The Master of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy is a two-year, dually-accredited program offering a modern and interdisciplinary education in international relations & diplomacy. You will earn a degree recognized in both the US and EU and therefore much of the world. 

About the program:

The International Relations and Diplomacy graduate program takes full advantage of Prague’s central location in Europe. AAU’s location in Central Europe creates an academic community where students can experience individual and collaborative problem-solving in small, interactive, and culturally diverse classes.

Intercultural communication and critical thinking are encouraged in a curriculum delivered by an international faculty of experts. Personal and cultural history flavor the program’s curriculum to create unparalleled education in international relations and diplomacy.

Globalization has created a new type of international environment, that challenges the known world order and demands reflection. The Master of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy program encourages students to identify, understand, and criticize current geopolitical trends, conflicts, and social movements with high academic proficiency.

The graduate program in International Relations and Diplomacy builds on theory and conceptual knowledge of world affairs with an emphasis on their application in individual or collective research in the fields of international relations, conflict studies, globalization and development or diplomatic history.

The curriculum offers a broad range of elective courses allowing our students to pursue their interests and further develop critical thinking. Throughout studies, our graduate students cultivate their skills in research methods, diplomatic protocol, or thesis writing seminar in preparation for work in governmental or non-governmental organizations, diplomacy, think tanks, and academic institutions, as well as in international business organizations.

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates of the M.A. in International Relations and Diplomacy can expect to:

• Situate their arguments within the general ontological and epistemological frameworks of International Relations; apply relevant methods, theories, and levels of analysis in building arguments.
• Be well-grounded in the institutional framework of international relations. 
• Apply theories to understand history and current events in international politics.
• Apply theories to understand the working of the global economy, and to assess the role of various actors and institutions.
• Choose appropriate negotiation strategies in various cultural and political contexts.

Career Prospects:

AAU graduates thrive in multinational environments and are able to communicate professionally in English to international audiences. As a graduate of this degree program, you will be well equipped to continue your studies or pursue a global career in areas such as: 

• Diplomacy 
• Cultural Management 
• Social Research and Publishing
• Reporting and Administration
• Public Service
• Humanitarian Government or NGO’s