
M.A. International Law and Diplomacy (UPEACE-UNITAR)
DURATION
0 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
01 May 2025*
EARLIEST START DATE
20 Aug 2025
TUITION FEES
USD 13,000 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
Blended, Distance Learning
* Online application deadline: 30 June 2025 | Online start date: 7 July 2025
** $19,500 USD for hybrid format | $8,700 USD for online format | $3,550 for the certificate programme
Introduction
The Master of Arts in International Law and Diplomacy (hybrid and online formats) is a graduate programme permitting students to specialize in the interface between international law and diplomacy. It will not only broaden students’ knowledge in the field of international law and its various foundational dimensions but will also equip them with the knowledge and skills to work in the field of diplomacy and related international careers.
During this programme – offered both in a Hybrid Format (asynchronous classes online and face-to-face on the UPEACE campus in Costa Rica), and an Online Format – students in this programme will analyze the different dimensions of development, including environmental, social, economic, and human dimensions, as well as the theory and practice of diplomacy in the 21st century. These include dispute settlement and conflict resolution. Also available as a certificate program.
Students will also attend skills development sessions and coaching sessions that are designed to support their professional careers and employability. Careers in this field can be very broad, with prospective employers including governments, international organizations, development agencies, academia, and the private sector.
See the full programme brochure here.
Field Visits
Students admitted to the program are offered a unique opportunity to partake in an optional field visit to Geneva, Switzerland, and/or The Hague, Netherlands, immersing themselves in the heart of diplomacy and international law.
Important Dates
The online programme begins on 7 July 2025, with an application deadline of 30 June 2025.
The hybrid programme begins on 19 August 2025, with an application deadline of 30 April 2025.
Programme Fees
M.A. in International Law and Diplomacy (hybrid format): $13,000.00 USD.
M.A. in International Law and Diplomacy (online format): $11,000.00 USD.
Certificate in International Law and Diplomacy (hybrid format): $3,550 USD.
UN Staff Members are eligible for a 20% waiver and Costa Rican Nationals are eligible for a 30% waiver.
Ideal Students
The program is tailored for graduate students, diplomats, government officials, NGO representatives, international civil servants, and private sector professionals seeking to enhance their expertise in development studies, sustainability, international affairs management, and diplomacy.
Program Outcome
At the end of the program, students should:
- Have a deep understanding of the theory and practice of international law;
- Be able to participate in different processes of law-making, implementing and enforcement in promoting the rule of law at different levels, especially regionally and internationally;
- Have a deep understanding of the theory and practice of diplomacy;
- Be able to appraise the nexus between international law, diplomacy, the UN System, and current contemporary challenges;
- Be able to apply key soft skills in an international working environment.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of our programs are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and motivation necessary to excel in diverse professional environments, including international, national, and local government agencies, as well as civil society organizations.
Why Choose UPEACE?
Our alumni are primed for success in dynamic fields such as:
- Conflict Analysis and Resolution
- Diplomacy
- Nonviolence and Disarmament
- Peace-Making, Peacekeeping, and Peace-Building
- Security Sector Reform
- Local and Global Justice
- Tackling Transnational Organized Crime
- Conflict and Peace-Sensitive Policy-Making
- Human Rights Advocacy
- Engagement in Local, Regional, and Global Tribunals
- Peace and Conflict Studies/Research
Join us at UPEACE and become a catalyst for change in the world!