This course provides students with a basic understanding of international law, focusing on foundational structures that are necessary to engage with any international legal issue. Students are then introduced to three sub-disciplines within international law: international humanitarian law of armed conflict, international criminal law and collective security. Through the study of these three areas of international law students are introduced to a range of contemporary issues that require the application of the foundation rules and structures to develop awareness of both the limitations and potential of international law as a tool for change. Students will leave the course with capacity to address international legal problems with confidence as well as awareness of specific contemporary issues and how international law has, in particular, been used to address issues of state responsibility, international crime and maintain international peace and security.

Course leader
Dr Gina Heathcote and Dr Muin Boase

Target group
Current students, professionals + leisure learners

Course aim
On successful completion of the course, a student should be able to demonstrate the ability to:Understanding of the foundations of international law, including the sources of international law and the capacity for state responsibility to be realised for breaches of obligationsCapacity for critical interrogation of specific regimes within international law, in particular international humanitarian law, international criminal law and collective security structuresAbility to reflect and engage with the spaces for transformation of international law to address persistent inequalities within the global order

Credits info
7.5 ECTS Please note that summer courses are not accredited by SOAS.Students are usually able to obtain credits from their home institution and typically our courses receive 3 credits in the US system and 7.5 ECTS in the European system. If you intend to claim credits from your home institution, please check the requirements with them before you enrol. We will be happy to assist you in any way we can, however please be aware that the decision to award credits rests with your home institution.Assessment will be optional and will vary for each course. Participants will be provided with a certificate of attendance and transcripts will be available on request.

Fee info
GBP 1400: TuitionA tuition fee of 1400 will be charged per 3-week programme. This figure does not include accommodation fees.Application feeA one-off, non-refundable application fee of 60 will be charged to cover administration costs. Please visit the SOAS online store to make your application fee payment.DiscountsAn early bird discount of 10% is available if fees are paid by 31 March 2015.15% discount for SOAS Alumni.20% discount for current SOAS students.Other discounts are available for partner institutions and groups, please contact us for further information.

Scholarships
SOAS, University of London offers a limited number of scholarships for participation in academic courses which are part of sessions 2 and 3 of the SOAS Academic Summer School 2015 programme. These scholarships are in the form of partial fee waivers to cur

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