Course Summary
Immerse yourself into the challenging and exciting world of international law and global governance and you develop the skills to lead meaningful change. Focused on how international politics impacts both nation-states and multi-national entities, this course provides an illuminating introduction to issues like human rights, armed conflict, resource access, the environment, and economic affairs.Have the chance to explore international law and politics in depth. You will evaluate the historic logic and evidence of various theoretical frameworks used to construct international law. Engage with diplomats and leaders of NGOs as you immerse yourself in critical international issues gracing the headlines of daily newspapers around the globe.Analyse and debate the effectiveness, influence and authority of global institutions like the United Nations, the International Criminal Court and the World Bank. Conduct research and present your findings in the “International Law Debate”, where you will collaborate with colleagues to solve a contemporary issue in international law and politics.
- Residential in the prestigious colleges of the University of Oxford.
- Inspiring courses taught by experts.
- A truly international environment – over 170 nationalities.
- Accommodation, meals, tuition and cultural programmes included.
- Graduation, report cards and certificate.
- Maximum of 15 students per class.
- 20+ hours tuition / week.
- Talks and debates with world-class guest speakers.
- Inspirational cultural programme, including excursions to historic UK locations.
Accommodation
Students are accommodated in authentic student campus accommodation, providing a true flavour of the university where they are staying. All sites offer a mix of single and twin bedrooms. Some campuses have en-suite bedrooms while others have bathroom facilities shared between a small group of same-sex students.
Tuition
Oxford Royale Academy recruits teachers who have been educated at the world’s best universities, including Oxford, Cambridge, London and Ivy League Universities. The ORA teaching philosophy ensures that teachers get the very best out of their students, regardless of background and prior subject knowledge. Each course requires the submission of one formal written piece and one presentation for assessment. At the end of a course, students receive a full written report on performance and future potential.
Extracurricular Activities
All courses come with a varied and exciting extracurricular program that includes trips in the local area as well as excursions to historic sites further afield.