International Law Studies LLB (Hons) top-up

You will develop an in-depth understanding of the fundamental aspects of International Law and develop English language skills in the context of law, which will help you to communicate complex legal information to colleagues and non-legal specialists.

Specialist guest speakers, which in the past have included Lord Justice Ryder, the Victims’ Commissioner and the Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor, Government Legal Department, Law Commission and the Chancellor of the High Court to enhance your understanding.

Modules

• English Public and Private Law - 10 Credits

  This module aims to provide you with knowledge of the core principles of English Public and Private Law through the legal areas of, contract law, constitutional law, legal skills and English legal systems. Successful completion of the module will help you gain an understanding of international legal issues affecting contract law, constitutional law and the English Legal Systems by examining how international law influences domestic law.

  Compulsory

• Transactional Skills: Negotiation Arbitration and Drafting - 20 Credits

  Development of specialised practical skills that will enable you to develop and apply those skills in Negotiation, Arbitration and Legal Drafting is the focus of this module. You will be able to demonstrate your ability to draft complex business based commercial agreements including arbitration clauses and other key arbitral documents to a standard that would withstand judicial scrutiny. You will be expected to apply the skills of negotiation with multiple parties who have differing economic goals. Drafting the agreements will require research, application of procedural norms and adaptation of precedents and legislation. In addition, you should develop a range of graduate skills including transferable intellectual skills, problem solving and key skills to enhance employability.

  Compulsory

• English Public and Private Law II - 10 Credits

  The module aims to provide you with knowledge of the core principles of English Public and Private law through the legal areas of commercial law, tort law, EU law and criminal law. Successful completion of the module will enable you to gain knowledge of international legal issues affecting commercial law, tort law, EU law and criminal law.

  Compulsory

• English Legal Presentation Skills - 10 Credits

  This module helps you to develop your English language knowledge and skills to enable you to communicate effectively in a legal context, to people with and without legal knowledge. You will undertake activities designed to increase the range and effectiveness of your use of English language, presenting information/arguments and the development of study and communication skills in a legal and academic context.

  Compulsory

• Continuing Professional Development III - 10 credits

  This module aims to further develop the professional and personal skills required to gain access to your chosen graduate employment or other positive career destination within the field of international law. It is designed to enable you to compete successfully in a global graduate market, allowing flexibility and autonomy in your individual career development. Skills gained on this module should enhance your career prospects and optimise the possibility for finding fulfilling graduate employment that matches your profile.

  Compulsory

• Project - 20 Credits

  This module aims to provide you with an opportunity to apply and develop your research skills and to extend your knowledge, understanding and ability to critically analyse in a specialist area of interest. You can choose an academic area related to international law and research this area in depth. You will be supported in your research through a series of group supervisions and will be allocated a project supervisor.

  You can select one of three routes once the project title has been approved by your project supervisor:
  Route 1: An individual research-based dissertation
  Route 2: An individual project report
  Route 3: A group project report

  Compulsory

• One from:

  Intellectual Property Law - 20 credits
  During this module you will examine the protection of the intangible but marketable proprietary interests related to goodwill, trademarks, trade and personal secrets, know-how and inventions. In addition, you will also explore the protection given to literary, artistic and musical creations; the products of music recording, film, broadcasting and other media companies; and designs used in commercial and industrial spheres. This will include the protection given by UK and EU law and international conventions. The increasing importance of such law in the modern business environment, the protection of biotechnological invention and the impact of the digital environment will be emphasised. You will develop a critical awareness of the nature of the legal protection offered to intellectual property rights and the role they play in modern industrial society.

  International Trade Law - 20 credits
  Nations have been trading with one another for over four millennia. Since the late 19th century, free and fair trade has been of fundamental importance to the prosperity of the global economy. Central to the liberalisation of global trade has been the rule of law; through bilateral trade agreements, multilateral trading blocs, and the establishment of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
  In this module you will study the role of the rule of law in the regulation and liberalisation of international trade, as well as transposing many of the concepts in European Union Law to a global context. You will consider the role of international treaties, in particular the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), in developing a body of international trade law and the creation of rights and obligations upon states, individuals, and corporations. You will also examine the role of institutions in developing international trade law, as well as the settlement of disputes. How international trade law operates in substance and practice: in particular international contracts for the sale of goods, distance selling and e-Commerce, and rules of shipping and carriage of goods by air and sea are also key considerations.

  Banking and Finance Law - 20 credits
  This module introduces you to the core legal principles of banking law. Concepts, issues and problems are developed and identified with the broader economic, regulatory and practical application of the law. On successful completion of the module you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to understand and critically assess the changing approach to complex banking practices. Throughout the module you will deal with aspects of international finance regulations as well as UK banking laws.

  Optional