Taught Master's · Level 7授课型硕士 · 第 7 级

Global Affairs & Digital Diplomacy全球事务与数字外交 (MA)

For a world where statecraft, diplomacy and global affairs are reshaped by digital technology, data and networks.面向一个外交、治国与全球事务被数字技术、数据与网络重塑的世界。

Award学位
MA文学硕士 MA
Level & credits层级与学分
Level 7 · 180 credits第 7 级 · 180 学分
Duration学制
1 year full-time1 年全日制
Faculty所属学院
Digital Governance, Law & Global Affairs数字治理、法律与全球事务
Why this programme课程定位

Statecraft in a networked world.网络世界中的治国之道。

Technology has become both an instrument and an arena of global affairs — from digital diplomacy and data flows to cyber security and the governance of the internet.科技已成为全球事务的工具与舞台——从数字外交、数据流动,到网络安全与互联网治理。

Graduates learn to operate where international relations, technology and communication meet.毕业生学会在国际关系、科技与传播的交汇处行事。

Who it's for适合人群

For those who act on the global stage.为在全球舞台行事的人而设。

Diplomats, foreign-affairs and international-organisation professionals, journalists and analysts, and graduates in international relations, politics, law or communication.外交官、外事与国际组织从业者、记者与分析师,以及国际关系、政治、法律或传播背景的毕业生。

Learning outcomes学习成果

What you'll be able to do.毕业时你将能够……

Knowledge & understanding知识与理解
  • Analyse how digital technology reshapes diplomacy, security and the international order分析数字技术如何重塑外交、安全与国际秩序
  • Understand the global governance of data, networks and emerging technologies理解数据、网络与新兴技术的全球治理
Analytical skills分析能力
  • Assess geopolitical and technological risk评估地缘政治与技术风险
  • Evaluate strategy across statecraft, security and digital domains在治国、安全与数字领域评估战略
Practical & professional实践与专业
  • Produce briefings, strategy and diplomatic communication产出简报、战略与外交沟通文本
  • Represent and negotiate across cultural and institutional boundaries跨文化、跨机构地代表与谈判
Curriculum课程结构

180 credits across three terms.三学期 · 180 学分。

International affairs, technology and communication, taught across faculties.国际事务、科技与传播,跨学院联合授课。

Term 1第一学期
Core modules · 60 credits核心模块 · 60 学分
Foundations of Global Affairs · Digital Diplomacy · Geopolitics of Technology · International Law & Institutions全球事务基础 · 数字外交 · 科技地缘政治 · 国际法与国际机构
Term 2第二学期
Core · 30 credits核心 · 30 学分
Data, Security & Statecraft · Ethics & the Global Order数据、安全与治国 · 伦理与全球秩序
Options · choose 30 credits选修 · 任选 30 学分
Cyber Conflict & Security · Digital Trade & Economic Diplomacy · Strategic Communication & Public Diplomacy · Development & Digital Public Infrastructure网络冲突与安全 · 数字贸易与经济外交 · 战略传播与公共外交 · 发展与数字公共基础设施
Term 3第三学期
Capstone · 60 credits毕业项目 · 60 学分
Dissertation, or an applied policy project delivered with a partner institution.学位论文,或与合作机构联合完成的应用型政策项目。

A shared Future Citizen Core seminar runs through the year, alongside the modules above.贯穿全年的“未来公民核心”研讨,与上述模块并行。

Teaching & assessment教学与评估

Learn by doing.在实践中学习。

Diplomatic simulations, negotiation exercises, the case method and practitioner-led sessions. Assessment uses policy and strategy briefs, analyses, simulations and the final capstone.外交模拟、谈判演练、案例教学与实务嘉宾讲授。评估以政策与战略简报、分析、模拟与毕业项目为主。

Entry requirements入学要求

Who can apply.申请条件。

A good honours degree (UK 2:1 or equivalent) in any relevant discipline; relevant professional experience is considered. English equivalent to IELTS 6.5.任一相关学科的良好荣誉学位(UK 2:1 或同等);相关工作经验可酌情认可。英语相当于 IELTS 6.5。

Careers & progression就业与升学

Where it leads.毕业去向。

Diplomatic service, foreign ministries, international organisations, NGOs, global public affairs, risk analysis, journalism and consultancy.外交部门、外交部、国际组织、非政府组织、全球公共事务、风险分析、新闻与咨询。

Progression to the faculty's Professional Doctorate (DGov) or PhD.可衔接本院专业博士(DGov)或哲学博士(PhD)。

Next steps下一步

Connect this programme with admissions guidance.将本课程与招生指引连接起来。

Use admissions guidance to review application evidence, entry requirements and fees, or contact the University to discuss programme fit.你可以通过招生指引查看申请材料、入学要求与学费,或联系大学讨论课程契合度。