البرنامج باللغة العربية 

GLOBAL STUDIES AND DIPLOMACY PROGRAM

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION 

The idea for this newly established program on “Global Affairs and Diplomacy” is to contain a focused curriculum that combines theory with practice. It is designed to meet a need detected by experts and practitioners in Palestine and beyond. There is a need for a Palestinian diplomatic cadre that has the qualifications, knowledge, and skills to engage the Palestinian question in global conversations with multilateral or regional bodies.  

As part of the program's plan students will study core courses that reflect its inter-disciplinary approach such as: Evolution of Diplomacy, Public International Law and Diplomacy, Political Economy of Globalization, and Arab – Israeli Conflict…. As students’ progress in the major, they enter more courses that take an interdisciplinary approach.  These courses weave together strands of thought from various disciplines and apply them to specific themes and situations.  A flexible set of elective courses allows students to bring their knowledge to bear on a wide variety of topics.  

Students conclude the program with a year-long senior project which requires extensive research and analysis, drawing on all of the tools acquired during their undergraduate careers.  

The Global Studies and Diplomacy program includes a strong foundation in writing, research and analysis, and it also provides significant opportunities for students to acquire valuable qualitative skills, which will be of great value to them in the marketplace. It is important to note that opportunities to study one semester abroad are available. Also, the Global Studies and Diplomacy program will be excellent preparation for graduates who wish to pursue their studies at the MA and PhD levels.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 

• Tawjihi certificate with 80% GPA and above, or its equivalent (CLEP, IB, GCE, GCSE, IGCSE, Bagrut…). Exceptions might be given to students with an average between 72% - 79% depending on performance in an admission interview.
• English Language Competency is preferred, i.e., writing, comprehension, and conversation. 

For those whose English language skills are a barrier for matriculating in Global Studies and Diplomacy, the College is providing an admission path through the Al-Quds Bard Academy program. AQB Academy is a one-year English language preparatory program. In parallel, the College is also offering the Pylon’s track as another path for admission for those whose English is not yet strong enough for AQB’s core division courses. Pylon students are AQB undergraduate students who divide their time in their first year between Intensive English courses and elective courses.

For more details, please email the admission office at BA admission email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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