What qualifications do you need to be a diplomat?
What are the specific a level grades needed, degree needed etc?
Original post by Confusionn
What are the specific a level grades needed, degree needed etc?
I don't know what you need to have in practice (because it depends on the person hiring you), but according to the following pages, none (you can apply via diplomat admin officer before you work your way up):
https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles/diplomatic-service-officer
https://targetjobs.co.uk/careers-advice/job-descriptions/diplomatic-service-job-description
If you are going through the degree route, you would need at least a 2:2 degree in any subject. See:
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/diplomatic-service-officer
https://www.faststream.gov.uk/diplomatic-service/index.html
To be eligible for a degree with low requirements, you would be looking at CCC, although some degree courses accept 2 A Levels with lower grades
Further information on becoming a diplomat:
https://uk.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/how-to-become-a-diplomat
https://www.inputyouth.co.uk/jobguides/job-diplomaticserviceofficer.html
Having said that, I am not saying you should go in with EEE. That would be insulting to yourself. Where possible, aim for A*A*A*, not because it's required but you want to do your A Levels properly and give you the most flexibility.
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