This unit aims to provide you with a comprehensive and critical knowledge of international law, including ‘public’ international law and the fundamentals of ‘private’ international law.
The unit explains the different areas of international relations, including sovereignty, the law of the sea and outer space, peace and war, diplomatic and consular relations, international economic law, international environmental law, human rights and international criminal law.
You will be familiarised with the functioning of the principles governing different international legal regimes, including international legal personality, the sources of international law and international responsibility.
The reflective element of this unit will build your problem solving and communication skills as well as your technical vocabulary, with opportunities to explore and demonstrate your understanding of international law in various contemporary scenarios.
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