Introduction This course offers you an interdisciplinary perspective on global governance. Greek historian Thucydides (460-395BC) became the first academic to understand international relations. It is a highly interdisciplinary area to include areas such as technology, economics, history, geography, sociology, criminology, diplomacy, international security, finance, human rights and more. The oldest known peace treaty within international law dates from 3100BC between two Sumerian city states and a number of treaties in the Middle East. There is an increasing need for governments to respond to complex international legal frameworks to manage inter-state relationships between countries. The International Relations and International Relations postgraduate programme conducted jointly by the School of Social Science and the School of Law provides you with an advanced understanding of International Relations and International Law and how their interaction impacts upon international politics. It combines courses in the theory and practice of International Law and International Relations, offering you a unique interdisciplinary perspective on a range of contemporary issues related to the transformed nature of global governance. Courses Modules Semester 1 Compulsory Theories and Concepts in International Relations International Law Critical Legal Thinking and Scholarship Semester 2 Optional Latin Amercia: Security Conditions and Challenges Global Security Issues Terrorism and Counter Terrorism International Human Rights Law The use of Force in International Law International Humanitarian Law Semester 3 Dissertation in International Relations Why study at Aberdeen? You are taught by a School of Law ranked 10th in the UK (The Complete University Guide 2018) and PIR ranked 5th in the UK for research income and 85% satisfaction rate (National Student Survey 2014) You are encouraged to become involved in live consultancy work such as Lawyers Without Borders, Casus Omissus, events and seminars whilst you study Programme Quick Facts University of Aberdeen 2 Months 24 Months Full Time and Part Time September and January start Find out about fees on the programme page Find out about scholarships on the programme page Life in Aberdeen Find out more about: Your Accommodation Campus Facilities Aberdeen City Student Support Clubs and Societies /student-life