International Economic Disputes (M6005)
International Economic Disputes
Module M6005
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
This module examines the law relating to the settlement of international economic disputes, in particular the law and practice of the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and the role of customary international law. The substantive law of the WTO is considered in the module International Trade Law, whilst the focus of this module is on how dispute resolution bodies resolve international economic disputes.
Module learning outcomes
Systematically understand key legal facets in the resolution of international economic disputes.
Extend and apply knowledge of the legal frameworks governing international economic dispute settlement to complex legal questions.
Devise and support arguments relating to the applicable law governing international economic disputes with reference to specific scenarios.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (2500 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 1 Tue 16:00 | 100.00% |
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.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 10101010101 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Dr Edward Guntrip
Convenor, Assess convenor
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