Diploma
for Graduates in International Relations
Is this programme for me?
The programme is suitable for graduates of any discipline
who, for professional or personal reasons, wish to secure
a stand-alone qualification in international relations. It
is also ideal for those who wish to undertake postgraduate
work and whose first degree is in an unrelated field.
Programme aims
To provide a thorough grounding in the principles of
international relations while developing critical skills
for a wide range of real world professional situations.
Programme structure
To complete the programme you must pass four full units
(or the equivalent).
Prestige
Developed by academics at the London School of Economics
and Political Science (LSE), regarded as an international
centre of academic excellence and innovation in the social
sciences.
Flexible study at a reasonable cost
You have between 1-5 years to complete the programme. The
total fee payable to the University is
£1,020
if you complete in the minimum study period.
Study materials
The study materials will include:
· Studying for a Degree in the
Humanities and Social Sciences
· Student handbook
· Subject guides (offering advice on how
to use textbooks)
· Past exam papers and Examiners' reports
· Regulations
You need to provide your own textbooks - they provide the
main focus of your studies - so before you register for
the programme the University will advise you to consider
the facilities available to you locally, and how
accessible books are likely to be.
Study support and online resources
You can either study independently at a pace that suits
you, or enrol for additional classes at a local
institution (either full time or part time) and benefit
from the more formalized support this provides.
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LSE arranges a Study
weekend in February each year. This consists of
short courses designed to help you with examination
preparation and technique. You will also have the
opportunity to discuss your studies with subject
specialists.
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LSE also runs a
Summer School each year, usually from July to
mid-August, to which all students are welcome.
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Online resources including news items,
Examiners' reports and past exam papers, student
handbooks, Regulations and reading lists.
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Online Library giving access to
Justis.com, JSTOR, ABI/INFORM, Academic Search Premier and
Business Source Premier.
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Summary of key dates |
| Application
deadline |
17 September (non-EU)
17 October (EU)
in the year before you
intend to sit your first examinations |
| Registration deadline |
30 November |
| Despatch of study
materials |
Shortly after
your registration form is received |
| Examinations take place |
May/June |
