International Relations with International Law - PDip, MA

Develop a unique appreciation of 21st century challenges by integrating political and legal perspectives. Deepen your understanding of critical issues, including the ethics and conduct of armed conflict, human rights under authoritarian regimes, and interstate negotiations on issues like trade, climate change, and peace. You will be equipped with the knowledge to interpret events, identify trends and make informed judgments about world politics.

Explore how international law shapes relations within and between states, focusing on key concepts and real-world issues. Learn from leading experts using innovative teaching practices, like mock negotiations, crisis simulations, and interactive seminars to develop your capacity for independent thinking and incisive analysis. Our alumni, who form an international network, have used this programme as a springboard into foreign offices and diplomatic services, the UN, EU and OECD, the IRC, Amnesty International and other NGOs, as well as businesses with an international outlook.

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

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.