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Diplomacy and International Law at Lancaster University - UCAS

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2024 - 20252025 - 2026
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Course summary

Why Lancaster?

  • Study at one of the first universities to offer a Master’s in International Law and Diplomacy
  • Engage with a range of external organisations via Lancaster’s Richardson Institute, the oldest peace and conflict research centre in the UK
  • Develop your negotiation and diplomacy skills with academics who are researching the latest developments in international law and humanitarian rights
  • Prepare for future roles in foreign affairs through extensive and complex mock negotiation exercises
  • Collaborate with the leaders of tomorrow in the Lancaster Security Institute, a centre exploring the intersection of technology, society and behaviour
Coming to an agreement isn’t always easy, especially when dealing with cultural and economic differences surrounding international disputes. This dynamic degree allows you to explore the complexities of foreign diplomacy in the context of international law. Understanding strategic negotiations On this engaging programme you’ll gain a deep understanding of diplomacy, foreign policy and international law. You’ll learn to pick apart the strategic and institutional constraints that affect negotiations, and prepare for a future working on the international stage. You’ll also spend time looking at how diplomatic theory weighs up against the pragmatic issues involved with making decisions. Our mock negotiations will give you the opportunity to put your theory into practice. Global rules, laws and customs Balanced with international law, this course delivers tremendous strength in understanding international norms and law. You’ll uncover immunities and jurisdiction, and look into the nuances of state responsibility and dispute settlement. Through a combination of theoretical and practical exercises, lectures and visits by guest speakers, you’ll explore topics such as nuclear weapons and foreign policy, arms control and diplomacy, international climate negotiations, and terrorism and citizen protection. A focus on international law On our LLM course, you’ll explore the relationship between international law and diplomacy, and you’ll take a module on International Human Rights. You’ll have a keen focus on legal aspects of the topic and you’ll apply everything you’ve learnt to your dissertation. A focus on diplomacy On our MA course, you’ll learn about diplomacy and how international law applies to this, and you’ll take a module on Theory and Methods in Postgraduate Research. You’ll bring together everything you’ve learnt in your dissertation.

Modules

Modules may include: Theory and concepts in diplomacy and foreign policy; dissertation; international law; issues and practice in diplomacy and foreign policy; International environmental law; European and international competition law; law and global health; conflict management and contemporary conflicts; globalisation (its meanings, causes and consequences); theorising security and war; gender, sexualities and human rights; international criminal law; the law of international organisations and institutions; the rights of peoples; politics and international relations of the Middle East; environmental law; international family law; international human rights law; international terrorism and the law; the right to adequate food as a human right; transitional justice, human rights and peacebuilding; theory and methods in postgraduate studies; independent study module; major approaches to the study of international relations; international relations and politics of South Asia; European Union law; international business law and institutions.

Assessment method

Assessment is based on coursework and dissertation.

Entry requirements

2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in a relevant background. We may also consider non-standard applicants, please contact us for information. We may ask you to provide a recognised English language qualification, dependent upon your nationality and where you have studied previously. We normally require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 6.5, and a minimum of 5.5 in each element of the test. We also consider other English language qualifications.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

For information about fees and funding please visit our website: www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding.
Diplomacy and International Law at Lancaster University - UCAS