 Programmes and Qualifications 
We offer several modes of study, depending on the needs of the applicant. Online courses can be taken:
Certificate Courses Certificate courses offer a practical opportunity for working diplomats and others involved in international relations to continue their education by learning about new topics in the field of diplomacy, or expanding and refreshing their knowledge of more traditional topics. Courses require 10 weeks of part-time study, typically 7-10 hours per week. Successful participants are awarded a postgraduate-level certificate from DiploFoundation. Online certificate courses do not lead to university credit.
Course Structure and Methodology Courses are delivered through an online classroom, where the participant finds all of the required texts and materials for the course and tools for interacting online with the lecturer and other participants. Courses are based on a collaborative approach to learning, with a high level of interaction with lecturers and among participants. Each course consists of eight units, each of which takes a week to complete. Following a weekly cycle, participants read the provided lecture text, adding questions, comments and references in the form of hypertext entries. Lecturers and other participants read and respond to the entries, creating interaction based on the text. During the week participants complete additional online activities (for example, further discussion via blogs or forum, quizzes, group tasks, simulations or short assignments) and consult optional resources. At the end of the week, participants and lecturers meet online in a chat room to discuss the week’s topic. To complete the course successfully, participants must write several essay assignments.
Prerequisites Applicants for certificate courses must have:
Fees The fee for a certificate course is 575 Euros per student per course. Applicants must pay full fees upon official acceptance into the course. The fee includes:
Discounts are available for more than one participant from the same institution. A limited number of partial scholarships will be provided for diplomats from developing countries. To apply for a scholarship please include your CV or resume, and a letter outlining your interest in the course and your financial need, with your application package. As Diplo's ability to offer scholarship support is limited, candidates are strongly encouraged to seek scholarship funding directly from local or international institutions. Our guide to “Finding Scholarships for Online Study” may provide you with some useful starting points.
Diplo’s online courses can be taken for academic credit from the University of Malta.
Online courses offer a practical opportunity for working diplomats and others involved in international relations to continue their education by learning about new topics in the field of diplomacy, or expanding and refreshing their knowledge of more traditional topics. Courses require 10 weeks of part-time study, typically 7-10 hours per week.
What are the credits good for? Accredited courses allow you more flexible options for completing Diplo’s Master/Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Contemporary Diplomacy. The PGD consists of the introductory workshop in Malta plus 5 online courses. So, for example…
Fees paid for accredited courses will be deducted from PGD tuition. Following successful completion of the PGD requirements, you may choose to write your Master's dissertation to obtain the Master's degree. Credits may also be transferred to another university, subject to the regulations of that university.
Course Structure and Methodology Each course consists of eight units, each of which takes a week to complete. Following a weekly cycle, participants read the provided lecture text, adding questions, comments and references in the form of hypertext entries. Lecturers and other participants read and respond to the entries, creating interaction based on the text. During the week participants complete additional online activities (for example, further discussion via blogs or forum, quizzes, group tasks, simulations or short assignments) and consult optional resources. At the end of the week, participants and lecturers meet online in a chat room to discuss the week’s topic. To complete the course successfully, participants must write several essay assignments. Courses are delivered through an online classroom, where the participant finds all of the required texts and materials for the course, and tools for interacting online with the lecturer and other participants. Courses are based on a collaborative approach to learning, with a high level of interaction with lecturers and among participants.
Prerequisites Applicants for accredited courses must have:
Fees The fee for accredited courses is 755 euros per student per course. Applicants must pay full fees upon official acceptance into the course. The fee includes:
A non-refundable application fee of 100 euros must be submitted with the application package. On acceptance into the course, the amount of the application fee will be deducted from the course fee. Discounts are available for more than one participant from the same institution. A limited number of partial scholarships will be provided for diplomats from developing countries. To apply for a scholarship please include your CV or resume, and a letter outlining your interest in the course and your financial need, with your application package. As Diplo's ability to offer scholarship support is limited, candidates are strongly encouraged to seek scholarship funding directly from local or international institutions. Our guide to “Finding Scholarships for Online Study” may provide you with some useful starting points.
Master / Postgraduate Diploma in Contemporary Diplomacy The Master / Postgraduate Diploma in Contemporary Diplomacy offers working diplomats and international relations professionals an opportunity for accredited postgraduate level education. The programme includes an 10-day residential workshop in Malta followed by 16 to 20 months of online study. The residential workshop focuses on practical skills, while online areas of study range from the building blocks of diplomacy (Diplomatic Theory and Practice, Bilateral Diplomacy, Multilateral Diplomacy) through to contemporary topics (Language and Diplomacy, Development Diplomacy, E-Diplomacy and more). Flexible: You design your study programme, deciding on the Postgraduate Diploma or Master’s degree, and selecting from our wide range of courses. You decide when and where to study, and even when to begin. Practical and Affordable: Programme fees cover participation and accommodation for the ten-day workshop in Malta and the entire online course tuition. Even better, with online study you don’t need to leave your job and lose income. All you need is a computer connected to the Internet! Relevant: Courses cover traditional and contemporary topics in diplomacy, and are kept relevant through discussion of current events and trends. Faculty members include practising and retired diplomats with both theoretical expertise and practical experience in the field. Personalised: During the residential workshop you meet your classmates and lecturers, extending your professional network. The personalised approach continues during the online courses, with small group sizes. The emphasis is on learning together, drawing on the experience and knowledge of participants as well as lecturers. Effective: The programme is highly rated by former participants, who have seen immediate and lasting benefits ranging from personal development to career advances.
The Master/Postgraduate Diploma in Contemporary Diplomacy has European postgraduate accreditation through the Faculty of Arts at the University of Malta, making it recognised worldwide.
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