Diplomacy and International Law (Distance Learning) : MA
Master
In Lancaster
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Lancaster
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Duration
12 Months
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Start date
Different dates available
The LLM/MA Diplomacy and International Law (distance learning) is a flexible and engaging degree that provides a strong introduction to diplomacy, foreign policy and international law. Jointly delivered by our prestigious Law School and the highly ranked and regarded Department of Politics, Philosophy and Religion (PPR), it enables you to deepen your understanding of the social, legal, economic and political issues playing out on the world’s stage. Designed to fit with professionals working full or part-time, it can be studied over one (full-time) or two (part-time) years.
Our Law School is home to the Centre for Crime, Law and Justice, the Centre for Law and Society, and the Centre for Child and Family Justice. These influential centres underpin our postgraduate teaching and you will have access to the much sought-after expertise of academics working at the forefront of research into politics, international relations, legal and socio-legal issues.
The pathway for the LLM/MA ensures a duality in the nature of your studies. Core and elective modules from the Law School and PPR, and a 20,000 word dissertation, enable you to pursue your own interests whilst becoming practiced at looking at issues from different perspectives.
Your core modules are: Theory and Concepts in Diplomacy and Foreign Policy; International Law; Issues and Practice in Diplomacy and Foreign Policy; Theory and Methods in Postgraduate Studies; and a Dissertation. You will choose between International Human Rights and The Law of International Organisations as a further elective module.
The dissertation is an independent, in-depth inquiry into a research topic of your choosing. The topic will link to a key legal or political question or issue and may also directly relate to your professional/career interests. This is your opportunity to make a contribution to the academic community with new, original research and writing.
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About this course
You will develop: the skills required to critically evaluate cutting-edge research; inter-disciplinary skills; and, analytical and communications skills. All of which are a real boost in any sector and highly prized by employers.
An upper second class honours degree, or its equivalent. Relevant professional qualifications and experience will also be considered.
IELTS: Overall score of at least 6.5, with no individual element below 5.5
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Subjects
- IT Law
- Human Rights
- Diplomacy
- Politics
- LLM
- Foreign Policy
- Diplomacy and Foreign Policy
- International law
- International Human Rights
- Law of International Organisations
Course programme
You will study a range of modules as part of your course, some examples of which are listed below.
Core
- Theory and Concepts in Diplomacy and Foreign Policy (distance learning)
- International Law (Distance Learning)
- Theory and Methods in Postgraduate Studies (distance)
- Issues and Practice in Diplomacy and Foreign Policy (distance)
- Dissertation (distance)
Optional
- International Human Rights (Distance Learning)
- The Law of International Organisations (Distance Learning)
Information contained on the website with respect to modules is correct at the time of publication, but changes may be necessary, for example as a result of student feedback, Professional Statutory and Regulatory Bodies' (PSRB) requirements, staff changes, and new research.
Additional information
Diplomacy and International Law (Distance Learning) : MA