International Relations and International Law
Course, Bachelor's level, 5HG105
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Spring 2027 Spring 2027, Uppsala, 100%, On-campus, English
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 100%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Daytime
- Study period
- 19 February 2027–24 March 2027
- Language of instruction
- English
- Entry requirements
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General entry requirements and English level 2, or English 6
- Selection
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Final school grades (60%) - Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (40%)
- Fees
- If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees.
- First tuition fee instalment: SEK 12,375
- Total tuition fee: SEK 12,375
- Application deadline
- 15 October 2026
- Application code
- UU-01200
Admitted or on the waiting list?
Spring 2027 Spring 2027, Uppsala, 100%, On-campus, English For exchange students
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 100%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Daytime
- Study period
- 19 February 2027–24 March 2027
- Language of instruction
- English
- Entry requirements
-
General entry requirements and English level 2, or English 6
Admitted or on the waiting list?
About the course
This course provides a fundamental understanding of key theories in the field of international relations, with a particular focus on realism, liberalism, and constructivism. It examines how these theoretical perspectives help explain global political dynamics and the behaviour of states and international actors in the context of genocide and other forms of political mass violence.
The course also explores the historical development of international humanitarian law from the mid-19th century onward, including the institutions responsible for monitoring compliance and enforcing legal norms. Special attention is given to the Genocide Convention and its relationship to the categories of crimes against humanity and war crimes. By integrating theoretical and legal perspectives, the course lays an essential foundation for understanding how international law evolved after the Second World War and for analysing major empirical cases of mass violence.
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