postgraduate degree in a wide range of subjects at Lancaster University, including law, design and a world top 10 linguistics program (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023).

Diplomatic relations, international negotiations, foreign-policy decision-making processes, and the conduct of foreign policy constitute important features of international politics.

This programme is designed to introduce students to theories, issues and processes connected with diplomacy and foreign policy. It could be especially relevant if one is thinking about, or currently working in, diplomacy, international NGOs, and global policy and politics.

Lancaster aims to provide students with opportunities to participate in debates and mock negotiation exercises. Previously, Lancaster has also invited practitioners with experience in the field to contribute elements of the programme. Where possible they also aim to include trips that are relevant to the topics being covered that year, for example, in the past, students have visited the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London. Where trips are offered, students are normally expected to cover their own travel expenses.

The programme culminates in the writing of a 20,000-word dissertation in a subject area of students' own choosing that has been agreed together with their academic supervisor.