What is a PhD in International Politics and Diplomacy?
A PhD in International Politics and Diplomacy is a specialized level 8 program, enabling diplomats to undertake in-depth and specialized research about the evolution of the international political scene, the diplomatic practice and structures, the foreign policies, the various types of international cooperation and the theories and practices of conflict resolution.
A key feature of the program is the exchange between students (participants) with already an experience in embassies or in a government administration or in an international organization, on one hand, and professors and lecturers motivated to share their knowledge and their experience with them in order to provide them with a strong added value in terms of knowledge and expertise.
What are the reasons to do a PhD in International Politics and Diplomacy?
The program provides the enrolled candidates with the opportunity to become top experts in their areas of study, through the three years of courses and guided research, and to seek for leadership and high reputation in their own professional environment.
The program also offers a wide range of knowledge on the evolution of international relations and on the global political system, through the courses provided in support of the research process.
The advantages and objectives of the PhD in International Politics and Diplomacy
Benefits of the PhD in International Politics and Diplomacy
Conferences on international organizations, multilateral organizations, soft power, public diplomacy and decision making
A teaching combining a theoretical approach of international politics with concrete cases in various fields
A multidisciplinary approach allowing to acquire an in-depth knowledge of international issues
Renowned experts from different backgrounds involved in international organizations
Objectives of the PhD International Politics and Diplomacy
To enable students to develop their knowledge of diplomatic relations
Facilitate understanding of the balance between international and foreign policies
Provide auditors with access to an extensive network of recognized experts
Courses of the PhD in International Politics and Diplomacy
This program is taught in English and includes core courses, lectures and workshops.
Fundamentals Course
- Research in international public and humanitarian law
- Advanced Research in International Economics
- Advanced Strategy and Research issues
International Policy and Strategy Course
- International politics and diplomacy
- Advanced Course in Non-Conventional Diplomacies
- Geopolitical Areas Studies
Workshops
- Diplomacy and Strategy Workshop
- Research methodology workshop
The course of the PhD in International Politics and Diplomacy
Key elements of the schedule
The PhD program is scheduled on a three years basis
Year 1 is mostly dedicated to courses, lectures and workshops scheduled on 5 intensive weeks (1 week each two months)
Participants are evaluated in each course. In addition, they are evaluated by a final oral exam. Those who pass the first year exams have two years to work on a doctoral thesis under the supervision of a professor appointed by the CEDS.
Years 2 and 3 are mostly dedicated to research with some workshops
The Thesis must be submitted and defended before an academic jury.
Prerequisites for the PhD in International Politics and Diplomacy
The candidate must hold a Master 2 or equivalent degree and have at least 4 years of professional experience in diplomacy, political leadership, public institutions management, or other similar executive experience.
Access requirements for the PhD in International Politics and Diplomacy
To enrol for the PhD program, the auditor must start by filling an application file.
Expected outcomes and added value of the PhD in International Politics and Diplomacy curriculum
The PhD program in International Politics and Diplomacy enables the practitioners of diplomacy as well as the students coming from very different backgrounds to become confirmed specialists in their areas of research.
It discloses the multiple facets of diplomacy and the diversity of approaches of the contemporary global political landscape for a more efficient practical use of the studies in a diplomatic practice or in satisfying the expectations of public or private entities. The PhD thesis offers the opportunity to specialize in a specific area of study the graduate can use as a solid asset in his/her professional life.
The program provides an added value for:
– The international students working in their respective diplomatic representations to be invested with more valued missions.
– The diplomatic actors inside the international organizations.
– The persons engaged in the development of cultural, scientific, economic diplomacies.
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Tuition fees for the PhD in International Politics and Diplomacy
| By Year | School Fees (National candidates/international candidates) |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | 9500€ |
| Year 2 | 1975€/2220€ |
| Year 3 | 1975€/2220€ |
Practical information about the PhD in International Politics and Diplomacy
Success rate
The success rate of the PhD in International Politics and Diplomacy is 80%.
Stakeholders
All our speakers are lecturers or experts in their field.
Campus
Classes are held at :
10 Sextius Michel
75015 Paris
France
Accessibility
The premises are accessible to disabled people.
