International Law and Security module (LW51123)

International Law & Security

Aims

This module aims to give students advanced knowledge and understanding of key issues relating to International Law and Security and to inculcate a theoretical understanding of the concept of security in international law.

Examples of content

• collective security
• the United Nations Security Council
• Security Council: economic sanctions
• the prohibition on the use of force
• the Security Council: use of force
• the law of armed conflict
• United Nations peacekeeping

SCQF credits

20

Module Reading List