Course Modules

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 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 the politics and international relations in East Asia through analysis of the interconnections between regional development and geopolitical contestation in history and today. You will consider the legacies of the Imperial Chinese tributary system, through to the

This module introduces you to international law: the body of law which governs the legal relations between or among states and nations. You will study the theories, principles and processes of international law, including its sources, legal personality, jurisdiction, and

This module explores a key international relations question concerning environmental and climate change. You will examine the various organisations and campaign groups involved and their perspectives on the issue and explore the role of diplomacy in global negotiations and initiatives

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