Introductory description
The module aims to give students an understanding of the key rules, institutions and actors in the field of International Economic Law (IEL). It will also explore IEL’s social, environmental and developmental impacts.
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Module aims
The module aims to give students an understanding of the key rules, institutions and actors in the field of International Economic Law (IEL). It will also explore IEL’s social, environmental and developmental impacts.
Outline syllabus
This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.
The module will introduce and examine key aspects of international economic law (IEL) with a focus on international trade law, international investment law, international financial law and the regulation of transnational corporations. It will provide an overview of the legal foundations of the global economy and the regulatory frameworks governing international economic relations.
The module will examine the impact of IEL on a range of actors and issues including its impact on developing countries, the protection of the rights and interests of workers, the protection of the environment, and the promotion of sustainable development. The module will also consider the evolving nature of this branch of public international law, including changes brought about by the processes of globalization and emerging initiatives aimed at creating more socially and ecologically responsive international economic norms.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
- Have an understanding of the rules, institutions and the role played by key actors in the field of International Economic Law
- Understand the historical context of key IEL institutions and agreements in international trade, investment and financial law and the rationale for their development.
- Critically engage with debates about the legitimacy, effectiveness and fairness of key IEL rules and institutions and interrogate whose interests they promote.
- Consider and evaluate the intersection between IEL rules and institutions and other values (such as sustainable development) and advancements (such as the growth of the digital economy).
- Appreciate a range of key social justice issues raised by specific IEL law rules and demonstrate an ability to evaluate the extent to which existing rules successfully incorporate consideration of these issues, and how they might be reformed in the future.
- Articulate arguments orally and in writing supported by evidence and analysis
Indicative reading list
VAN DEN BOSSCHE, Peter, The Law and Policy of the World Trade Organization: Texts, Cases and Materials 3rd edition (Cambridge University press, 2013)
View reading list on Talis Aspire
Subject specific skills
No subject specific skills defined for this module.
Transferable skills
No transferable skills defined for this module.
Study time
| Type |
Required |
| Lectures |
18 sessions of 1 hour (12%)
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| Seminars |
7 sessions of 1 hour (5%)
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| Private study |
125 hours (83%)
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| Total |
150 hours |
Private study description
No private study requirements defined for this module.
Costs
No further costs have been identified for this module.
You must pass all assessment components to pass the module.
Students can register for this module without taking any assessment.
Assessment group A
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Weighting |
Study time |
Eligible for self-certification |
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Written Assignment
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100%
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No
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Students will choose from a list of essay questions provided.
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Feedback on assessment
Individual and generic feedback via Moodle, with the option for one to one feedback by student request.
Courses
This module is Optional for:
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UIBA-MN34 Law and Business Four Year (Qualifying Degree)
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Year 3 of
MN34 Law and Business Studies Four Year (Qualifying Degree)
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Year 4 of
MN34 Law and Business Studies Four Year (Qualifying Degree)
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Year 2 of
ULAA-M130 Undergraduate Law
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ULAA-M300 Undergraduate Law
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Year 2 of
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Year 3 of
M300 Law
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ULAA-M105 Undergraduate Law (3 year) (Qualifying Degree)
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Year 2 of
M105 Law (3 year) (Qualifying Degree)
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Year 3 of
M105 Law (3 year) (Qualifying Degree)
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Year 2 of
ULAA-M131 Undergraduate Law (4 Year)
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ULAA-M106 Undergraduate Law (4 year) (Qualifying Degree)
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Year 2 of
M106 Law (4 year) (Qualifying Degree)
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Year 3 of
M106 Law (4 year) (Qualifying Degree)
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Year 4 of
M106 Law (4 year) (Qualifying Degree)
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ULAA-M104 Undergraduate Law (Year Abroad)
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Year 2 of
M104 Law (Year Abroad)
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Year 4 of
M104 Law (Year Abroad)
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Year 2 of
ULAA-M132 Undergraduate Law (Year Abroad)
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ULAA-M108 Undergraduate Law (Year Abroad) (Qualifying Degree)
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Year 2 of
M108 Law (Year Abroad) (Qualifying Degree)
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Year 4 of
M108 Law (Year Abroad) (Qualifying Degree)
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Year 3 of
UIBA-MN31 Undergraduate Law and Business Studies
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Year 3 of
UIBA-MN32 Undergraduate Law and Business Studies
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UIBA-MN35 Undergraduate Law and Business Studies with Intercalated Year (3+1)
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Year 3 of
MN35 Law and Business Studies with Intercalated Year (3+1)
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Year 4 of
MN35 Law and Business Studies with Intercalated Year (3+1)
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Year 3 of
ULAA-ML33 Undergraduate Law and Sociology
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Year 2 of
ULAA-M133 Undergraduate Law with French Law
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Year 2 of
ULAA-M10A Undergraduate Law with French Law (Qualifying Degree)
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Year 2 of
ULAA-M134 Undergraduate Law with German Law
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Year 2 of
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Year 3 of
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Year 2 of
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ULAA-M113 Undergraduate Law with Humanities (4 Year) (Qualifying Degree)
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Year 2 of
M113 Law with Humanities (4 year) (Qualifying Degree)
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Year 3 of
M113 Law with Humanities (4 year) (Qualifying Degree)
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Year 2 of
ULAA-M115 Undergraduate Law with Social Sciences (3 Year) (Qualifying Degree)
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UPHA-V7MW Undergraduate Politics, Philosophy and Law
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Year 2 of
V7MW Politics, Philosophy and Law
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Year 3 of
V7MW Politics, Philosophy and Law
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Year 4 of
UPHA-V7MX Undergraduate Politics, Philosophy and Law (with Intercalated Year)
This module is Unusual option for:
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UPHA-V7MW Undergraduate Politics, Philosophy and Law
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Year 2 of
V7MW Politics, Philosophy and Law
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Year 3 of
V7MW Politics, Philosophy and Law
This module is Option list A for:
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Year 4 of
ULAA-M10A Undergraduate Law with French Law (Qualifying Degree)
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Year 4 of
ULAA-M10C Undergraduate Law with German Law (Qualifying Degree)
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Year 4 of
ULAA-M113 Undergraduate Law with Humanities (4 Year) (Qualifying Degree)
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Year 3 of
ULAA-M115 Undergraduate Law with Social Sciences (3 Year) (Qualifying Degree)
This module is Option list B for:
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ULAA-ML34 BA in Law and Sociology (Qualifying Degree)
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Year 3 of
ML34 Law and Sociology (Qualifying Degree)
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Year 4 of
ML34 Law and Sociology (Qualifying Degree)
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Year 5 of
ULAA-ML35 BA in Law and Sociology (Qualifying Degree) (with Intercalated year)
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Year 4 of
ULAA-ML33 Undergraduate Law and Sociology
This module is Option list E for:
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Year 2 of
UPHA-V7MW Undergraduate Politics, Philosophy and Law