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University of Birmingham - College of Arts and Law MA International Law, Ethics and Politics
University of Birmingham - College of Arts and Law

MA International Law, Ethics and Politics

Birmingham, United Kingdom

1 up to 2 Years

English

Full time, Part time

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GBP 10,530 / per year *

On-Campus

* for UK students full-time | £24,120 for international students full-time

Introduction

Are you interested in learning about the issues at the intersections of International Law, European Law, ethics and international politics and how they are all interrelated?

The MA in International Law, Ethics and Politics will cover the application of International Law, European Law, ethics and international politics to problems such as poverty reduction; international trade; war and terrorism; climate change; and democracy.

This programme is ideal for candidates from the NGO world who wish to improve their academic credentials, and students from humanities and social sciences who want to take Law courses. The course should also be of interest to graduates in public or European law who want to deepen their understanding of issues that they have previously encountered only within a legal framework. This programme can also be used as a route into PhD research.

The programme is truly interdisciplinary, allowing you to explore subject areas through a range of modules from three schools:

  • Department of Philosophy
  • Birmingham Law School
  • Department of Political Science and International Studies (POLSIS)

Why Study This Course?

  • Multidisciplinary – you have the opportunity to work both within and across three different disciplines
  • Flexibility – the wide range of modules on offer allows you to both identify and explore your specific interests within each discipline
  • Optional practice-based dissertation – you can choose to write a practice-based dissertation instead of a standard dissertation. This allows you to spend time at (e.g.) an NGO or policy-based organisation, produce a practical output, and write a theoretically informed dissertation about the experience. This may be especially appealing to those already established in their careers or those who want to enhance employability skills
  • Small classes – teaching on the Masters-level modules involves mainly small-group seminars allowing you to really get to grips with the learning material
  • Be a part of an active postgraduate community – although you will work across departments, the programme is based within the Department of Philosophy, a lively and stimulating department where you can contribute to and engage in research seminars, workshops, a weekly speaker series, reading groups, and conferences.

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