Location:

Paris, France

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Master

Specialty:

Public Policy

Program Overview

Program Description:

This highly competitive one-year MA in Diplomacy and International Law offers you an interdisciplinary degree in partnership with Oxford University’s summer certificate program in International Human Rights Law. Through the program, you will acquire both the fundamental knowledge and practical skills necessary for careers in international law, diplomacy and international advocacy.

Real-world solutions

You will learn how to think critically about complex diplomatic and international legal issues in real-world contexts. By applying theory to practice, you will address some of the key questions facing public and non-governmental institutions around the world, such as “Why do states participate in international institutions that promote global cooperation?” or “How do states and institutions interact when cooperation breaks down and conflict ensues?”

Innovative solutions, Transferable skills

Your coursework in diplomacy and international law includes elements of international relations, economics, law and political science to examine the problems of our day – and search for the best way to administer and manage innovative solutions. Through the program you will be prepared with the analytical and practical skills to prepare you to serve across cultures and national boundaries, and to analyze geopolitical and diplomatic challenges. You will develop expertise in negotiation, strategic diplomatic thinking and legal analysis to support your next career step.

Ensure your Professional Impact

Graduates from the MA in Diplomacy and International Law go on to meaningful careers within the fields of international law and advocacy. The interdisciplinary and rigorous nature of the program produces professionals and scholars equipped to critically approach complex diplomatic and international legal issues.

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

The American University of Paris is a non-profit educational institution incorporated in the State of Delaware and licensed by the State Board of Education as a Delaware institution of higher education. The University confers Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of

Financial Aid:

Yes

Requirements:

A successful application to The American University of Paris requires several supporting documents and sometimes tests. Most can be uploaded directly in your online application. - Online application form - Personal statement - C.V. or resumé - Two letters of recommendation - Official transcripts - English Language Test - Standardized tests (required for most programs) - Essay

International Requirements:

n/a