The degree is offered by the Kampala University in partnership with the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy (ICD) Where: Germany: Berlin; Uganda: Kampala When: Year Round Overview: Offered by the Kampala University in partnership with the ICD, the program will combine the traditional academic components of diplomacy studies with a focus on the role of soft power and cultural diplomacy as it relates to the African continent. The Key Objectives of the program are:To provide students with an in-depth understanding of the theory and practice of cultural diplomacy within the contemporary African UnionTo educate students about cultural diplomacy within the context of the political, economic and cultural pillars of the African continentTo analyze soft power and hard power strategies within the international relations discourse in the recognition that each element is mutually important and compatible in what Prof. Joseph Nye has characterized as “smart power.” Setting and Course Description: The Master’s program follows the structure of a 4 semesters´ year program  - the curriculum is divided into four different semesters. However, the curriculum has been built in such a way that students are able to condense their studies into a period of 12-15 months should they wish. This is particularly useful to students with other commitments, whether professional or otherwise. Students are offered an array of optional courses to accompany the mandatory courses, work experience opportunities and the final thesis. The first semester in Berlin will consist of three mandatory courses and two optional, whilst during the second semester, students will undertake a professional development and training program at the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy in Berlin, where each student can immediately apply in practice what they learned in theory in the first semester. The third semester will take place on the campus of Kampala University, Uganda and will consist of three mandatory courses and two elective courses. During the fourth semester students will produce a final thesis on a related topic of their choice.