PDip/MA International Relations with International Law

The actions of individuals and states in international relations raise crucial questions of legality. This has been seen in recent years in relation to wars and state interventions, migration of peoples, and justice and retribution. This programme is designed to provide you with an advanced understanding of key issues in the place and role of law in international affairs.

Overview

The programme is a joint offering of the Schools of Politics and International Relations and Law. It provides a rare opportunity to study the nature of international law and its application within the field of global politics. You gain a detailed understanding of the theory and practice of public international law and of how those principles and practices apply to relations between states.

Teaching and assessment

Assessment is by coursework plus the dissertation.

Programme aims

This programme aims to:

• provide a programme that will attract, and meet the needs of, those seeking advanced training in the disciplines of international relations and law
• provide you with a research-active teaching environment which gives you a good grounding in the study of international relations, including its political, social, and economic aspects
• examine how state, non-state and supra-national actors behave and interact through a dynamic appreciation of different levels of analysis

Careers

The School of Politics and International Relations has a dedicated Employability Coordinator who organises employability events within the School as well as providing students with assistance in securing graduate opportunities. Centrally, the Careers and Employability Service can help you plan for your future by providing one-to-one advice at any stage of your postgraduate studies.