Program overview
Diplomacy may sound lofty, but it's actually quite down-to-earth—it studies how countries interact, how international organizations operate, and how diplomats negotiate. Core courses include International Relations Theory, Diplomatic History, International Law, Diplomatic Etiquette and Negotiation Skills, and Regional and Country Studies. You'll also learn to analyze international hot topics, draft policy reports, and even simulate UN conferences. Diplomacy programs at Chinese universities typically have two distinctive features: first, a strong emphasis on practice—many schools arrange internships at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, foreign embassies in China, or international organizations; second, integration with China's diplomatic traditions, such as courses on public diplomacy and economic diplomacy under the Belt and Road Initiative. This major suits students who are interested in international news, enjoy cross-cultural communication, think logically, and express themselves well. If you are patient, curious, and willing to see issues from different cultural perspectives, this program will be highly rewarding.