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Lancaster University: International Law and International Relations
| Institution | Lancaster University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Law |
| Web | www.lancaster.ac.uk |
| pglaw@lancaster.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01524 592215 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The International Law and International Relations programme examines global politics and international law and the fascinating interplay between the two. Jointly delivered by the Law School and the Department of Politics, Philosophy and Religion (PPR), it enables you to explore the theory and the practice of international relations and international law, and deepen your understanding of the ways that legal principles apply to inter-state relations.
Our Law School is home to the Centre for International Law and Human Rights, the Centre for Crime, Law and Justice, the Centre for Law and Society, and the Centre for Child and Family Justice. PPR is home to the Richardson Institution for Peace Studies, and also the Cultural Political Economy Research Centre. These influential centres underpin our postgraduate teaching and you will have access to the expertise of academics researching in the field of international relations, international law and other legal and socio-legal issues.
LLM The pathway for the LLM ensures a duality: a total of 6 modules from the Law School and PPR, and a 15,000 word dissertation, which enables you to pursue your own interests whilst becoming practiced at looking at issues from different perspectives.
Your core modules are International Law, Major Approaches to the Study of International Relations, Research Methods in Law or Theory and Methods in Postgraduate Studies and the LLM Dissertation.
You will study further elective modules from the Law School and/or PPR. We pride ourselves on the breadth of options available and you can focus on the issues that most interest you. Elective modules may include (among others): Theorising Security and War; Environmental Law; Politics and International Relations of the Middle East; Conflict Management and Contemporary Conflicts; and, the Rights of Peoples.
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. A dissertation supervisor can provide you with support and introduce you to relevant research; their personal research interests will closely align with your chosen topic wherever possible.
MA The pathway for the MA ensures a duality: a total of five modules from the Law School and PPR, and a 20,000 word dissertation, enabling you to pursue your own interests whilst becoming practiced at looking at issues from different perspectives.
Your core modules are International Law, Major Approaches to the Study of International Relations, Theory and Methods in Postgraduate Studies or Research Methods in Law and the MA Dissertation.
You will study further elective modules from the Law School and PPR. We pride ourselves on the breadth of options available and you can focus on the issues that most interest you. Elective modules typically include (among many others): Theorising Security and War; Environmental Law; International Relations and Politics of the Middle East; Law and Global Health; Conflict Management and Contemporary Conflicts; and, the Rights of Peoples.
The dissertation is an independent, in-depth inquiry into a research topic of your choosing. The topic will link to a key legal and/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. A dissertation supervisor can provide you with support and introduce you to relevant research; their personal research interests will closely align with your chosen topic wherever possible.
LLM
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Undergraduate Degree: 2:1 (Hons) degree (UK or equivalent) in Law or any other subject. We will also consider applications on an individual basis if you have lower qualifications, or a qualification that is not included on our list of international qualifications, or experience in professional legal practice. If you have studied outside of the UK, you can check your qualifications on our website. English Language: IELTS - Overall score of at least 6.5, with no individual element below 5.5 |
| Location | Main Site Admissions Bailrigg Lancaster LA1 4YW |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Undergraduate Degree: 2:1 (Hons) degree (UK or equivalent) in Law or any other subject. We will also consider applications on an individual basis if you have lower qualifications, or a qualification that is not included on our list of international qualifications, or experience in professional legal practice. If you have studied outside of the UK, you can check your qualifications on our website. English Language: IELTS - Overall score of at least 6.5, with no individual element below 5.5 |
| Location | Main Site Admissions Bailrigg Lancaster LA1 4YW |
MA
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Undergraduate Degree: 2:1 (Hons) degree (UK or equivalent) in Law or any other subject. We will also consider applications on an individual basis if you have lower qualifications, or a qualification that is not included on our list of international qualifications, or experience in professional legal practice. If you have studied outside of the UK, you can check your qualifications on our website. English Language: IELTS - Overall score of at least 6.5, with no individual element below 5.5 |
| Location | Main Site Admissions Bailrigg Lancaster LA1 4YW |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Undergraduate Degree: 2:1 (Hons) degree (UK or equivalent) in Law or any other subject. We will also consider applications on an individual basis if you have lower qualifications, or a qualification that is not included on our list of international qualifications, or experience in professional legal practice. If you have studied outside of the UK, you can check your qualifications on our website. English Language: IELTS - Overall score of at least 6.5, with no individual element below 5.5 |
| Location | Main Site Admissions Bailrigg Lancaster LA1 4YW |
Lancaster University is home to a dynamic postgraduate community and offers a wealth of both taught and research study options across a wide range of subject areas. Studying at Lancaster is all about broadening your horizons, finding new perspectives and discovering new experiences. By living and studying with students and staff from over 130 countries students join a global community and have the opportunity to make international connections.
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