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This programme is for students who wish to specialise in public international law. It offers advanced courses in a range of specialist subjects, as well as foundation courses in the fundamentals of the international legal system and international relations.
Programme structure
Candidates must complete 180 credits of study - 60 credits are taken in the compulsory dissertation and the remaining 120 credits are taken in taught courses which include options listed below. Courses will be taught by seminar. You are expected to prepare in advance by reading the required materials and by reflecting on the issues to be discussed.
For the dissertation, you will be allocated a supervisor, who will provide guidance and support. The purpose of the dissertation however, is to allow you to independently design and conduct a piece of research and analysis.
Compulsory courses
At least 80 credits must be taken from the following options:
Fundamental Issues in International Law
International Environmental Law
International Criminal Law
International and European Human Rights Law
World Trade Organization Law
International Commercial Arbitration
International Law of the Sea
Inter-State Conflict and Humanitarian Law
Diplomatic Law
Human Rights and Conflict Resolution *History and Theory of International Law
International Climate Change Law
International Investment Law.
