IR Summer School
The International Relations Summer School is a three-day course taking you deep into the great debates of modern global politics.
- Can the United States continue to be the world’s policeman, and should it?
- What keeps some countries poor while others prosper?
- Does the spread of democracy promote peace?
- What lies at the roots of ethnic violence?
With tutors whose backgrounds include International Relations, War Studies and International Development, the course provides a thorough introduction to a host of fascinating topics comprising the dominant controversies in modern International Relations studies.
Students will take part in debates on whether the West should promote democracy abroad and how; compare Realism, Liberalism, Constructivism and Marxism as tools for understanding global power; discuss world systems theory and the politics of underdevelopment, and use case studies – from the Lebanon war to the invasion of Sierra Leone – to test competing theories and further develop their ideas.
A full schedule is available to download. Further information about tutors is available here. A poster which you can display or distribute in your school is available here.
University of London Union • 18th-20th August (3 days) WAITING LIST ONLY • Open to students aged 15-18
Feedback from previous politics and international relations events:
“A great introduction to a new and interesting subject!”
“It was fascinating. I learnt a lot and will definitely think about this when watching the news.”
“Very informative and entertaining. One did not have to have substantial knowledge of topics to engage in debate. Good practice for university life.”
“Awesome. Insanely entertaining and informative. Thank you very much for a great time.”
“Excellent. The tutors were clearly very well-informed and made every effort to present complex info and theories in a way that the students could understand.”
Book a place:
The price of the International Relations Summer School is £195 per student for three days. Debate Chamber offers a limited number of full and partial bursaries to students who could not otherwise afford to attend. Please note that accommodation is not included, and must be arranged independently if required. Bookings for any event may be made by individual students or parents or through the school. To book a place or places at the International Relations Summer School, or if you have any further questions, simply call on 0845 519 4827, email info@debatechamber.com, or use the form below.