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Qualification
MA - Master of Arts
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Location
Lancaster University
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
03-OCT-25
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Duration
1 year
Course summary
Why Lancaster?
Study at one of the first universities to offer a Master鈥檚 in International Law and Diplomacy
Engage with a range of external organisations via Lancaster鈥檚 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鈥檛 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鈥檒l gain a deep understanding of diplomacy, foreign policy and international law. You鈥檒l learn to pick apart the strategic and institutional constraints that affect negotiations, and prepare for a future working on the international stage.
You鈥檒l 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鈥檒l 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鈥檒l explore topics such as nuclear weapons and foreign policy, arms control and diplomacy, international climate negotiations, and terrorism and citizen protection.
A focus on diplomacy
On our Master鈥檚 course, you鈥檒l learn about diplomacy and how international law applies to this, and you鈥檒l take a module on Theory and Methods in Postgraduate Research. You鈥檒l bring together everything you鈥檝e learnt in your dissertation.
Modules
Tuition fees
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拢 24,830per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information

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University League Table
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Campus address
Lancaster University, Bailrigg, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4YW, England
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Student satisfaction
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