Diplomacy and Law

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This highly innovative and cutting-edge course provides an excellent grounding in the dilemmas of contemporary world politics. Through the examination of issues such as climate change, global financial crises and humanitarian disasters, you’ll gain a working knowledge of international legal procedures and practices and valuable negotiation skills.

Students explore the evolving nature of both diplomatic and international legal practice, examining, among other questions, the growing diplomatic presence on the world stage of international organisations, nongovernmental organisation and other actors, thanks in large part to developments in information and communication technology.

You’ll be taught by staff with extensive experience in the field and will be given the opportunity to pursue specific interests, such as a particular region (e.g., the Middle East) or issue (e.g., the environment), or to study a language.

This is a practical course that develops your employability for a range of careers. You will be encouraged to take a one semester or yearlong placement module with a relevant organisation and to attend lectures and talks from serving and former diplomats. You’ll also enjoy visits to institutions such as the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and various embassies across the city.

Added value: There are opportunities to study abroad in Europe (including Amsterdam, Paris, Madrid, Stockholm, Istanbul), Japan or the USA.