Diploma in Diplomatic Studies - L-Universit脿 ta' Malta

MQF Level

Duration and Credits

4 Semesters

60 ECTS

Mode of Study

Part-time Evening

The Diploma in Diplomatic Studies aims to equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge required to participate, contribute and understand contemporary diplomacy. The course will prepare you for a diplomatic career in which you will have a professional understanding and active role in international relations. The study units that are offered are; International Relations and Diplomacy, International Law, International Economic Theory, International and Transnational Law, and Macro and International Economics. During both years of the course, you will participate in a Supervised Individual Project, where you will have the opportunity to demonstrate your newly acquired knowledge on the subject.

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Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

DST1001	International Relations and Diplomacy 1	8 ECTS
DST1003	International Law	8 ECTS
DST1009	International Economic Theory	8 ECTS


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

DST1004	Supervised Individual Project 1	6 ECTS

Requirement for regular progression to Year 2: 30 ECTS

Students who obtain the 30 ECTS at the end of Year 1 and opt not to continue to Year 2 of the course shall be eligible for the award of the Certificate in Diplomatic Studies.


Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

DST1005	International Relations and Diplomacy 2	8 ECTS
DST1007	International and Transnational Law	8 ECTS
DST1010	Macro and International Economics	8 ECTS


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

DST1008	Supervised Individual Project 2	6 ECTS

Total number of credits this year: 30 ECTS.

Requirement for the award of the Diploma in Diplomatic Studies: 60 ECTS

This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Undergraduate Awards, 2019 and by the Bye-Laws for the award in the Diploma in Diplomatic Studies under the auspices of the Mediterranean Academy of Diplomatic Studies.

By the end of the course, you will:

Be familiar with the basic principles and concepts of international relations.
Have a basic understanding of concepts in international economics at the micro and macro levels.
Have a good understanding of general principles of the areas covered, such as in International Law, Economic Theory and International Economics.
Have an appreciative attitude of international, regional and national dimensions of diplomacy.
Be able to identify and practice basic diplomatic skills.

Non EU Applicants:

Total Tuition Fees: Eur 8,500
Yr 1: Eur 4,250 - Yr 2: Eur 4,250

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As a graduate, the Diploma will serve as a pathway to enrol in the Master of Arts in Diplomatic Studies, which will lead you to career opportunities with diplomatic services, governmental agencies, international organisations, non-governmental organisations and the private sector.

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