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Overview
This Debating International Relations course at The University of Edinburgh will look at a range of theories, considering how each makes distinctive use of key concepts, including those also employed by other theories, to offer unique understandings of the processes of world affairs.
Theories and concepts will be explored and tested through engagement with historical and contemporary case studies, capturing examples of warfare, economic and social crises, international trade, and the failures and successes of diplomacy.
These case studies will thus be considered not only as isolated series of events but as examples of important and recurring phenomena in world affairs.
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of the diverse definitions of key concepts in the study and practice of International Relations.
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of important theories in International Relations.
- Demonstrate knowledge of key events and processes in world affairs.
- Use a range of concepts, theories and empirical evidence to critically assess major current issues and debates in world affairs and International Relations.
- Employ skills of interpretation, argument and critical analysis in both writing and discussion.
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Topics:
- Theories The course will consider different variants of the ‘mainstream’ International Relations approaches of realism and liberalism as well as ‘critical’ alternatives such as constructivism, feminism, post-colonialism, and Marxism.
- Case studies Possible case studies to be discussed include, the Cold War, the 2003 invasion of Iraq, recurring economic crises, the COVID-19 pandemic, and Russian’s on-going invasion of Ukraine.
- Issues Case studies and theories will allow exploration of broader issues such as security and insecurity, economic interdependence, the role of global institutions and international law, human rights and humanitarian intervention
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 days
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Language
English
Credits
10 alternative credits
10 SCQF
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
International Relations International Development View 18 other Short Courses in International Development in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Our credit-bearing courses are only available to applicants aged 18 years or over. Applicants should have at least 1 year of undergraduate study experience.
- Applicants should meet the minimum English language requirements in order to fully benefit from, and engage with, Summer School courses. Your English language ability must be equivalent to, or above, 6.5 IELTS overall with 5.5 in each component.
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International
1995 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1995 GBP for the full programme during 12 days. -
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1995 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1995 GBP for the full programme during 12 days.
Living costs for Edinburgh
725 - 1167 GBP /month
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