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Postgraduate Course: International Environmental Law (PGGE11066)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Geosciences CollegeCollege of Science and Engineering
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) Credits20
Home subject areaPostgraduate Courses (School of GeoSciences) Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThe principal aim of this course is to give students an understanding of contemporary developments in international law with regard to the protection of the environment and the sustainable utilisation of natural resources. Students with no prior knowledge of public international law will not find the course too difficult. Note: this course is only available to students registered on the MSc Environmental Sustainability or MSc Environment and Development programmes.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Particular attention will be paid throughout the course to the processes of international law-making and institutional management. The contents and implementation of a range of important international environmental regimes will be analysed. Students will gain an understanding of the factors affecting the negotiation, definition and successful operation of international regimes designed to protect the environment and natural resources.
Assessment Information
MSc students are assessed by one essay of not more than 6000 words, on a topic chosen by the course organiser. This essay counts for 100% of the final marks and there are no examinations, assessment is by coursework only.
Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
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Contacts
Course organiserDr Simon Allen
Tel: (0131 6)50 7215
Email: simon.allen@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMrs Christine Wilson
Tel: (0131 6)50 4866
Email: Christine.Wilson@ed.ac.uk
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