2-Term Pathway - Pre-Master's in Social Sciences and Law - Continue to Master of Arts - International Security

This program will prepare students for entry to a postgraduate degree in a wide range of subjects at Lancaster University, including law, design and a world top 10 linguistics program (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023).

Coming to an agreement isn’t always easy, especially when dealing with cultural and economic differences surrounding international disputes. This dynamic degree allows students to explore the complexities of foreign diplomacy in the context of international law.

Understanding strategic negotiations

On this engaging programme students will gain a deep understanding of diplomacy, foreign policy and international law. They’ll learn to pick apart the strategic and institutional constraints that affect negotiations, and prepare for a future working on the international stage.

Students will also spend time looking at how diplomatic theory weighs up against the pragmatic issues involved with making decisions. Mock negotiations will give students the opportunity to put their theory into practice.

Global rules, laws and customs

Balanced with international law, this course delivers tremendous strength in understanding international norms and law. Students will 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, students will 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 the LLM course, students will explore the relationship between international law and diplomacy, and they’ll take a module on International Human Rights. They will have a keen focus on legal aspects of the topic and they'll apply everything they’ve learnt to their dissertation.