International Master in Security and Diplomacy Studies
One year MA taught in English
Security and Diplomacy Studies in Israel
Israel is at the focus of the world's attention in both security and diplomacy matters. It is also the center of enormous professional expertise in these fields. The international MA program brings together renowned scholars and leading experts in both security and diplomacy, offering students an exceptionally unique learning experience in English. Educational tours of Israeli Defense Force bases and meetings with Israeli officials and foreign ambassadors are incorporated into the curriculum. Students come from all over the world and are encouraged to take up internships and other extra-curricular activities during an exciting year in Israel.
The University and City of Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv University is the largest and one of the best of Israel's institutions of higher education. It comprises over 30,000 students in 105 departments, 27 schools, and 9 faculties. The city of Tel Aviv is full of creativity, culture, business, social interaction and fun. Israel's largest city offers beaches, pubs, markets and an amazing nightlife. Enjoying sunny and warm Mediterranean weather and some of the best sandy beaches in the Middle East, Tel Aviv has a reputation of cheerful vibrancy as a "city that never stops".
Duration
The International MA in Security and Diplomacy Studies is a one-year full-time program open to Israeli and international students. The program comprises three semesters – from October to August. Most classes are held between Monday and Thursday, starting at 1:00pm, leaving the mornings and a long weekend free for studying and extra-curricular activities.
Why this program?
• Top lecturers – renowned scholars and former leading practitioners.
• Security Field Trips - day tours of Israel's various borders and military, air force and naval installations, guided by a reserve colonel in the Israeli army.
• Emphasis on practical skills.
• Ambassador Forum – meetings with ambassadors to Israel, facilitated by the former Director General of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
• Optional Thesis
• Diverse student group - students come from all over the world.
• Networking opportunities
• Attention to practical skills
• Well organized schedule – most classes are held between Monday and Thursday in the afternoon, leaving the mornings and weekends free for internships, volunteering and study.
• Accreditation - Tel Aviv University is the only official university in Israel that grants an M.A. in Security and Diplomacy.
Program Head: Professor Azar Gat
azargat@post.tau.ac.il
Administrator: Ms Shira Betesh
Tel: 972-3-6409540
Fax: 972-3-6409515
Email Shira: secdip@post.tau.ac.il
Mailing Address:
The International Master in Security and Diplomacy Studies
Naftali Building
Tel Aviv University
Ramat Aviv, Tel Aviv 69978
Israel
Site: http://socsci.tau.ac.il/sec-dip/
