University of Kent

International Relations with International Law - PDip, MA

University of KentCanterbury, United Kingdom

Course overview

Explore how international law shapes relations within and between states, focusing on key concepts and real-world issues. Learn from leading experts using innovative teaching practices, like mock negotiations, crisis simulations, and interactive seminars to develop your capacity for independent thinking and incisive analysis. Our international network of alumni have used this programme as a springboard into foreign offices and diplomatic services, the UN, EU and OECD, the IRC, Amnesty International and other NGOs, as well as businesses with an international outlook.

The School of Politics and International Relations is one of the most dynamic places to study Politics and International Relations. We combine high-quality teaching with cutting-edge research in a supportive environment that welcomes students from all over the world.

Key highlights

  • Examines how international law shapes relations within and between states
  • Teaching includes mock negotiations, crisis simulations and interactive seminars
  • Develops independent thinking and incisive analytical skills
  • Taught by leading experts alongside cutting-edge research
  • Alumni network spans foreign offices, the UN, EU and OECD

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — to include relevant subject; or above
  • Degree: 2nd class — to include relevant subject; or above

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • Christine and Ian Bolt Scholarship

    Scholarship value up to £10,000.

  • Kent Business School Beaconhouse PG Progression Scholarship

    Tuition fee discount scholarship of £6,000.

    Up to £6,000
  • Kent Business School Dean's Excellence Scholarship Award

    Awards of up to £3,000

  • Kent Business School MBA Scholarship

    50% off Tuition Fee.

    Up to 50% of fees
  • Kent Graduate Scholarship

    20% fee reduction for post-graduate taught programmes at the University of Kent.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Kent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught

    Scholarship value - £5000

    Up to £5,000
  • Kent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught (KBS)

    Scholarship value £3000

    Up to £3,000
  • Kent LLM Solicitors’ Practice Scholarship (Canterbury)

    £2,000 tuition fee discount (Home Students); £2,000 tuition fee discount (Overseas Students).

    Up to £2,000
  • Sasha Roberts Scholarship

    £3,000 stipend per annum split into two payments of £1,500 in October and January.

    Up to £3,000
  • The “Ambition” Scholarship for University of Kent Graduates

    £1,500 for Full Time UK students; £750 per year for Part Time UK students; £3,000 for Full Time Overseas students.

  • The CAMEMS Scholarship

    £3,000 stipend per annum split into two payments of £1,500 in October and January.

    Up to £3,000
  • The Widening Participation Ambition Scholarship for University of Kent Graduates

    £5,000 for UK students (£2,500 per year for part time students).

Careers this course leads to

  • Diplomat
  • Foreign Office policy officer
  • International organisation officer (UN, EU, OECD)
  • NGO policy and advocacy officer
  • Humanitarian programme officer
  • International business analyst

Cost of study

UK/Home: £10,000 per year | International: £19,300 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Kent, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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