Students will: be familiar with the fundamental principles and concepts of international relations and international history, have a holistic view of the basic concepts in international economics at the micro and macro levels, have a good understanding of general principles of public international law, maritime law and human rights issues, be able to identify and practice diplomatic skills particularly within the ambit of intercultural diplomacy in the Mediterranean, have a critical appreciation of international, regional and national dimensions of diplomacy, with a specific focus on diplomacy in the Euro-Mediterranean area.

The Course shall be open to applicants in possession of a Bachelor degree obtained with at least Second Class Honours from the University of Malta or of a degree recognized by Senate as equivalent in any of the following fields of International Relations, Law, History, Economics, Political Science, European Studies and Diplomacy, or any other related disciplines as approved by the University Admissions Board on the recommendation of the Board. Applicants whose mother tongue is not English must be in possession of a certificate of proficiency in English at the level required by the University.