LONDON'S GLOBAL UNIVERSITY

Science, Technology, Engineering and Public Policy

Negotiation and Diplomacy (STEP0007)

Description Key information

Negotiation and Diplomacy (STEPGP07) focuses on
Year 2019/20
developing the negotiation and mediation skills necessary
for science-policy practitioners to cope with the Credit value 15 (150 study hours)
complexities of governance today. The course is divided in
Delivery UG L6, Campus-based
three main parts: negotiation (focusing on the role of the
individual as a capable negotiator), mediation (focusing on Reading List View on UCL website
the role of intermediaries and arbitration), and diplomacy Tutor Prof Michele Acuto
(focusing on the role of the individual as representative of
Term Term 2
other parties and citizenries). The course is designed to
couple practical negotiation and mediation skills, with an Timetable View on UCL website
introduction to basic theoretical, ethical and political
considerations as to the role of negotiators in the
contemporary (globalized) context of science-policy Assessment
interaction. COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ��Develop
practical negotiation and diplomatic skills that can be
deployed in a range of policy situations (from national and
government-business relations, to local and international
settings) ��Develop an understanding of the building blocks Coursework: 25%
of negotiation, mediation and diplomatic practice, and their Coursework: 35%
differences ��Develop a toolbox of negotiation techniques Coursework: 30%
Coursework: 10%
that allow for students to more strategically approach
policy-making environments ��Develop an advanced
understanding of the core theoretical literature on
negotiation, mediation and diplomacy, their differences
and the latest debates shaping the scholarship and
profession of the ��egotiator, ��ediator��and the ��iplomat��
��Develop familiarity (and experiment with) key case studies Find out more
of negotiation and diplomacy Negotiation runs as an
intensive course with two or three sessions per week For more information about the department,
programmes, relevant open days and to
(seminars and following tutorial, and half- or full-day
browse other modules, visit ucl.ac.uk
practice sessions). Seminars (the ��nalysis��component)
provide reviews and discussions of basic negotiation
theories and challenges (the seminar, split into a mini
30-minute seminar and a 30- minute discussion). They are
followed by tutorials (the ��ractice��component, based on a
discussion format with non-assessed mini exercises).
Simulation sessions (the assessed practice) provide an
interactive environment where to test techniques and
theories in structured negotiation, mediation and diplomacy

Disclaimer: All information correct as of June 2019. Please note that aspects of the module may be subject to change. UCL will make best efforts
to inform applicants of major changes.
 LONDON'S GLOBAL UNIVERSITY

exercises. A final full-day simulation exercise

provides a concluding interactive and team-based
session for the course.
 LONDON'S GLOBAL UNIVERSITY

Science, Technology, Engineering and Public Policy

Negotiation and Diplomacy (STEP0007)

Description Key information

Negotiation and Diplomacy (STEPGP07) focuses on
Year 2019/20
developing the negotiation and mediation skills necessary
for science-policy practitioners to cope with the Credit value 15 (150 study hours)
complexities of governance today. The course is divided in
Delivery PGT L7, Campus-based
three main parts: negotiation (focusing on the role of the
individual as a capable negotiator), mediation (focusing on Reading List View on UCL website
the role of intermediaries and arbitration), and diplomacy Tutor Prof Michele Acuto
(focusing on the role of the individual as representative of
Term Term 2
other parties and citizenries). The course is designed to
couple practical negotiation and mediation skills, with an Timetable View on UCL website
introduction to basic theoretical, ethical and political
considerations as to the role of negotiators in the
contemporary (globalized) context of science-policy Assessment
interaction. COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ��Develop
practical negotiation and diplomatic skills that can be
deployed in a range of policy situations (from national and
government-business relations, to local and international
settings) ��Develop an understanding of the building blocks Coursework: 35%
of negotiation, mediation and diplomatic practice, and their Coursework: 25%
differences ��Develop a toolbox of negotiation techniques Coursework: 30%
Coursework: 10%
that allow for students to more strategically approach
policy-making environments ��Develop an advanced
understanding of the core theoretical literature on
negotiation, mediation and diplomacy, their differences
and the latest debates shaping the scholarship and
profession of the ��egotiator, ��ediator��and the ��iplomat��
��Develop familiarity (and experiment with) key case studies Find out more
of negotiation and diplomacy Negotiation runs as an
intensive course with two or three sessions per week For more information about the department,
programmes, relevant open days and to
(seminars and following tutorial, and half- or full-day
browse other modules, visit ucl.ac.uk
practice sessions). Seminars (the ��nalysis��component)
provide reviews and discussions of basic negotiation
theories and challenges (the seminar, split into a mini
30-minute seminar and a 30- minute discussion). They are
followed by tutorials (the ��ractice��component, based on a
discussion format with non-assessed mini exercises).
Simulation sessions (the assessed practice) provide an
interactive environment where to test techniques and
theories in structured negotiation, mediation and diplomacy

Disclaimer: All information correct as of June 2019. Please note that aspects of the module may be subject to change. UCL will make best efforts
to inform applicants of major changes.
 LONDON'S GLOBAL UNIVERSITY

exercises. A final full-day simulation exercise

provides a concluding interactive and team-based
session for the course.