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School of Law, Politics and Sociology

Principles of International Law (711M3)

Principles of International Law

Module 711M3

Module details for 2022/23.

15 credits

FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)

Module Outline

Principles of International Law provides LLM students with an introduction and overview of the history of international law, key institutions, sources and subjects of international law, and principles of accountability and responsibility. It aims further to contextualise Public International Law’s place in contemporary international relations and to consider new problems and new insights in the broad field of Public International Law.

Module learning outcomes

Demonstrate systematic knowledge and understanding of the core principles, main institutions and key jurisprudence in international law.

Critically investigate complex issues of international law systematically and creatively, by showing a clear understanding of the range of sources of international law.

Demonstrate a critical awareness of current problems and new insights in the broad field of international law.

TypeTimingWeighting
Essay (2500 words)Semester 1 Assessment Week 1 Thu 16:00100.00%
Timing

Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.

Weighting

Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.

TermMethodDurationWeek pattern
Autumn SemesterLecture1 hour11111000000
Autumn SemesterSeminar2 hours11111000000

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The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.

Prof Christian Henderson

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