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M.A. in and Diplomacy Contents UN Photo/ Ryan Brown About the Programme 5 Who is it for? 6 Invest in Your Future 7 Duration 8 Learning Environment 9 About UNITAR 10 About UNITAR’s Work on Multilateral Diplomacy 10 About UPEACE 11 Credits and Enrollment Fees 12 M.A. in International Law and Diplomacy: Online 12 M.A. in International Law and Diplomacy: Hybrid 14 Optional Visit to Geneva and 16 Apply Now 18

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About the Programme UN Photo/Andrea Brizzi The Master of Arts in International Law and This master’s degree offered by two UN entities Diplomacy (online and hybrid formats) is a graduate (University for and Institute programme permitting students to specialize in the for Training and Research) combines the best of interface between international law and diplomacy. academic and executive-style education. Students It will not only broaden students' knowledge in the will also gain first-hand experience of the work of the field of international law and its various foundational United Nations (UN) as they will have the opportunity dimensions but will also equip them with knowledge to participate in a field trip to Geneva and The Hague and skills to work in the field of diplomacy and related where the UN maintains a significant presence. international careers.

During this programme, students will analyse the different dimensions of international law including those related to law-making, armed conflicts, , economic relations, territorial and maritime disputes, environmental disputes as well as those related to the theory and practice of diplomacy in the 21st century including dispute settlement and . Students will also attend skills development sessions that are designed to support their professional career and employability. 6 7

This unique programme, backed by the United Nations, is designed to Invest give students a first-hand experience in the field of international law, in Your Future international affairs and diplomacy.

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This programme is It includes a field trip This programme It allows students to Careers in this field taught by practitioners, to Geneva and The connects different accommodate their can be very broad. UN staff, diplomats Hague, where students dimensions of needs for flexibility Prospective employers and academics. will participate in international law and by offering diverse include governments, Who is it skills-based sessions diplomacy to provide optional modules and international and for a successful holistic knowledge and weekly seminars. regional organizations, for? international career. to advance students’ regional and understanding international courts, The programme is designed for graduate of cross-cutting law firms, academia issues related the to and the non- students, diplomats, government officers, NGO promotion of the rule governmental sector. representatives, international civil servants or of law, human rights, private law practitioners willing to strengthen their peace and security. knowledge in international law, dispute settlement, international affairs management and diplomacy. 8 9

Learning Objectives Duration

At the end of the programme, students Students must complete the Master of Arts in International Law and Diplomacy should: (online and hybrid) within 4 semesters. • Have a deep understanding of the theory and practice of international law;

• Be able to participate in different Format processes of law making, implementing and enforcement in promoting the rule of The Master of Arts in International Law and Diplomacy (online) will be implemented online. law at different levels, especially regionally All subjects will be hosted on UPEACE’s Virtual Learning Environment. and internationally;

The Master of Arts in International Law and Diplomacy (hybrid) will be implemented partly • Have a deep understanding of the theory on-campus at UPEACE in San Jose, (first semester) and online (second, third and practice of diplomacy; and fourth semesters). All online courses will be hosted on UPEACE’s Virtual Learning Environment. • Be able to appraise the nexus between international law, diplomacy, the UN Students can also enroll in any of the individual courses offered by the Online Programmes. System and current contemporary Students enrolling in and successfully completing individual courses for credits will obtain challenges; a certificate of completion and upon request, an academic transcript. Students enrolling in and successfully completing individual courses without credits will obtain a certificate of • Be able to apply key soft skills in an completion. international working environment. 10 11

About UNITAR About UNITAR’s Work on Multilateral Diplomacy About UPEACE The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) was created in and International Law The University for Peace was established 1963 to train and equip young diplomats as a Organization with its own UNITAR is a leading training provider from newly-independent UN Member Charter in an International Agreement in global and strategic challenges for States with the knowledge and skills adopted by the United Nations, pursuant professionals within and outside the needed to navigate through the diplomatic to General Assembly resolution 35/55 of . Through its environment. 5 December 1980, with the mission “to Division for Multilateral Diplomacy, provide humanity with an international Over the years, UNITAR has acquired UNITAR works closely with the United institution of higher education for peace unique expertise and experience in Nations Member States and an and with the aim of promoting among all designing and delivering a variety of increasing number of other partners to human beings the spirit of understanding, training activities to individuals from both strengthen the capacities of diplomats, tolerance and peaceful coexistence, to public and private sectors. government officials and other major stimulate cooperation among peoples actors, in view of actively supporting and to help lessen obstacles and threats the overall efficiency of the multilateral to and progress, in keeping system and in the field of international with the noble aspirations proclaimed in law.the overall efficiency of the the Charter of the United Nations.” multilateral system. 12 13

Credits and Course Title Entity Type Course Title Entity Type Course Title Type Enrollment Fees International Law and Mandatory Public International Law Mandatory Diplomacy M.A. in International law and Diplomacy: Rule of Law Mandatory Regional Human Rights Online Mandatory International Human Rights Law Mandatory Systems Students can obtain the MA in International Law and Independent Research Project Mandatory Diplomacy (online) upon successful completion of International and Transitional Optional 42 credits, including 36 credits for course work and 6 Foundation Course Mandatory Adjudication credits for a final independent research project (IRP). In order to graduate from the programme, students World Politics Optional must undertake the courses marked as ‘Mandatory’ UN System Mandatory (29 credits) in the list below. In addition, students must Globalization and Human take optional courses (7 credits) from the list, before Law related to Armed Conflict I (Jus ad Optional Mandatory Rights completing their final graduation project (IRP). bellum)

Law related to Armed Conflict II (Jus in Mandatory International Economic Law Optional bello)

Human Rights Reporting, Optional UPEACE UNITAR $11,000.00* International Criminal Law Optional Monitoring, and Evaluation 33 credits 9 credits TUITION Maritime and Territorial Dispute Optional Law of the Mandatory Settlement

Workshop on Negotiation and International Environment Law Optional Mandatory *UN staff will be eligible for a 20% waiver ($2,200.00). Therefore UN staff will pay Mediation skills $8,800.00. Tuition Fees: for 9 week courses with 3 Credits: $950.00 per course. For 6 week courses with 2 Credits: $700.00 per course Law of International Mandatory Transitional Justice Optional Organisations 14 15 Course Title Entity Methodology Type Course Title Entity Methodology Type Credits and International Criminal Human Rights Reporting, Online Optional Monitoring, and Online Optional Enrollment Fees UPEACE UNITAR Law $13,000.00* Evaluation M.A. in International Law and Diplomacy: 33 credits 9 credits TUITION Law of Treaties Online Mandatory Maritime and Territorial Hybrid Online Optional Dispute Settlement Students can obtain the MA in International International Course Title Entity Methodology Type Online Optional Workshop on Negotiation Law and Diplomacy (Hybrid) upon successful Environmental Law Online Mandatory and Mediation Skills completion of 42 credits, including 36 credits for Foudation Course On-campus Mandatory course work and 6 credits for a final independent Transitional Justice Online Optional Law of International Online Mandatory research project (IRP). In order to graduate from Organizations the programme, students must undertake the Public International Law On-campus Mandatory International Law and Online Mandatory first semester courses marked as ‘Mandatory’ in Diplomacy Rule of Law Online Mandatory the list below on the UPEACE main campus in United Nation System On-campus Mandatory Regional Human Rights Independent Research Costa Rica from August to December. Students Online Optional Online Mandatory Systems Project in the hybrid modality must complete the rest

of the programme online within 3 semesters. International Human Rights Law On-campus Mandatory In the hybrid modality, students will complete World Politics Online Optional on-campus mandatory courses (14 credits) International and Universal Human Rights System On-campus Mandatory and online mandatory courses (13 credits), for Transnational Online Optional a total of 27 credits of mandatory courses. In Adjudication Law Related to Armed Conflict I addition, students must take optional courses (9 On-campus Mandatory Globalization and (Jus ad Bellum) Online Optional credits) from the list, before completing their final Human Rights graduation project (IRP). Law Related to Armed Conflict II On-campus Mandatory International Economic (Jus in Bello) Online Optional Law *UN staff will be eligible for a 20% waiver ($2,600.00). Therefore UN staff will pay $10,400.00 . Tuition Fees: For 9 week courses with 3 Credits: $950.00 per course. For 6 week courses with 2 Credits: $700.00 per course

16 UN Photo/Jean-Marc Ferré Photo/Jean-Marc UN visa expenses. food or travel, accommodation, $1,500. not include The fee does trip is field The feeofthefive-day in (Netherlands). The Hague 2 days and (Switzerland) Geneva 3 daysin spend Students will society representatives. civil and organizations of international servants to theUN,civil accredited missions of permanent personnel with otherdiplomats, network and organizations international heart ofdiplomacy, visitdifferent in thevery themselves immerse to the opportunity have will this activity,During students The Hague Visit toGenevaand Optional Field

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Required supporting document

• English Proficiency Test Scores Report (TOEFL, IELTS)

• Statement of Purpose

• Two letters of recommendation

• Official Undergraduate (Bachelor's Degree) Transcripts and Degree Certificate

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume

• Copy of Passport

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