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Postgraduate programmes by distance learning

2015/16

Gain an internationally recognised University of London qualification by studying a postgraduate degree with SOAS. Equal in standard to those taught on campus, our distance learning degrees offer you the flexibility to fit your studies around your professional and personal commitments, while simultaneously allowing you to build up a global network of professional contacts.

Our Centre for Financial and Management Studies; Centre for Development, Environment and Policy; and Centre for International Studies and Diplomacy all offer programmes that provide flexible, cost-effective study opportunities, allowing you to study alongside your career, and immediately use your newfound skills and knowledge in your professional life.

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Our global reputation

SOAS, University of London is renowned worldwide for the standard of its teaching and research. It is the world’s leading institution for the study of Asia, Africa and the Middle East and has an excellent reputation for its interdisciplinary approach to international studies.

Our academic staff are at the forefront of their field, publishing their work worldwide and sharing with other academics, decision-makers and opinion-formers. As a student on our distance learning programmes, you will benefit from the expertise of an internationally renowned community of scholars and practitioners.

SOAS President, the distinguished humanitarian Graça Machel

2 Our global reputation

5 Benefits for employers

7 Beyond SOAS

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Centre for Financial and Management Studies

17 Individual Professional Awards

18 Fees and entry requirements

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Centre for Development, Environment and Policy

27 Individual Professional Awards


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Centre for International Studies and Diplomacy


Study according to your needs

For some of our programmes, you can start your studies with an Individual Professional Award (IPA), which allows you to study up to three modules from the distance learning programmes that we offer. This enables you to focus on specific subject areas relevant to your professional interests without having to commit to a full programme. This makes IPAs a good option for those returning to study or trying out distance learning for the first time. If you then wish to, you can continue your studies with a Postgraduate Diploma or an MSc.

For IPA and programme registration there are multiple entry points throughout the year, and all qualifications are paid on a cost per module basis.

Supported distance learning

Successfully completing your distance learning programme will require you to show considerable self-motivation and dedication, but this does not mean that you are on your own. Support is available from our team of online academic tutors and student support staff, who are both knowledgeable in their field and experienced in supporting the needs of distance learning students. They are here to help you, and are contactable through the virtual learning environment.

Experienced distance learning providers

We have over 20 years of experience in delivering specialised distance learning programmes, and with 4,000 students in over 160 countries, we are the largest provider of postgraduate programmes by distance learning offered through the University of London International Programmes.

years of experience in delivering distance learning programmes

students in over 160 countries

You can study with us wherever you are based in the world. Even if you move to another country while you are enrolled on the programme, you can continue your course as we deliver module and online resources to you.

A complete package

All of our study modules have been developed for distance learners and are regularly updated so that they remain relevant. The study guides are provided in electronic format and include interactive and multimedia features, exercises and self-assessment questions. In addition to the study guide, you will be supplied with all the textbooks and articles that are required to complete your studies. What’s more, as a distance learning student, you can access the University of London’s online library resources.

Graduation ceremony

Upon the successful completion of your programme, you will have the choice of attending one of two graduation ceremonies: either the University of London graduation in March, or the SOAS graduation in July. Both are an opportunity to celebrate your achievement with loved ones and classmates in a highly prestigious location in central London.

Learn anywhere in the world

Virtual learning environment (VLE)

We have a dedicated VLE where you will find tutor-led discussion forums for all modules along with additional study resources. As part of this learning community, you can also meet your fellow students and make academic, professional and social connections, as well as discuss the concepts and issues in each module.

Students at the 2015 University of London Degree Ceremony

‘SOAS was top of my list … a prestigious university

committed to quality education, famous for its broad and diverse programmes, and known for its impeccable reputation. I found

SOAS’ reputation to be well-earned and well-deserved!’

Nadine Abi Zeid Daou, Lebanon

MSc Poverty Reduction: Policy and Practice

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Our IPAs give employers the opportunity to offer staff an individual module to fill a specialist skills gap, while our Masters programmes and Postgraduate Diplomas equip employees with a greater depth of knowledge and training suited to their organisational needs. Once enrolled, module credits can be used towards further study, which means that IPA students can progress on to a Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip) and then on to a Masters (MSc).

‘The knowledge was immediately useful towards my work.

Furthermore, it gave me important insights into the ‘academic’ side of

many things I encounter in my daily work, which I feel makes me stand

out from many of my peers.’Anton Smirnov, Russia

MSc Finance (major: Financial Sector Management)

Benefits for employersIncreasingly organisations require their staff to have a strong academic foundation underpinning their professional skills. Our programmes, with their rigorous theoretical frameworks and practical focus on current issues, are designed to be relevant to businesses, international organisations, government institutions and NGOs.

Here’s how it works for your company

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Organisation benefits

+ Personnel with enhanced capabilities, expertise and confidence in their field.

+ Immediate professional application of new ideas, strategies and skills, resulting in improvements in your organisation’s capabilities, processes, productivity and efficiency.

+ Development of managers with a greater international and organisational awareness.

+ Retention of talented staff members and heightened commitment to your organisation.

+ A rapid return on investment through improved organisational performance.

Staff benefits

+ Career enhancement without having to take a career break.

+ An enriched understanding and knowledge within the field of expertise, leading to expanded professional capabilities.

+ Flexibility to select study periods, accommodating professional, family and personal commitments.

+ The opportunity to build up a global network of professional contacts.

+ An internationally recognised qualification.

Our alumni work in 160 countries.SOAS distance learning students and alumni

are employed in a wide range of sectors across finance, government, industry and

international organisations, including:

Beyond SOAS As a graduate of our distance learning programmes, you will be well prepared for a career in finance, government, the public sector, NGOs and consultancies, as well as development projects, charitable trusts, social enterprises, and bodies concerned with environmental policy and poverty. You will also acquire the requisite skills for roles in higher education and research institutions.

‘Completing the MSc from the University of London unlocked my mind. I have been

inspired by the rigorous and empirical nature of the programme and as a result

I’m now pursuing my passion through a full time PhD programme at SOAS, University of London. That is the nature of the MSc qualification – it stimulates the mind and

opens possibilities.’Srivatsan Lakshminarayan, India

MSc Finance (major: Quantitative Finance)

Central banks and financial organisations

– African Development Bank – AIG – Asian Development Bank – Banco de Mozambique – Bank of Canada – Bank of Japan – Citigroup – European Central Bank – IMF – Inter-American Development Bank – JP Morgan – National Bank of Abu Dhabi – PricewaterhouseCoopers – Rand Merchant Bank – Reserve Bank of Vanuatu – Standard Chartered Bank – World Bank – World Trade Organization

Energy, mining & manufacturing companies

– BP – Ford Motor Company – GlaxoSmithKline – Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation – Mitsui & Co – Proctor and Gamble

Media & telecoms companies – BBC World Service – Thomson Reuters – Verizon – Vodafone

The Governments ofBrazil, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Kosovo, Malawi, Mauritius, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Switzerland, UK, USA and Zambia.

Sub-national governments – Federal Ministry of Finance, Ghana – Fukushima Prefecture – Lagos State Government – National Treasury of South Africa – Office of the Attorney General, Bahamas – U.S. Agency for International Development

United Nations agencies & European Union organisations

– Council of the European Union – European Commission – International Atomic Energy Agency – UNICEF – United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs – United Nations Development Group – Food and Agriculture Organisation

Intergovernmental agencies – European Commission – International Finance Corporation – International Fund for Agricultural Development – International Labour Organisation – World Health Organisation

Charities and NGOs – ActionAid – CARE International – Concern Worldwide – Farm Africa – Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition – Habitat for Humanity International – International Crisis Group – International Federation of the Red Cross – Oxfam International – Plan International – Rainforest Alliance – Save the Children International – Tearfund – WaterAid – World Vision International

To find out how some of our students have progressed since successfully gaining their distance learning qualification visit

www.soas.ac.uk/distancelearning/profiles

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Centre for Financial and Management Studies

CeFiMS

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Finance

As finance is a diverse and wide-ranging field, we offer three specialist pathways that enable students to select a path best suited to their skills and objectives.

MSc Finance (major: Economic Policy) PG Dip Economic Policy

Designed for postgraduates working in the field of economic policy in government, central banks, public organisations, international institutions and consultancy, these programmes will increase your understanding of the principles, applications and context underlying economic policy, focusing on the financial aspects of policy-making.

You will look at the principles and policy of macro- and microeconomics, international finance, the stabilisation policies of the IMF, and budgeting, accounting and taxation within the public sector. Graduates will emerge well prepared for senior positions in government, central banks, other public organisations, international institutions and consultancy.

MSc Finance (major: Financial Sector Management) PG Dip Financial Sector Management

Aimed at those looking to advance a career in management within banks and other financial firms, these courses enable you to deepen your understanding of the principles, applications and context underlying decision-making in financial sector management.

You will study modules in corporate finance, corporate governance, banking and capital markets, bank regulation and bank financial management. As a graduate you will be prepared for senior management positions in retail banking, investment banks, fund management, consultancy, central banks and international bodies.

MSc Finance (major: Quantitative Finance) PG Dip Quantitative Finance

This pathway has been created principally for postgraduates whose work in banks and other financial institutions requires knowledge of statistical (particularly econometric) and quantitative approaches to risk and derivatives. Modules focus on the principles, analysis and applications of econometrics, risk management, derivatives, and on the economics of information and uncertainty.

They are particularly suitable for those with a first degree in engineering, applied science, applied mathematics, economics, or similar subjects, but are also suitable for others with quantitative skills. Upon completing the programme, you will be suited to senior research and other positions in banking, fund management, consultancy, central banks and international bodies.


Our programmes

The Centre for Financial and Management Studies (CeFiMS) provides postgraduate programmes by distance learning, specialising in finance, financial law, international management, public financial management and public policy and management. It is an integral part of the Department of Financial and Management Studies, which offers many of these programmes on campus. All of our programmes are designed to allow you to focus on your professional development needs.

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‘At the time of applying I was an Assistant Economist for the UK Government

Economic Service. Since starting my course, I have gained a promotion to Economic Adviser, and more recently,

Senior Economic Adviser. My professional success has been in no small part due

to the academic underpinning provided by my course.’

Ben Toogood, United Kingdom MSc Economic Policy

Finance and Financial Law

Both the MSc and the Postgraduate Diploma programmes combine financial principles and applications with current financial law and regulation.

MSc Finance and Financial Law PG Dip Finance and Financial Law

Designed to allow practitioners in finance to strengthen their knowledge of financial law, and those working in law to gain a greater knowledge of finance, this programme equips both groups with the tools to negotiate the wide-ranging changes in global financial markets and the legal and regulatory environment in which those markets operate.

Teaching takes an integrated approach to aspects of finance and law, with topics including risk management, regulation, mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings and formation of companies, as well as the bank-client relationship, bond issues and loans. Modules relate to both national and international finance and will provide an insight into how financial and legal principles are applied in practice as well as in theory.

Graduates find that their specialist knowledge is in demand by international banks and investment firms, legal practices and regulatory institutions.

International Business Administration

This programme is designed to help you develop and fine-tune your international business skills in order to understand and respond to global business development opportunities.

MSc International Business Administration

As Asia and Africa emerge as leading global economic players, international businesses are increasingly looking for personnel with high quality management skills and regional knowledge. Our MSc in International Business Administration responds to this need.

You will study the interplay between the global and local factors that influence management decisions in business. As a graduate, you will be confidently positioned for a senior position in corporations, banks, financial services companies, business consultancies, regulatory authorities and international organisations.

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Public Policy and Management

Our specialised programmes are designed for people pursuing careers in national and sub-national government sectors, international and regional organisations, and in development and aid agencies, and NGOs.

MSc Public Policy and Management

This programme will enable participants to make management decisions and policy choices in the financing and management of infrastructure and services in the public sector. You will be able to select a pathway that is best suited to your specialism, skills and objectives, with a choice of eight modules that can be taken in any combination.

PG Dip Policy Studies

This course is formulated for people working in policy-making and advisory capacities. It provides an overview of approaches to public policy and management, from a historical and comparative perspective. Materials cover a range of policy issues and a variety of socioeconomic contexts, levels of government and regime types.

PG Dip Public Management

This Postgraduate Diploma prepares participants for managing and advising in public sector organisations, by focusing on managing people, managing change, the theory and practice of leadership, and designing and using information systems.

MSc Public Financial Management PG Dip Public Financial Management

You will gain the skills and knowledge necessary for careers in the field of public finance consultancy or in international financial institutions, with modules that cover budgeting, revenue policy, financial reporting and audit, as well as compliance and where financial matters take a central position in policy, such as in public-private partnerships or fiscal decentralisation.

Both programmes will enable you to advise on revenue raising policy, to make decisions about investment projects and when and how to use privatisation and public-private partnerships. You will also learn about budget management, public service financial reporting, and the management of financial relationships between national and sub-national governments.

The Diploma programme is endorsed by ACCA.

‘Doing an MSc by long distance was one of the most challenging and rewarding

experiences of my life. The course material was well developed and the

support structure was in place. It was the communication from the SOAS team which

brought it all together for me.’

Glenna Dureau-Sargsyan, Canada MSc Public Policy and Management

‘I liked the way the courses were structured: challenging, motivating and target-oriented. The topics were usually

related to my work, bringing me new insights and new perspectives on what

I do and how I do it.’

Sebastian Bodemer, Switzerland MSc Finance (major: Quantitative Finance)

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– Advanced Topics in Valuation – Bank Financial Management – Banking and Capital Markets – Banking Strategy – Bank Regulation and Resolution of Banking Crises – Corporate Finance – Corporate Governance – Decentralisation and Local Governance – Derivatives – Econometric Analysis and Applications – Econometric Principles and Data Analysis – Environmental and Social Impact Assessment – E-Government – Finance in the Global Market – Financial Econometrics – Financial Law – Financial Reporting (IFRS) – Human Resource Management and Development – International Business Strategy – International Finance – Introduction to Law and to Finance – Introduction to Valuation – Law and Regulation of Electronic Finance and Internet Banking – Legal Aspects of Corporate Finance – Legal Aspects of International Finance – Macroeconomic Policy and Financial Markets – Management Accounting – Management in China – Management Information in Business – Management in Sub-Saharan Africa – Managing Organisational Change – Managing the Transnational Corporation – Microeconomic Principles and Policy – Modelling Firms and Markets – Privatisation and Public-Private Partnerships – Project Appraisal – Project, Programme and Policy Evaluation – Public Financial Management: Audit and Compliance – Public Financial Management: Financial Reporting (IPSAS) – Public Financial Management: Planning and Performance – Public Financial Management: Revenue – Public Policy and Management: Development Assistance – Public Policy and Management: Perspectives and Issues – Public Policy and Strategy – Regulation of Infrastructure and Utilities – Regulation of International Capital Markets – Research Methods – Risk Management: Principles and Applications – The Economy of China – The Economy of Sub-Saharan Africa – The IMF and Economic Policy

Duration

Each module lasts eight weeks and examinations are held in September/October.

How are the modules assessed?

Each module is assessed by a three-hour exam in September/October. Students can take exams in their own country at local centres, and will also be required to submit two assignments on specified dates during the module session. Examinations and assignments are weighted 70:30.

Fees

MSc (8 modules) £10,080

PG Dip (4 modules) £5,040

IPA (1 module) £1,260

Entry Requirements

For the MSc and Diploma programmes, you should have an internationally recognised Bachelor’s degree in one of the following subjects:

Finance/Finance and Financial Law Finance, economics, or another appropriate discipline.

International Business Administration/Public Policy and ManagementA social science discipline.

Individual Professional Awards An appropriate discipline depending on the modules you are interested in undertaking.

Qualifications in other subjects will be assessed on their merits. Your application may also be considered if you have previous education and experience, equivalent to a degree-

level qualification, which includes suitable preliminary training.

General requirements For all of our programmes you are required to have a high level of English language ability in reading and writing, and in study skills. If your first degree was not taught in English, you will need to provide evidence of language ability as tested by the British Council or another registered body. We require the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 7.0, with no less than 7.0 in each of the writing and reading tests.

You will require internet access to participate in our programmes.

A mode of studying that works around you

Your registration lasts up to five years, and each year is divided into five study sessions in which you can take up to five modules. You can start your programme in any session and enrol on modules throughout the year.

Each module is studied in intensive eight-week sessions. You can only take one module at a time with each module typically available in at least two of the year’s sessions. This gives you the flexibility to plan how you study during the year, enabling you to fit your study in with your professional, family and personal commitments.

A Masters can be completed in two years and a Postgraduate Diploma in one year. Most students take, on average, three years to complete a Masters and two years to complete a Postgraduate Diploma.

The programme duration varies according to how quickly you want to progress. If your circumstances change at any stage during your studies, we are always available to advise you and help you rearrange your study workload.

Individual Professional Awards

For those looking to update their professional skills, specialise in a particular area, or see if distance learning is right for them without the commitment of a full programme, an Individual Professional Award (IPA) is the perfect option.

The IPA programme enables you to study up to three modules from any of the distance learning programmes that we offer, allowing you to focus on one or two subject areas relevant to your profession or interests.

IPA graduates will be awarded a University of London certificate, and will then have the option of extending their IPA into a Postgraduate Diploma or Masters programme, providing they have achieved a pass mark of 50% or more on modules already taken that are relevant to the subsequent PG Dip or Masters.

Programme structure

Choose modules from any of the distance learning programmes we offer. You may take up to three individual modules in total. For a more detailed description, and to find out when modules are available to study, visit: www.cefims.ac.uk/ipa

To find out more about our programmes and admission procedures, or to apply, please visit www.cefims.ac.uk/apply

Once you submit your application online, we will respond to you within 10 working days.

Our admissions team will be pleased to answer any queries you may have; please contact us at: Email [email protected] Phone +44 (0) 20 7898 4098/4050

Apply now

Available modules

SOAS Postgraduate programmes by distance learning

Session calendar

Session one Session two Session three Session four Session five

Application 31 Aug 2015 23 Nov 2015 08 Feb 2016 11 Apr 2016 06 Jun 2016 deadline

Enrolment 20 Sep 2015 14 Dec 2015 06 Mar 2016 02 May 2016 03 Jul 2016 deadline

Start 02 Nov 2015 01 Feb 2016 04 Apr 2016 06 Jun 2016 01 Aug 2016

End 10 Jan 2016 27 Mar 2016 29 May 2016 31 Jul 2016 25 Sep 2016


Centre for Development, Environment and Policy

CeDEP

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MSc Agricultural Economics PG Dip Agricultural Economics PG Cert Agricultural Economics

Agriculture plays a critical role in poverty reduction by providing income and employment, food, raw materials and ecosystem services. However, its ability to do this is threatened by demands from rising populations, stagnant yields, and increasing pressures on natural resources. Improving sustainable agricultural productivity and secure and equitable access to food has become a major global challenge.

You will learn the essential tools required for theoretical and empirical economic analysis related to agricultural economics, while maintaining a focus on applications rather than abstract analysis. You will have the choice of studying modules on development, production, marketing and policy, and expand your knowledge of economic theory and resource allocation on national and international markets. You will also learn how to examine, synthesise and communicate economic literature and analysis.

Environmental Economics

MSc Environmental Economics PG Dip Environmental Economics PG Cert Environmental Economics

Environmental issues at local, national and global levels are among the foremost challenges facing society today. You will gain a theoretical and practical understanding of environmental and natural resource economics relevant to policy decisions and research. The programme is designed for those with a primary interest in environmental issues and public policy, with elective modules providing you with the opportunity to develop research skills and expertise in environmental management relevant to the needs of business and consultancy.

You will gain a critical understanding of the ways in which economic decisions, market forces and government policies affect the natural environment. You will also learn about the design and evaluation of environmental policy and the sustainable use of natural resources, as well as gain an in-depth understanding of the way environmental economics informs political decision-making.

Agricultural Economics


Our programmes

The Centre for Development, Environment and Policy (CeDEP) offers a unique range of degree programmes that promote understanding of poverty reduction, sustainable development and improved natural resource management. As a student, you will gain first-hand knowledge of leading development issues as all of our staff are active researchers and practitioners.

CeDEP offers a variety of options for postgraduate study, depending on your educational and professional background and amount of time you will be able to allocate to studying; a postgraduate distance learning course is a major commitment and you need to ensure you have enough time to complete your studies.

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Poverty Reduction: Policy and Practice

MSc Poverty Reduction PG Dip Poverty Reduction PG Cert Poverty Reduction

Within the Sustainable Development Goals, eradicating extreme poverty remains a central objective of international development efforts. This programme examines the complex nature of poverty, its causes, and the processes of poverty reduction. With a focus on rural areas which continue to be home to the majority of the world’s poorest people, modules draw on a range of disciplines relevant to poverty reduction, including economics, political economy, social development, management, natural resources management and law.

For their optional modules, students within this programme choose from one of three specialisms. These examine, respectively, policies to promote inclusive growth, the management of natural resources so as to benefit the poor, and ideas and approaches relating to managing organisations tasked with poverty reduction, within their individual cultural, political and technological contexts.

Environmental Management

MSc Environmental Management PG Dip Environmental Management PG Cert Environmental Management

This programme is perfect training for those concerned with the management of natural resources or the implementation of environmental policy at local and international level, in communities or in corporate and government organisations. You will gain an understanding of the principal environmental policy issues confronting managers in diverse geographical and cultural situations, and an awareness of the ethical and moral issues involved in the use of natural resources. You will also benefit from both an academic award and professional recognition from partaking in one study programme.

The MSc and PG Diploma are both recognised by the Institute for Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA), the professional body for environmental practitioners. Students who complete either of these qualifications are exempted from the training requirement for Associate Membership of IEMA (www.iema.net).

‘While the three years I spent studying and working simultaneously were extremely challenging, they were also immensely

rewarding. The content’s quality is excellent and the courses are designed

to be interesting, highly informative and applicable to real life issues.’

Maressa Zahra, Malta MSc Environmental Economics

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Sustainable Development

MSc Sustainable Development PG Dip Sustainable Development PG Cert Sustainable Development

The global community faces problems of poverty and profound environmental change that are interconnected in complex and dynamic ways. As the Sustainable Development Goals acknowledge, in an increasingly integrated world, any development agenda must be a global one with shared responsibilities for all countries. However, the idea of sustainable development, that underpins the post-2015 development agenda, is also a controversial concept that requires critical examination.

This programme provides a theoretical basis for understanding the evolution, meanings and use of the concept of sustainable development and it will help you to gain practical research experience. You will also acquire the skills needed to understand current environmental, development and sustainability issues and debates.

‘It was an amazing journey, full of knowledge, interaction and innovation.

I honestly felt the difference from the very first year of my studies. This specialised programme has substantially improved my substantive, research and analytical

skills in the workplace.’

Nadine Abi Zeid Daou, Lebanon MSc Poverty Reduction: Policy and Practice

‘The tutor support was excellent in every single module, not only encouraging and

enthusiastic but well informed. I know of some friends that have taken class

based Masters in the UK that almost never had contact with their tutor so I really

appreciated this element of CeDEP.’

Hugh King, UK MSc Environmental Management

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Available modules

– Agricultural policy and trade – Applied econometrics – Biodiversity, conservation and development – Climate change and development – Economic principles – Economics and institutions for development – Economics of environmental policy – Energy and development – Environmental assessment – Environmental auditing and environmental management systems – Environmental science and management – Environmental valuation: theory, techniques and application – Ethics for environment and development – Food security and social protection – Gender and social inequality – International environmental law – Introduction to environmental economics and policy – Management in rural development – Managing knowledge and communication for development – Natural resource economics – NGO management – Political economy of public policy – Project planning and management – Research methods – Rural development – Rural finance – Sustainable land management – Understanding poverty – Understanding sustainable development – Water resources management

Session calendar

Session one Session two

Application 2 Nov 2015 31 Mar 2016 deadline

Enrolment 16 Nov 2015 8 Apr 2016 deadline

Start 8 Feb 2016 23 May 2016

Fees

MSc (9 modules) £9,450

PG Dip (8 modules) £8,400

PG Cert (4 modules) £4,200

IPA (1 module) £1,050

Entry requirements

Master of Science (MSc)Direct registration for an MSc requires you to have an undergraduate qualification, as recognised by the University of London, with good grades in a relevant subject area.

Postgraduate DiplomaThe requirements for entry to the Postgraduate Diploma are the same as for the MSc.

Postgraduate CertificateEntry to the Postgraduate Certificate requires you to have gained an undergraduate qualification or equivalent technical or professional qualification supplemented by sufficient relevant professional experience.

Individual Professional Award (IPA)Entry into our Individual Professional Award programme is at the discretion of the department, with each application assessed on merit. This may offer some experienced and able candidates without a first degree a route into postgraduate training. Once you have completed an IPA, you may then proceed to the higher qualifications and this introductory and step-wise approach is encouraged.

General requirements For all of our programmes you are required to have a high level of English language ability in reading and writing, and in study skills. If your first degree was not taught in English, you will need to provide evidence of language ability as tested by the British Council or another registered body. We require the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 7.0, with no less than 7.0 in each of the writing and reading tests.

You will require internet access to participate in our programmes.

Individual Professional Awards

For those looking to update their professional skills, specialise in a particular area, or see if distance learning is right for them without the commitment of a full programme, an Individual Professional Award (IPA) is the perfect option.

The IPA programme enables you to study up to three modules from any of the distance learning programmes that we offer, allowing you to focus on one or two subject areas relevant to your profession or interests.

IPA graduates will be awarded a University of London certificate, and will then have the option of extending their IPA into a Postgraduate Diploma or Masters programme, providing they have achieved a pass mark of 50% or more on modules already taken that are relevant to the subsequent PG Dip or Masters.

Duration

There are two study sessions during a calendar year, in February (32 weeks) and in June (16 weeks).

How are the modules assessed?

Each module is assessed by a two-hour exam in September/October. Students can take exams in their own country at local centres, and will also be required to submit one assignment on a specified date during the module session. Examinations and assignments are weighted 80:20.

Programme structure

Choose modules from any of the distance learning programmes we offer. You may take up to three individual modules in total. For a more detailed description, and to find out when modules are available to study, visit www.soas.ac.uk/cedep/ipa

Apply now

To find out more about our programmes and admission procedures, or to apply, please visit www.soas.ac.uk/cedep

Once you submit your application online, we will answer your application within 10 working days.

Our admissions team will be pleased to answer any queries you may have; please contact us at: Email [email protected] Phone +44 (0) 20 7898 4050/4098

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Centre for International Studies and Diplomacy

CISD

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SOAS Postgraduate programmes by distance learning

– America and the World: US Foreign Policy – Diplomatic Systems – Global Citizenship and Advocacy – Global Energy and Climate Policy – Global International Organisation: United Nations in the World – Global Public Policy – International Economics – International History and International Relations – International Security – Muslim Minorities in a global context – Sport and Diplomacy – Strategic Studies

Modules are subject to availability.

The programme is designed primarily for mid-career professionals in diplomatic and related fields who wish to enhance their career options. It is also relevant for those with careers requiring international expertise, such as government employees involved in foreign trade; international civil servants or members of NGOs; or employees of international corporate organisations.

Global Diplomacy

MA Global Diplomacy

You will learn the key concepts of diplomacy and the institutional development of diplomatic relations through four 30-credit modules and a 60-credit dissertation module, as well as gain in-depth knowledge of negotiations processes through the course’s core module, The Art of Negotiation.

In addition, you will be able to select three modules according to your interests and career goals. Students can choose from the following elective modules:

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Our programmes

The Centre for International Studies and Diplomacy (CISD) delivers multi-disciplinary teaching and learning that combines an understanding of key concepts, theories, and debates surrounding international affairs and contemporary diplomatic practice.

By harnessing the distinctive regional expertise and international relationships of SOAS, CISD programmes look beyond the traditional Western-centric approach. As well as the MA Global Diplomacy, CISD offers a unique set of on campus postgraduate programmes.

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Structure and support

Students are fully supported throughout the programme to ensure they achieve the best possible results. All learning material is delivered to you online, with support and feedback always available from your online associate tutor.

The programme employs a range of innovative and engaging student-focused assessments appropriate to distance learning, with the expectation that you will graduate within a 2-year time period.

Duration

There are two sixteen-week study sessions plus two dissertation study sessions during a calendar year.

Session calendar

Session one Session two

Application 30 Sept 2015 31 March 2016 deadline

Start 20 Oct 2015 20 April 2016

Fees

£10,000, payable in advance or in four instalments of £2,500 (plus a local exam centre fee).

£2,500 per module including an integrated 15,000-word dissertation module.

Entry requirements

2:1 UK degree or international equivalent (in a relevant subject). Applicants with professional experience will be considered.

English Language requirement You are required to have a high level of English language ability in reading and writing, and in study skills. If your first degree was not taught in English, you will need to provide evidence of language ability as tested by the British Council or another registered body. We require the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 7.0, with no less than 7.0 in each of the writing and reading tests.

To find out more about our programme and admission procedure, or to apply, please visit www.soas.ac.uk/cisd/programmes/maglobaldiplomacy/

Our admissions team will be pleased to answer any queries you may have; please contact us at: Email [email protected] Phone +44(0) 20 7898 4050/4262

You can also contact the Programme Director, Dr J Simon Rofe at [email protected]

“A brilliant programme which provides a balanced format of online learning, reinforced by expert tutor guidance

and support ... it has greatly enhanced and sharpened my understanding of

international engagement.”

T. Abdallah, USA MA Global Diplomacy

“CISD stood out as offering the best, up-to-date course in

Global Diplomacy with first-class teaching. I would wholeheartedly

recommend the programme.”

Mark Robinson, UK MA Global Diplomacy

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