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Diploma In International Relations And Diplomacy

Diploma In International Relations And Diplomacy (DIRD) is offered as a DIPLOMA course examined by FINSTOCK EVARSITY COLLEGE. A certificate of completion is issued upon completion of this course. For more information about this course, use the tabs below to navigate.

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Entry Requirements

C-

Duration: 12 Months

Delivery Method: Online

Fee Structure

Full Course Fees
Registration Fee	KES 1,000.00 ($ 10.00)
Certification Fee	KES 0.00 ($ 0.00)
Administration Fee	KES 5,000.00 ($ 50.00)
Internal Exam Fee	KES 15,000.00 ($ 150.00)
External Exam Fee	KES 0.00 ($ 0.00)
Examining Body Membership Fee *	KES 0.00 ($ 0.00)
Tuition Fee	KES 96,000.00 ($ 960.00)
Fees Totals	KES 117,000.00 ($ 1,170.00)
* Examining Body Membership Fee may be payable through us or directly to the Examining Body

All Fees are payable in lumpusm or in installments, for details see below.
Breakdown per semester,

Trimester	Total Per Trimester
Trimester 1	KES 39,000.00 ($ 390.00)
Trimester 2	KES 39,000.00 ($ 390.00)
Trimester 3	KES 39,000.00 ($ 390.00)
Total	KES 117,000.00 ($ 1,170.00)

NB: Fees are payable in 3 installments as detailed below:

The trimester fees of KES 39,000.00 ($ 390.00) is payable in 3 installments of KES 13,000.00 ($ 130.00)

Course Requirements

All Fees are payable in installements, for details check FAQs

Practical Requirements (where applicable)

For courses that require practicals, a separate fee is chargable (not included in fee structure above) as follows:

Short courses - KES 5,000
Certificate courses - KES 7,500
Diploma courses - KES 10,000

Course Units/Overview

Module I

Introduction To International Relations And Diplomacy
Communication Skills DIRD
Ethics In International Relations
International Law
Politics And Government In Kenya
Kenya's Foreign Policy

Module II

Politics And Government In Africa
Practice Of International Peacekeeping Operations
Comparative Foreign Policy
Regional Cooperation And Integration
International Organizations
French 1

Module III
Issues In International Relations
International Integration And Transnational
International Environmental Politics
World History And Transformation
Techniques In International Diplomacy
French 2

Unit ID	Unit Name
DIRD001	Introduction To International Relations And Diplomacy
DIRD002	Communication Skills DIRD
DIRD003	Ethics In International Relations
DIRD004	Politics And Government In Kenya
DIRD005	Kenya's Foreign Policy
DIRD006	International Law
DIRD007	Politics And Government In Africa
DIRD008	Practice Of International Peacekeeping Operations
DIRD009	Comparative Foreign Policy
DIRD010	Regional Cooperation And Integration
DIRD011	International Organizations
DIRD012	French 1
DIRD013	Issues In International Relations
DIRD014	International Integration And Transnational
DIRD015	International Environmental Politics
DIRD016	World History And Transformation
DIRD017	Techniques In International Diplomacy
DIRD018	French 2

Course Description

Diploma in International Relations and Diplomacy is a 12-month online course offered and examined by Finstock Evarsity College. A certificate of completion is issued upon completion of this course

This program offers skills in the field of international relations and diplomacy; an interdisciplinary field of study that focuses on the study of foreign affairs and global issues that affect states within the international system. Modern international relations provide learners with a deep cultural understanding that is a foundation for interaction between cultures with different values and beliefs. The exciting program is designed for persons that are engaged in, or planning to embark on a professional career in the field of international expertise required for governments, not-for-profit organizations and corporate firms.

What is the minimum grade?

C- in KCSE
Mode of Delivery

Home and/or office-based media employing a variety of self-instructional electronic and online self-study materials, such as; written self-instructional study modules, online interactive devices and self-tests, cloud-based content, videos of lectures mediated technical learning materials e.g., audiovisual and e-learning materials

Program Goals;

Equips students with a strong knowledge base to undertake critical analysis of contemporary international policy issues and challenges.

It aims to provide a thorough grounding on the principles of international relations while developing critical skills for a wide range of real world professional environments.

The program provides learners with a sound base in diplomacy and international relations studies through an in-depth investigation into broad range of political phenomena at the national, regional and international levels.

Skills conveyed

Learners would acquire skills in international analysis and diplomacy as well as sharpen their critical and analytical abilities.
Create an analytical, research and provision of possible solution for real world situations on an ethical ground base.
Sharpen their grasp of international matters and research on efficient methods to develop and maintain relations among countries.

Career Opportunity

Diplomats
Political analyst
Intelligence Specialist
Communications Specialists

Reasons for studying

You’ll gain transferable skills.
It’s about more than politics.
You can make an impact.
You’ll be part of a team
You’ll experience cultural immersion.

Course Instructor(s)

GIFT KITHOME KALENGA

HANNAH NJOKI KIMANI

EMMAH GATHONI KIMANI

JAMES MBURU KIMANI

Examining Body

FINSTOCK EVARSITY COLLEGE

FAQs

Q1. How many intakes are there?

There are three intakes in a year as follows:

Cohort	Name	Term Period	Months	Registration Window
January Intake	Trimester 1	Jan 1 — Apr 30	4	Anytime
May Intake	Trimester 2	May 1 — Aug 31	4	Anytime
September Intake	Trimester 3	Sep 1 — Dec 31	4	Anytime