Postgraduate Course: International Criminal Law (semester 1 only) (LAWS11219)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Law |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Law |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
This course focuses on the study of selected foundational aspects of international and transnational criminal law and international co-operation in the administration of justice. Specifically, it addresses issues of jursdiction, crimes of international concern, drug trafficking and money laundering. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| By the end of the course, students should be able to demonstrate a critical knowledge and understanding of foundational issues in international criminal law, a familiarity with the principal literature on the topics covered by the course, and an ability to comment critically and engage in debate on the issues raised. |
Assessment Information
| One essay of no more than 4000 words (100%) |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Prof Bill Gilmore
Tel: (0131 6)50 2050
Email: Bill.Gilmore@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Lene Mccool
Tel: (0131 6)50 2022
Email: lene.mccool@ed.ac.uk |
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