Master of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy (Madrid)

🎓Master of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy

This 12-month master’s program (36 U.S. credits) is taught entirely in English and is available both on-campus (Madrid, Paris, Heidelberg, Tampa) and in a flexible online format.

🤝In Partnership with UNITAR (United Nations Institute for Training and Research)

Through this collaboration, students gain access to exclusive content, custom mentorship, and unique global employability opportunities, including certifications and internships in international organizations.

🌍Global and Immersive Learning

The curriculum provides an in-depth understanding of global political dynamics, focusing on state and non-state actor relations, governance, human rights, conflict resolution, and sustainability.

🌐Exclusive Opportunities

Top-performing students may complete a 3-month internship in an international institution and attend an official UNITAR graduation ceremony in Geneva, receiving the UNITAR Fellowship Certificate.

📘Core Subjects

• Research and Analysis Methods
• Workshop on Diplomacy: History and Practice
• Workshop on International Relations and Diplomacy
• Contemporary IR Theories and Topics
• Communication and Media Strategies
• International Organizations
• Peace Strategies and Conflict Resolution
• International Economic Issues
• International Law
• Human Rights
• Advanced Topics in International Business
• Final Project or Master’s Thesis

📌Optional Components

• Fellowship Program + Geneva Ceremony (optional)
• Internships in international organizations (optional, based on selection)

🧠Key Competencies & Tools Acquired

• Ability to address global issues like climate change, cybersecurity, trade policy, migration crises
• Mastery of negotiation, leadership, and conflict management techniques
• Deep knowledge of international law and multilateral cooperation
• Cultural intelligence, intercultural communication, public speaking, and teamwork
• Interconnection between political theory, global economics, and sustainability

🚀Career-Focused Academic Model

Students follow the Global Employability Path (GEP), featuring workshops, institutional visits, mentoring, and skill development for global diplomacy and international business careers.

📜UNITAR Certification & Global Recognition

Graduates receive a UNITAR-certified diploma, strengthening their profile for international organizations, NGOs, geopolitical consulting firms, and government agencies.

🔁International Mobility

Students can study at any of Schiller’s four global campuses, benefiting from a truly international environment with small classes, English-language instruction, and a diverse faculty.