{"id":13638,"date":"2020-04-21T13:40:17","date_gmt":"2020-04-21T11:40:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.humanrightscareers.com\/?p=13638"},"modified":"2025-07-21T09:20:31","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T07:20:31","slug":"master-of-arts-in-development-studies-and-diplomacy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humanrightscareers.com\/masters\/master-of-arts-in-development-studies-and-diplomacy\/","title":{"rendered":"Master of Arts in Development Studies and Diplomacy"},"content":{"rendered":"<table id=\"mastercard\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"4\">Key information<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>University<\/td>\n<td>University for Peace (UPEACE)<br \/>\nUnited Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Country<\/td>\n<td>Costa Rica, Switzerland<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Learning mode<\/td>\n<td>Online<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Pace<\/td>\n<td>Full-time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Duration<\/td>\n<td>4 semesters<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tuition fee<\/td>\n<td>USD 8700<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Application deadline(s)<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;\">20 August 2025\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Official Website<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/upeace.org\/ma-development-studies-and-diplomacy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Click here<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><em>Applications are now open for the Master of Arts in Development Studies and Diplomacy, jointly delivered online by UPEACE and UNITAR.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This interdisciplinary programme broadens students\u2019 knowledge in development studies, sustainability, and diplomacy while equipping them with soft skills for a successful international career. The curriculum explores environmental, social, economic, and human dimensions of development, as well as the theory and practice of diplomacy in the 21st century.<\/p>\n<p>Participants study topics including Development Studies and International Cooperation, Sustainable Development Goals, Global Governance, Diplomacy in the 21st Century, Conflict Resolution and Crisis Management, and complete an Independent Research Project. The programme also includes skills development and coaching sessions.<\/p>\n<p>Students may participate in an optional field visit to Geneva, Switzerland and\/or The Hague, Netherlands.<\/p>\n<p>\u27a4 Programme Start Date: 8 September 2025<br \/>\n\u27a4 Application Deadline: 20 August 2025<\/p>\n<p>For more information on course content, tuition, entry requirements, and fellowship eligibility, please contact <a href=\"mailto:admissions@upeace.org\">admissions@upeace.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>To apply or access the full brochure, please <a href=\"https:\/\/upeace.org\/ma-development-studies-and-diplomacy\/\">visit the official programme website.<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"mks_button mks_button_large rounded\" href=\"https:\/\/upeace.org\/ma-development-studies-and-diplomacy\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #FFFFFF; background-color: #1e73be;\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i class=\"fa fa-sign-out\"><\/i>Apply 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