Aberdeen,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc International Relations and International Law in Aberdeen United Kingdom | University of Aberdeen
University of Aberdeen
|
Aberdeen United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
23,800
(c. USD31,800.85)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The MSc in International Relations and International Law provides an interdisciplinary approach to global governance studies. Thucydides (460-395BC), the renowned Greek historian, pioneered the academic study of international relations. This multifaceted field encompasses diverse disciplines including technology, economics, history, sociology, criminology, diplomacy, security studies, finance, and human rights. Historical records show the earliest known international peace treaty emerged in 3100BC between Sumerian city-states, followed by numerous agreements across the Middle East.
Modern governments face growing demands to navigate intricate international legal systems that regulate state-to-state interactions. This joint postgraduate program, offered by both the School of Social Science and School of Law, equips students with comprehensive knowledge of how International Relations and International Law intersect and influence global politics.
Leveraging faculty expertise from both departments, this cutting-edge program integrates theoretical and practical coursework in International Law and Relations, delivering distinctive interdisciplinary insights into contemporary global governance challenges.
Through rigorous coursework and a culminating Master's thesis in International Law, students will hone essential skills for critically analyzing current international legal and political matters.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The information below is provided as a guide only and does not guarantee entry to the University of Aberdeen.
Applicants for admission will normally be expected to hold a relevant Honours degree with a 2:1 standard from a recognised university or body.
Applicants without this qualification may be admitted subject to having an alternative qualification, or an approved level of work experience appropriate to the field of study. Also taken into careful consideration is the trajectory of results, an applicant without an overall 2.1 but with 2.1 results in their final two years of study may be admitted.
You will be required to supply the following documentation with your application as proof you meet the entry requirements of this degree programme. If you have not yet completed your current programme of study, then you can still apply and you can provide your Degree Certificate at a later date.
Degree Certificate
a degree certificate showing your qualifications
Degree Transcript
a full transcript showing all the subjects you studied and the marks you have achieved in your degree(s) (original & official English translation)
Personal Statement
a detailed personal statement explaining your motivation for this particular programme
Reference x 2
two reference letters, one of which should be from your university discussing your academic ability. If you have been out of education for a long time you may wish to use your current or most recent employers, or other professional individuals
IELTS Academic: OVERALL - 6.5 with: Listening - 5.5, Reading - 6.0, Speaking - 5.5, Writing - 6.0
TOEFL iBT: OVERALL - 90 with: Listening - 17, Reading - 21, Speaking - 20, Writing - 21
Applicants for admission will normally be expected to hold a relevant Honours degree with a 2:1 standard from a recognised university or body.
Applicants without this qualification may be admitted subject to having an alternative qualification, or an approved level of work experience appropriate to the field of study. Also taken into careful consideration is the trajectory of results, an applicant without an overall 2.1 but with 2.1 results in their final two years of study may be admitted.
You will be required to supply the following documentation with your application as proof you meet the entry requirements of this degree programme. If you have not yet completed your current programme of study, then you can still apply and you can provide your Degree Certificate at a later date.
Degree Certificate
a degree certificate showing your qualifications
Degree Transcript
a full transcript showing all the subjects you studied and the marks you have achieved in your degree(s) (original & official English translation)
Personal Statement
a detailed personal statement explaining your motivation for this particular programme
Reference x 2
two reference letters, one of which should be from your university discussing your academic ability. If you have been out of education for a long time you may wish to use your current or most recent employers, or other professional individuals
IELTS Academic: OVERALL - 6.5 with: Listening - 5.5, Reading - 6.0, Speaking - 5.5, Writing - 6.0
TOEFL iBT: OVERALL - 90 with: Listening - 17, Reading - 21, Speaking - 20, Writing - 21
Tuition
GBP
23,800