Courses for Exchange Students (ECTS) 2018/2019


Public International Law with Human Rights, Second Cycle

Autumn week 46 (2018) - 03 (2019) Appl.code: 31033
Full-time, daytime class

ECTS credits: 15

Level of education: Second Cycle (master level)

Level: A1N

Prerequisites: 180 credits at the first level of which 90 credits with increasing depth within law, or successful completion of the first level, 180 credits, within the Law Programme. Additional requirements: English Course B/English Course 6.

Content: The course examines and analyses the system of international law, its basis and components as well as the relationship and tensions within various areas of international law. During the course a number of methods of international will be examined as well as the various types of norms within the system. The student will study a number of areas within PIL, such as the law of treaties, the law of territory and natural resources, the law of the sea, human rights, as well as the peaceful settlement of disputes. The student will gain practice by giving oral and written presentations of different theories and problems of international law. The student will also analyse a number of constructed cases and present legal solutions by posing as representatives of different interests and perspectives.

Teaching Methods: The methods of study are lectures, seminars, group exercises influenced by problem based methodology, as well as individual study. Participation in seminars and group exercises is compulsory.

Course Syllabus: Autumn 2018

School: School of Behavioural, Social and Legal Sciences