Semester One: Core Modules

1. Advanced Legal Research and Writing

   • Research methodologies
   • Legal writing techniques
   • Advanced legal research skills

2. Law of International Organisations

   • Structure and functions of international organisations
   • Legal frameworks and governance
   • Case studies of major international organisations

3. International Commercial Law (or International Human Rights Law)

   • Principles of international commercial transactions
   • International trade regulations
   • Conflict of laws in international commercial disputes

   OR

   International Human Rights Law

   • Principles and sources of human rights law
   • International human rights treaties and mechanisms
   • Human rights enforcement and case studies

Semester Two: Elective Modules (Choose 3)

1. Corporate Governance

   • Corporate structure and management
   • Regulatory frameworks
   • Corporate social responsibility

2. International Commercial Arbitration

   • Arbitration processes and procedures
   • International arbitration institutions
   • Case studies and practical applications

3. EU Internal Market and Competition Law

   • EU competition policy and regulations
   • Market structures and anti-competitive practices
   • EU regulatory framework

4. International Financial Services Law

   • Regulation of international financial markets
   • Financial instruments and securities
   • Compliance and enforcement

5. International Tax Law

   • Global tax regulations and treaties
   • Transfer pricing and tax avoidance
   • International tax compliance

6. International Intellectual Property Law

   • Intellectual property rights on a global scale
   • International treaties and agreements
   • Enforcement and protection of IP rights

7. Gender, Sexuality and Human Rights

   • Intersection of gender, sexuality, and human rights
   • International legal protections and advocacy
   • Case studies on gender and sexuality issues

8. International Asylum and Immigration Law

   • Legal frameworks for asylum and immigration
   • Refugee protection and international obligations
   • Case studies on asylum and immigration issues

9. International Criminal Law

   • Principles of international criminal law
   • International criminal tribunals and courts
   • Case studies on international crimes

10. International Humanitarian Law

    • Laws governing armed conflict
    • Protection of civilians and combatants
    • Case studies on humanitarian law applications

11. Restorative Justice

    • Principles and practices of restorative justice
    • Application in various legal contexts
    • Case studies and comparative approaches

12. Criminology

    • Theories and models in criminology
    • Crime prevention and criminal justice systems
    • Case studies and contemporary issues in criminology

13. Social, Economic and Environmental Rights

    • Legal frameworks for social and economic rights
    • Environmental law and sustainable development
    • Human rights and socio-economic issues

14. International Privacy and Data Protection Law

    • Data protection regulations and standards
    • Privacy rights and international compliance
    • Case studies on data breaches and privacy issues

Semester Three: Dissertation

• Dissertation
  • Independent research project
  • 20,000 words
  • Completed under the guidance of a designated supervisor
  • Written up over the summer months