School of Diplomacy
Diplomacy through dialogue.
Understand international engagement through communication, negotiation and cooperation.
Explore CoursesWelcome to the School
A global perspective.
A considered approach.
The School of Diplomacy focuses on how states and other international actors communicate, represent their interests and build cooperation.
Its programmes connect diplomatic concepts with briefing exercises, negotiation scenarios and international cases. Careful preparation, cultural awareness and professional judgement sit at the centre of this approach.
Our Areas of Focus
The practice of engagement.
Diplomatic Practice
Representation, communication and the preparation of international engagements.
Negotiation
Interests, bargaining and the development of workable agreements.
Protocol & Etiquette
Diplomatic etiquette, formal communication and official encounters.
Public & Multilateral Diplomacy
Public communication, soft power and international cooperation.
Study with the School
Prepare for international engagement.
Diplomacy and International Relations
Explore foundations, diplomatic institutions, bilateral and multilateral practice.
£890 · 16 weeks · 120 learning hours
View Programme →Certificate · LCD-002Diplomatic Studies
Explore history of diplomacy, diplomatic theory, statecraft and representation.
£390 · 6 weeks · 45 learning hours
View Programme →Certificate · LCD-003Diplomatic Protocol and Etiquette
Explore protocol frameworks, precedence and titles, ceremonial correspondence.
£290 · 6 weeks · 45 learning hours
View Programme →Executive Certificate · LCD-004International Negotiation
Explore negotiation frameworks, intercultural bargaining, mediation and drafting.
£490 · 8 weeks · 60 learning hours
View Programme →Certificate · LCD-005Public Diplomacy and Soft Power
Explore soft power theories, cultural diplomacy, strategic communication.
£390 · 6 weeks · 45 learning hours
View Programme →Certificate · LCD-006Multilateral Diplomacy and International Organisations
Explore un system, multilateral procedure, coalition building.
£490 · 8 weeks · 60 learning hours
View Programme →Executive Diploma · LCD-007Strategic Diplomacy
Explore strategic assessment, foreign policy design, crisis diplomacy.
£1,490 · 20 weeks · 150 learning hours
View Programme →The Learning Approach
Learning in practice.
Careful preparation, cultural awareness and professional judgement support international engagement.
- 01
Prepare a Briefing
Identify the issue, assess the context and communicate relevant information.
- 02
Examine a Negotiation
Compare interests, consider alternatives and evaluate available choices.
- 03
Reflect on Professional Conduct
Consider how judgement, protocol and culture influence encounters.
Admissions & Guidance
Your next dialogue begins here.
Compare programme content, review entry requirements and explore tuition and intake information. Contact admissions for guidance on selecting a programme.