Principles of Public International Law
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| LAWW4001 | Law | 4 | 15 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- LAWW4001
- School
- Law
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 15
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
Public International Law is primarily concerned with those customary and treaty rules governing relations between States. This module aims to give candidates a thorough grounding in the principles of PIL. The basic topics include: nature of international law, sources, actors in the international legal system, jurisdiction and state responsibility.
Target Students
Only available to PGT students within the School of Law and exchange students hosted by the School of Law.
Classes
This module is taught in seminar format.
Assessment
- 100% Electronic Exam (3-hour): Electronic exam.
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
To develop knowledge and understanding of the fundamental principles of Public International Law; to develop an understanding of the structure and development of the international legal system and to understand its wider political context.Learning Outcomes
To develop a legal ability in the realm of international relations.
Contextual analysis of the legal process.
Critical evaluation of traditional approaches to international law.
Individual and work presentational skills.