Overview

NFQ Level 9, Minor Award

The Postgraduate Certificate in International Law is a part-time programme running for 9 months from the date of first registration for the programme.

Progression

LLM (International Human Rights Law and Public Policy)
Postgraduate Diploma in Law (International Human Rights Law and Public Policy)

Candidates who successfully complete the Postgraduate Certificate in International Law may undertake the LLM (International Human Rights Law and Public Policy) or the Postgraduate Diploma in Law (International Human Rights Law and Public Policy).

Programme Requirements

For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements. 

Programme Requirements

Module List

Code	Title	Credits
Elective Modules
Students take modules to the value of 30 credits from the following:		30
LW6566	Contemporary Issues in International Law (5)
LW6606	International Human Rights Law (10)
LW6618	Climate Change Law and Policy (5)
LW6623	Global Maritime Security (5)
LW6627	International Environmental Law (5)
LW6633	Public International Law (5)
LW6634	Refugee and Forced Displacement Law (10)
Total Credits		30

Examinations

Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards Book and for each module in the Book of Modules.

Programme Learning Outcomes

Programme Learning Outcomes for Postgraduate Certificate in International Law (NFQ Level 9, Minor Award)

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Critically evaluate and analyse key concepts in International law;
  
• Critically evaluate and analyse the conceptual and practical challenges that arise in the implementation and enforcement of international law;
  
• Critically evaluate primary and secondary legal materials of relevance to International Law including legislation, international legal instruments, case-law and academic commentary;
  
• Demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving legal problems in International Law;
  
• Demonstrate original, independent and critical thinking in relation to relevant legal issues;
  
• Connect changing values and sentiments in society with legal developments in respect of International Law.