Course Modules

This module introduces you to European Union law and the impetus behind the formation of the European Union. This provides an insight into the law-making institutions of the European Union, the different sources of EU law and the relationship between […]

This module continues the study of EU law, which examines the substantive law of the European single market, focusing on free movement of goods, services and people. You will also look at individual rights under EU law, including the protection

This module examines different sources of human rights law, its impact on the English Legal System and considers different substantive areas of the law under the European Convention on Human Rights including absolute, limited and qualified rights.

This module explores the history and contemporary politics of Britain’s relationship with continental Europe. You will chart in place the reasons for European integration and the expansion of the ‘European Union’ from the 1950s to the present day. the module

This module provides a thematic and historical introduction to the idea of international organisations (inter-governmental organisations). It will introduce you to the core international institutions and their histories through the twentieth century, including: United Nations (UN) North Atlantic Treaty Organisation

This module provides you with an understanding of contemporary Russia and Eurasia. You will examine the recent conflicts across the region through the prism of nationalism and identity politics. The module re-examines these conflicts by focusing on the sources of

This module focuses on the emerging global security challenges because of tensions between nations in recent years. As part of this, you will consider the causes, consequences, and contemporary expressions of issues such as: terrorism cyber-security bio-security migration corruption trans-national

This module looks at key moments in the development of globalization focusing on moments in which the world came together, such as the Bretton Woods conference in 1944, when the terms of global trade were outlined after the rupture of

This module explores how nation state actors, international organisations, NGOs and other global heritage institutions (e.g. British Museum/Guggenheim) work in a world of international heritage management. You will consider key questions of post-colonial power, diplomacy, agency, censorship, freedom of speech.

This module analyses the link between civil society/NGO sector and international development. You will examine some of the main players within the charity sector development organisations (such as Oxfam), as well as some of the important international development NGOs. In