Bachelor of Arts in International Relations: International Law

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Anglo American University

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in International Relations: International Law at Anglo-American University is a dynamic 3-year program that delivers a modern, interdisciplinary education in global politics and legal frameworks, earning you a degree accredited in both the US and EU—faster than most programs elsewhere. It's perfect for ambitious students passionate about tackling real-world issues like international conflicts, human rights, and global justice, equipping you with the critical thinking skills to analyze and influence organizations such as the UN, NATO, and the EU.

Curriculum Structure
Year 1 lays a strong foundation by immersing you in the essentials of international politics and legal principles, helping you understand how treaties and agreements shape global interactions. You'll dive into core courses like International Relations (major foundation), International Law (survey of sources and applications in disputes), and Public International Law (covering human rights, laws of war, and environmental law), building your ability to spot legal issues and think analytically from day one.

Year 2 builds on that base with deeper exploration of political systems, economic dynamics, and European integration, sharpening your skills in applying theory to real events. Key courses include European Integration (history, institutions, and policy), Global Economy (roles of businesses, governments, and organizations), and concentration modules like advanced International Law applications, preparing you to debate institutions and predict outcomes in diverse contexts.

Year 3 focuses on advanced analysis and specialization, culminating in your ability to address complex challenges like security, globalization, and justice through capstone projects. You'll tackle courses such as Conflict and Security (empirical evidence and theories), International Organizations (UN, NATO, EU roles), and elective concentration units in legal intricacies, graduating ready to critically examine and solve intercultural global problems.

Focus areas (in a string): International legal agreements, treaties, global inequalities, economic dependency, conflict/security, globalization, UN/NATO/EU roles, human rights, European integration.

Learning outcomes (in a string): Discuss/debate IR theories and evidence; apply theory to political institutions, global economy, history/current events, European integration; critically address international challenges.

Professional alignment (accreditation): This US- and EU-accredited degree aligns perfectly with careers in international courts, NGOs, embassies, consulates, diplomacy, human rights advocacy, trade law, and global policy—preparing you with practical skills, ethics training, and real-world case studies for roles shaping justice and cooperation worldwide.

Reputation (employability rankings): Anglo-American University graduates excel in global careers, with the program's emphasis on interdisciplinary law, politics, and hands-on training positioning alumni for high-impact roles in international organizations—backed by AAU's proven track record in launching students into diplomacy, think tanks, and legal advocacy, though specific QS/Guardian rankings for this program are not detailed in official stats.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At Anglo-American University, our Bachelor of Arts in International Relations: International Law dives deep into practical skills through interactive courses that emphasize real-world applications of international law, like analyzing treaties, human rights frameworks, and dispute resolution in global contexts. You'll build hands-on expertise by debating legal arguments, examining case studies from events like the World Wars and Cold War, and critically assessing how political realities shape international agreements—preparing you to tackle challenges from global inequalities to UN and EU roles. This isn't just theory; it's designed to give you the confidence to apply these concepts in careers at embassies, NGOs, or international organizations.

Here's how our program brings experiential learning to life with targeted opportunities tied directly to international law and relations:
- Interactive case studies and debates: Dive into "real-world" implications of public international law, including human rights, laws of war, environmental law, and roles of courts like the UN—practicing legal arguments with treaties and cases to resolve disputes.
- Critical analysis projects: Tackle group-style discussions on international organizations' impacts in security, trade, human rights, and globalization, evaluating their effectiveness and proposing solutions based on recent events.
- Skills-focused modules: Develop persuasive communication and research skills through the program's structured modules (General Education, Concentration in International Law, and Electives), where you apply theory to current events, European integration, and global economy workings.
- Career-prep for global roles: Gain practical grounding for internships or jobs in diplomacy, NGOs, or agencies by studying intersections of law, politics, and cross-border relations—think influencing policies on human rights conventions like the ICCPR.

Progression & Future Opportunities

At Anglo-American University, our Bachelor of Arts in International Relations: International Law immerses you in hands-on learning that turns theory into real-world skills, like analyzing treaties, debating global conflicts, and tackling issues in human rights and international courts. You'll dive into practical applications through courses like Public International Law and International Law, where you apply legal frameworks to current events, from wars and environmental disputes to UN negotiations—building confidence in making arguments with cases, treaties, and diplomatic strategies. This experiential edge comes from our small classes (as few as 12-15 students per concentration module), fostering debates, group analysis of political institutions, and critical problem-solving on globalization and security challenges.

Here are some standout ways you'll gain practical experience tailored to this program::
- Group projects and debates: Collaborate in modules on international politics and law to compare political systems, role-play treaty negotiations, and assess organizations like the UN, NATO, and EU—honing skills in persuasive communication and conflict resolution.
- Real-world case studies: Analyze historical events (World Wars, Cold War) and modern issues like human rights, laws of war, and environmental law, using actual treaties and court decisions to build legal arguments.
- Interdisciplinary simulations: Blend IR theory with economics and politics in projects examining global economy roles, European integration, and intercultural challenges—preparing you for diplomacy or international orgs.
- Research and thesis prep: Develop analytical tools through empirical evidence and theory application, culminating in skills for thesis defense (similar to related legal programs), with access to our specialized School of International Relations and Diplomacy (IRD) resources.