Diplomatic Studies student spotlights

Diplomatic Studies Programme

The Oxford University Diplomatic Studies Programme (DSP), formerly known as the Foreign Service Programme (FSP), is a full-time programme of mixed academic and vocational study of diplomacy and related subjects. 

Our alumni now occupy a large number of senior posts in the diplomatic field, including alumna Dr Yolanda Spies, who is now Director of the programme. Other alumni include royalty, prime ministers, and ambassadors. 

Meet our students

Barbie Jane Rosales

Barbie Jane Rosales

After working for the Philippines government for six years Barbie felt the time was right to pursue graduate studies (2018-19).

Jarosław Bajaczyk

Jarosław Bajaczyk

Jarosław applied for the Diplomatic Studies Programme as he wanted to devote time to research and study in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment.

Nana Afia Twum-Barima

Nana Afia Twum-Barima

Nana joined the Diplomatic Studies Programme after working for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Ghana (2016-17).

Anna Aghadjanian

Anna Aghadjanian

The Diplomatic Studies Programme was ideal for Anna as she was ready to take some time off work and go back to the world of academia (2000-01).

Jhabindra Aryal

Jhabindra Aryal

Jhabindra was nominated by the Foreign Ministry of Nepal to join the Foreign Service Programme (1989-90).

Mohannad Shaddad

Mohannad Shaddad

Jordanian diplomat Mohannad improved his diplomatic skills through our Diplomatic Studies Programme (2016-17).

Laura Silva

Laura Silva

Laura accepted a post in Beijing thanks to the confidence and knowledge she gained from her time on the Diplomatic Studies Programme (2013-14).

Guillaume Soto-Mayor

Guillaume Soto-Mayor

Guillaume made friends for life during his time studying the Diplomatic Studies Programme and the experience developed his diplomatic, writing and negotiation skills (2016-17).

Jeremy Vallerand

Jeremy Vallerand

Since completing the Diplomatic Studies Programme, Jeremy launched an NGO that combats human trafficking around the world (2009-10).