Foundations of International Law (M3054)

15 credits, Level 5

Spring teaching

From the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, to the global impacts of climate change and migration, to issues of individual responsibility for international crimes, there has never been a more important and exciting time to study international law.

On this module, you’ll explore:

• the key legal principles and concepts of international law
• a range of contemporary and historic situations from a legal perspective
• political, sociological and theoretical debates about the role and effectiveness of international law.

We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2026/27. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.

We’ll make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.

Courses

This module is offered on the following courses:

• Law (Graduate Entry) LLB
• Law LLB
• Law with American Studies (with a study abroad year) LLB
• Law with Business and Management LLB
• Law with Criminology LLB
• Law with International Relations LLB
• Law with Politics LLB
• Law with Psychology LLB
• Law with a Language LLB