Principles of Public International Law (M5045)
Principles of Public International Law
Module M5045
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
Principles of Public International Law aims to provide a grounding in the basic concepts and general principles of international law as well as enabling students to cast a critical eye on how these apply in situations around the globe. Students will be encouraged to examine the legal basis of international law, as well as important foundational aspects such as the sources of the law, the actors within public international law, the relationship between international law and national law, and how disputes are resolved.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of the main principles of public international law and how international law fits within traditional understandings of the nature of law.
Critically analyse principles of international law and their application in international disputes and to identify difficulties and benefits arising out of the international legal system.
Demonstrate an ability to initiate and undertake research in the field of international law.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (3000 words) | Semester 1 Assessment Week 1 Thu 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111011111 |
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 01010010101 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Prof Christian Henderson
Assess convenor
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Prof Tarik Kochi
Convenor, Assess convenor
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