UNGGD/Courseaims

What you’ll learn:


 * Learn about the United Nations


 * Explore key organs of the UN system, such as the Security Council, General Assembly and Secretariat


 * Analyse key UN documents, including the UN Charter, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and others


 * Consider how the UN manages complex issues such as conflict, security, human rights and economic governance


 * Learn about leading global governance institutions, such as the European Union, African Union and others


 * Gain an understanding of how diplomacy works, the techniques involved, and what it might be like to be a diplomat

In this course you’ll develop your skills in:


 * Critical analysis of source material, including multimedia sources, primary documents and polemical material, enabling you to analyse and synthesise material to develop a considered perspective.


 * Applying analytical and problem-solving skills necessary for international studies, careers and global citizenship


 * Building a sound understanding of key components of global society and key global challenges through insights and knowledge gained from multiple perspectives and disciplines


 * Constructing analytical papers and presentations on complex international challenges


 * Presenting complex information utilising your written and oral communication skills