University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 30

ECTS credits : 15

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: 12 noon - 2.00 pm Wed

This module investigates international law as a paradigm for critically analysing international relations. It sees international law as an arena for debates about core values of the international system and a mechanism for the balancing of competing values that underpin it. At the same time, international law is constrained by international political realities. Throughout the module we will contend not just with the fundamental assumptions about international order, but also question in what ways this order is developing. We will strive to better understand the complex relationship between law and politics in the international arena.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 1 seminar (x11 weeks), plus individual meetings to discuss research assignments.

Scheduled learning hours: 47

Guided independent study hours: 252

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 100% Coursework

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 100%

Re-assessment: 100% Coursework

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr M Peter
Module teaching staff: Dr Mateja Peter, Dr Adam Bower, Dr Anthony Lang, Prof Caroline Humfress
Module coordinator email mp240@st-andrews.ac.uk