UCAS code: LM29
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: Full-time
School: Social and Political Science
College: Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
In Year 1 you will be introduced to the key principles of international relations and international law. Year 2 introduces more theoretical concepts across the two areas. In Years 3 and 4 you choose from a range of specialist courses which allow you to deepen your knowledge and understanding of the two subject areas and the interaction between them, as well as tailor your degree to meet your career needs.
You will take an introductory course in politics and international relations and political theory as well as introductory courses on international law, legal systems and public law.
Compulsory international relations courses in Year 2 look at how and why states interact at international level, including cooperation through international organisations such as the European Union, the World Trade Organisation and the United Nations. You will also be introduced to the comparative politics by comparing and contrasting governments on the global stage.
Compulsory law courses look at the theory and philosophy of law, and at the relationship between law, government and the citizen.
Further option courses are also taken.
The compulsory courses examine the key theories and concepts of international relations, and the fundamentals of international law and global affairs. A course in research design is also undertaken in preparation for your honours dissertation in Year 4.
A further two courses from the range of honours options available across politics and international relations or law are also taken.
During Year 4 you will undertake an honours dissertation on an international relations topic of your choosing. You must also take either a course on contemporary issues in global security, or a course on international political economy.
A further three courses from the range of honours options available across politics and international relations or law are also taken.
Find out more about the compulsory and optional courses in this degree programme.
To give you an idea of what you will study on this programme, we publish the latest available information. However, please note this may not be for your year of entry, but for a different academic year.
The majority of teaching takes place at facilities located within the University's Central Area. You will also have access to the University's library and computer facilities.
There are opportunities to study abroad in Year 3 through the Erasmus programme or the University's international exchange programme.
Guaranteed study abroad funding for students required to complete a year abroad
Courses are taught mainly through a combination of lectures, tutorials and skills hours.
You will be assessed through a diverse set of components, such as essays, exams, policy briefs, group presentations and tutorial participation exercises.
In recent years, graduates have entered careers in the civil service, foreign affairs or political and parliamentary research.
The programmes will also equip you with some of the transferable skills required for employment in finance and consultancy, the voluntary sector, journalism or teaching.
Some graduates choose to go on to further training in accountancy or law or take postgraduate programmes with a view to pursuing an academic career.
The typical offer is likely to be:
Find out more about entry requirements
We welcome applications from students studying a wide range of international qualifications.
If you are an international student and your school qualifications are not accepted for direct entry to the University you may be eligible for admission to this degree programme through our International Foundation Programme.
You must provide evidence that your written and spoken English is at a level that will enable you to succeed in your studies.
If English is not your first language, you must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of your spoken and written English:
About English language requirements
For SQA and GCSE students, unless a higher level is specified in the stated entry requirements, a pass is required in English at the following grades or higher:
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Tuition fees for MA International Relations and International Law
None.
For more information on how much it will cost to study with us and the financial support available see our fees and funding information.
