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International relations is the study of how countries interact with each other. It is a combination of politics, history, sociology, law, economics and geography, and how all of these components come together in the context of international cooperation.
You will develop your understanding of how states work together for the better of society, trying not to repeat historical mistakes, and provide future developments.
Modules you study might include global history, war and peace, international conflict, modern politics, and international security. Your degree will be delivered in a mixture of modes. These could include lectures and seminars, as well as group projects. You may also be given the opportunity to take part in a work placement.
A country located in Scandinavia, Norway is known for being forward thinking and well developed. The country has a long and interesting history, dating all the way back to the Vikings. As well as wonderful fjords, the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) and other incredible scenery, Norway has a great reputation for research and follows the Bologna Process. Several of Norway's universities are consistently highly ranked in the QS World University rankings.
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