M.A. International Relations and Cultural Diplomacy (Short Track)

Locations

You can study the programme M.A. International Relations and Cultural Diplomacy (Short Track) at the following locations:

Description of the programme

The program offers a comprehensive education through a blend of studies in international relations, political science, and related areas, focusing on the relationships between nations and cultures, and the interaction between states and NGOs in politics, economics, security, and culture. It emphasizes successful strategies in cultural diplomacy to promote international cooperation and achieve soft power goals across public, private, and civil society sectors. The curriculum equips students with expertise in two distinct fields, preparing them for careers in international relations, politics, international business, and humanities and culture, by providing both academic and practical advantages in the global context.

Accreditations & awards

The master's degree is awarded by the Furtwangen University (HFU), which is recognised as a fully accredited institution of higher education with the right to award university degrees.
The HFU is a public university in Baden-Württemberg/Germany. It is accredited by AQUIN with all its study programmes and quality ensuring processes via an institutional accreditation (Systemakkreditierung).

All our joint study programmes with the HFU are accredited/certified within the framework of this institutional accreditation according to federal law according to § 33 Landeshochschulgesetz Baden-Württemberg (LHG).

The Furtwangen University (HFU) is part of the Bologna Process set in place by the European Commission, and uses the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) to award degrees. Credits obtained through the MA programme are equivalent to those of courses at universities in all other 30+ signatory countries. Students will earn 30 credits per semester during the MA programme, for a total of 90–120 credits upon completion (depending on the track).

Contact information

Telephone: +49 (0)30 23607680
Email: communication@culturaldiplomacy.org
Website: www.culturaldiplomacy.org

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Study prerequisites

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finished bachelor's studies

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Language certificate English

Students are exempt from submitting an English test score if one of the following conditions applies:

- they have obtained a Bachelor's degree from a university in one of the English-speaking countries listed below OR
- they have obtained a university degree from a university in one of the English-speaking countries listed below, OR
- they have been employed for at least three years in a position where English was the language of business in one of the English-speaking countries listed below, OR
- they have completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree at a university where English is listed as the language of instruction in the World Higher Education Database (WHED) of the International Association of Universities.

* English-speaking countries as defined by HFU for English language proficiency regulations are: 
USA, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Malta, Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, Bahamas, Guyana, Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, Solomon Islands, Micronesia, Vanuatu, Kiribati, Singapore, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, South Africa, Nigeria, Cameroon, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Rwanda, Sudan, Botswana, Ethiopia.

Note: If you do not meet the requirements, you might still be considered for admission.

Application documents

The following documents are required for an application:

Secondary school-leaving certificate
CV
ID card or passport
Bachelor's certificate