School of Law

Compulsory Modules

Global Governance through Law explores the globalisation of governance and also examines the nature and purpose of international law (including state responsibility), as well as the sources of international law. You will look at issues of jurisdiction, territory and self-determination and examine the concept of international personality.

The Laws of War in an Age of Terror explores the impact of the laws of international war on the 'war on terror' and the impact of the 'war on terror' on the international laws of war. In doing so it provides the opportunity for critical analysis of this issue of contemporary import, and for consideration of the nature and purpose of the international system of international peace and security.

International Human Rights Law introduces students to the idea of the international human rights protection, and the mechanisms introduced by the United Nations to protect human rights. It considers the structure of the international human rights system, paying particular attention to the work of the Human Rights Committee and the legal regime on the prohibition on torture.

Research Methods focuses on the mechanics of the research process: how to formulate research questions, design research strategies and generally go about the process of 'researching.'

Dissertation allows you to tailor your own programme of training and research in consultation with a member of staff drawn from the school's MA/PhD supervisory panel.

Optional modules

• International Criminal Justice
• International Human Rights and Disabled People
• EU Discrimination Law
• European Human Rights
• EU Agricultural Law and the WTO
• International Banking Law: The Regulatory Framework
• International Banking Law: Capital Markets and Loans
• International Corporate Rescue
• The International Law of Foreign Investment
• World Trade Organisation Law
• International Economic Law
• Family, Law and Society