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Doctor of Diplomacy (DDipl)

University of Stirling

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  • Qualification

    Doctoral Programme

  • Location

    University of Stirling

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP-24, JAN-25

  • Duration

    24 months

Course summary

This course brings together best practice in academic learning and professional expertise.

A unique feature of the face-to-face and practical aspect of the course is weekend seminars, which maximise your opportunities for discussion of key issues and flexible delivery. The suite of modules includes diplomatic simulations and negotiation exercises, which can also be taken à la carte.

The DDipl consists of two parts. Full-time students can expect to complete the degree in three to four years. The taught part of the course will last for two academic years if you’re a full-time student. In your final year (with the option of applying for a one-year extension), PhD candidates will complete a thesis within about one year. This thesis will enable you to reflect on pertinent issues of diplomacy in light of the theory and conceptual knowledge you have gained over the course of your degree – as well as through your independent research.

Most working professionals are likely to choose part-time study for this degree. If you choose the part-time degree pathway, the completion of the DDipl will take proportionately longer.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
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£ 29,350per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Stirling

  • University League Table

    51st

  • Campus address

    University of Stirling, Stirling, Stirling, FK9 4LA, Scotland

Located in the heart of Scotland, Stirling's scenic 330-acre campus offers top facilities, including a cinema, Olympic-sized swimming pool and more.
Stirling is also Scotland's safest student city (Complete University Guide How Safe is your City, 2023)
A diverse and welcoming community of staff and students across the university represent more than 120 countries around the world.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    34th out of 109 12

    30th out of 80 17

  • Entry standards

    / Max 220
    204 92%

    7th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    67.0 67%

    53rd

    26
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.89 78%

    42nd

    30
  • Entry standards

    / Max 219
    187 87%

    10th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    57.0 57%

    59th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.02 80%

    16th

    7

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