Law - University of Hull Postgraduate Study Guide 2009

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Postgraduate study

THE UNIVERSITY OF HULL

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CONTENTS

OUR MISSION STATEMENT 2

THE LAW SCHOOL AND ITS STUDENTS 3

POSTGRADUATE LAW PROGRAMMES 5

TAUGHT PROGRAMMES 6LLM in International Law 7LLM in International Business Law 8LLM in International Human Rights Law 9LLM in Human Rights and Criminology 10LLM in European Public Law 11Dual LLM in European Public Law with American University,

Washington College of Law 12MA in Restorative Justice 13MA in International Law and Politics 14

GENERAL INFORMATIONResearch programmes and specialist research bodies 16Lectures, seminars and student activities 17Student support 19Scholarships and applications 20

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The Law School is committed to the ideal of anacademy of legal scholars fostering critical enquiry andlearning. Its aim is to foster evaluation, analysis andpresentation of legal ideas and phenomena, includingformal legal rules, principles and concepts, informalnorms and legal institutions, practices and procedures,whether or not these are conventionally recognised orformally defined as part of the legal system.

The Law School attaches priority to the promotion ofscholarship through the development and enrichment ofits research activities and output.The school recognisesthe obligation of its entire academic staff to contributethrough their research to the body of legal scholarship,and sees research as an essential foundation forsuccessful teaching and service activity.The school isalso committed to the expansion of, and support for,postgraduate student research.

The school is committed to its undergraduate andpostgraduate teaching, recognising and valuing the factthat students will come from different places anddiverse backgrounds, with different experiences andfrom different disciplines.

The school is committed to excellence in teaching andlearning, and acknowledges the importance of itsobligation to all its students to provide the best possiblelegal education.The school is committed to using avariety of teaching methods tailored to suit the aim ofproducing critical learners, with students as participantsin this process rather than customers.

The school is committed to regular reviews of itsorganisational and institutional structures in order topromote the development of a framework for thegeneration and communication of ideas and openchannels of communication. It will continue to developand allocate resources so as to exploit its opportunitiesto contribute to the activities of the scholarlycommunity of which it is a part.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

Here we introducepostgraduate study

in the Law School atthe University of

Hull.We hope youwill find this

brochure useful. Ifany of your questionsremain unanswered,

please get in touchwith us and we will

respond to yourqueries as quicklyand as fully as we

can.

The Law School has offered research degrees in lawsince its foundation in 1927, and it began teachingspecialised postgraduate courses in 1982.Today, wehave a large, diverse and vibrant population ofinternational students who are engaged in a variety ofpostgraduate studies.

The vast majority of these students are enrolled in theschool’s one-year taught Masters programmes, fromwhich they are able to choose a range of modularcourses and named LLMs to suit their particularinterests.The teaching of these programmes occursprimarily in the Law School, but students have theopportunity to pursue modules in other departments.Most of the taught postgraduate modules in law arebased on the research activities of the members ofstaff involved.

We also have an active community of research studentspursuing research programmes leading to MPhil or PhDdegrees.The school’s research programmes allowindividuals to pursue in-depth studies on a chosen topicin an environment that is conducive to cutting-edgeresearch.

In addition to these programmes, the Law School offersan MA in International Law and Politics in conjunctionwith the Department of Politics and InternationalStudies, and an MA in Restorative Justice in conjunctionwith the Department of Social Sciences.

The Law School prides itself on the interest it takes inthe intellectual development and general welfare of itsstudents.We recognise that postgraduate studentsoccupy a position which is central to our mission, andwe devote significant resources and energy to ensuringthat your time spent in Hull will be fulfilling.

We provide a strong support network to assist youthroughout your studies. On arrival in the Law School,all students are assigned to a personal supervisor whowill be available to discuss both academic and non-academic matters concerning their progress and well-being.You will have regular access to your teachers andother members of staff, as we take care to be an openand friendly department.

We are confident that you will find a programme ofstudy here which will both stimulate your interest andmeet all the needs of your planned career.

Richard BurchillPostgraduate Director

THE LAW SCHOOL AND ITS STUDENTS



LOCATIONThe Law School occupies the fourth floor of theWilberforce Building on the University’s spaciousmain campus. Staff rooms and offices are situatedtogether, and seminars, small-group teaching, researchmeetings and other similar events are held in thisarea. Lectures are generally given within theWilberforce Building, which also houses two readingrooms and computer facilities. It is served by two liftsso that individuals with physical disabilities shouldhave no problem in gaining access.

LAW LIBRARYA good library is an essential tool for law students.The law collection (the Sir Roy Marshall Library) ishoused on the second floor of the Brynmor JonesLibrary, with generous provision of reading space.Thelibrary has a fully computerised catalogue and a lawcollection comprising in excess of 30,000 volumes oflaw reports, statutes and periodicals, as well as beinghome to the University’s Documentation Centre forthe European Union.

The library is continually expanding access toelectronic information resources, making a valuablecontribution to the learning process. It has extensiveopening hours and borrowing arrangements thatvary from a few hours or overnight loan for keytexts to two weeks and vacation loans for materialsin less demand.

The library also houses photocopying facilities andcomputer workstations, in addition to the computerfacilities available in the Law School and the mainComputer Centre on the campus. Library staff arealways willing to assist with enquiries and to provideyou with training in the use of its resources.

We regard the library as a primary resource forstudents and have given it priority funding.

LAW STUDENTSThe Law School has a long record of collaborationand involvement with many different parts of theworld. Over the last decade alone, students frommore than 90 countries have studied here.We aredetermined that the school will maintain its mix byage, gender and national origin. It is a source of pridethat so many of our students have complimented usabout the level of pastoral care on offer and theinterest taken in them as individuals.

MASTER OF LAWSThe Law School offers one-year full-time taughtMasters programmes in

• International Law• International Business Law• International Human Rights Law• Human Rights and Criminology• European Public Law• European Public Law dual with American

University,Washington College of Law

These programmes are also available part-time overtwo years, but only to UK or European Unionstudents.

The LLM in European Public Law and the Dual LLMare unique in British universities.The first gives youthe opportunity to study the major public lawsystems of Europe, how they influence each otherand how, in turn, they are influenced by EuropeanUnion law.The dual programme affords participantsthe opportunity to study the major public lawsystems of both Europe and the United States. Itleads to separate LLM degrees from Hull andWashington College of Law.

MASTER OF ARTSIn conjunction with the Department of SocialSciences, the Law School offers a one-year full-timetaught (online) MA programme in Restorative Justice.

In conjunction with the Department of Politics andInternational Studies, we offer a one-year full-timetaught MA in International Law and Politics.

HIGHER DEGREES BY RESEARCHThe Law School welcomes applications to undertakeprogrammes of research leading to the degree ofMPhil or PhD.The School is able to offer astimulating and vibrant research environment, andcandidates will benefit from high-quality supervisionprovided by leading scholars in their respective fields.Research programmes also provide training inresearch skills and personal development.

MODULES AND CREDITSAll taught Masters programmes consist of a series ofassessed courses or individual research projectsknown as modules. Each module is assigned a creditvalue, indicating the learning time you should expectto spend in achieving the specified learningoutcomes. Apart from the Dual LLM, which requires120 credits at each institution, all programmesrequire a total of 180 credits.

TEACHING AND ASSESSMENTIn most of our postgraduate modules, teaching isconducted through seminars, which are oftenstudent-led, requiring the presentation of a shortpaper followed by questions and discussion. In somemodules a ‘task group’ involves discussion and small-group problem solving. A few others use case studiesor combine lectures and seminars.

Assessment is predominantly by essays and classpresentations, but the most important component ofany Masters programme is the 15,000-worddissertation on an approved topic within your subjectarea. In the case of an LLM, the dissertation issupervised by a suitably qualified member of the LawSchool. In the case of the MA in International Lawand Politics, it is also possible for this role to beassigned to a member of the Department of Politicsand International Studies.

PREPARATORY READINGStudents are not required to undertake any specificform of preparation prior to commencing theirprogramme. Some general preliminary reading insubjects likely to be studied will be helpful, but it isnot our practice to issue reading lists in advancesince the texts used in most modules are subject tofrequent change.

POSTGRADUATE LAW PROGRAMMES


TAUGHT PROGRAMMES

LLM in International Law

LLM in International Business Law

LLM in International Human Rights Law

LLM in Human Rights and Criminology

LLM in European Public Law

Dual LLM in European Public Law with American University,WashingtonCollege of Law

MA in Restorative Justice

MA in International Law and Politics

Although the content of each programme, including the forms of assessment and optionsavailable, may well change from year to year, the following is offered as a guide to what can beexpected. Further details are available at www.hull.ac.uk/law/courses/pg.

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LLM in International Law

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ABOUT THE PROGRAMMEThe Law School has a long-standing reputation ininternational legal studies and was one of the firstinstitutions outside London to offer LLMprogrammes in international law.The LLM inInternational Law offers the opportunity to choosefrom a diverse range of subject areas depending onindividual interests and is an ideal choice for thosewishing to develop or expand their knowledge ofgeneral international law.The programme will bebeneficial for anyone looking to develop their legalexperience or for those from other disciplineslooking to enter into international legal studies.

The programme is taught wholly at the Hull Campus.It has one commencement in September of eachyear and runs for 12 months.

PROGRAMME CONTENTThe programme consists of three semesters.The firsttwo semesters comprise taught modules, andstudents pursue three modules per semester.There isa wide range of modules to choose from, and mostmodules are directly based on the research interestsof the staff involved.The final semester of theprogramme comprises the Dissertation, which is asupervised independent research project.

The programme emphasises the development ofresearch skills through the teaching techniques in theindividual modules and through supervision of theDissertation. It provides students with a wide rangeof transferable skills that can be applied to legalpractice or further academic study.

CORE MODULESThere are no compulsory modules for thisprogramme. For individuals who do not have anyexperience in international law, however, the PublicInternational Law module is strongly recommended.All students are required to undertake the 60-creditDissertation.

OPTIONAL MODULES• Admiralty Law• Carriage of Goods by Sea• Children’s Rights• Comparative Company Law• Democratic Values and International Law• Dispute Settlement in the WTO• EC Competition Law and the Global System• Environmental Law • External Relations of the EU• European Human Rights Law• Foundations of Human Rights • International Commercial Arbitration

• International Commercial Law• International Criminal Law• International Development Law • International Human Rights Protection• International Investment Law• International Law and the Use of Force• International Labour Standards• Law of the Sea• Law of Self-Determination• Medicine, Ethics and the Law• Multinational Corporations and the Law• Principles of WTO• Public International Law• World Trade Law

The availability of individual modules will depend onstaffing arrangements.

FURTHER MODULE INFORMATIONStudents need to undertake three 20-credit moduleseach semester. Students are permitted to take amaximum of one 20-credit module per semesteroutside the Law School with prior approval from thePostgraduate Director.

ASSESSMENTThe methods of assessment vary from module tomodule but include research essays, unseenexaminations, writing assignments, oral presentationsand class participation.

SPECIAL FEATURESThe Law School at the University of Hull has a long-standing reputation in general international law, andthe research interests of its staff reflect this. Studentsbenefit from a number of outstanding guest lectureseries: the Josephine Onoh Memorial Lecture, forexample, has attracted a number of top internationallawyers to Hull; the Hilaire McCoubrey MemorialLecture focuses on legal issues relating to the militaryand armed conflict; and the International LawSeminar Series brings to the school a wide range ofinternational legal scholars for guest presentations.The McCoubrey Centre for International Lawprovides a forum for organising the international lawinterests in the school and engages in a number ofresearch activities.

RESEARCH AREASThe research interests of the members of the LawSchool cover a wide range of international legalsubjects. Full details may be found atwww.hull.ac.uk/law/research/index.html.

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Programme code:220074

Duration: Full-time 1year; part-time 2 years.

Attendance: Depends onyour choice of modules.

Entry requirements:A first or second class

Honours degree orequivalent in a relevant

subject area orappropriate professional

experience.You must alsobe able to demonstrateEnglish-language ability

equivalent to IELTS 6.5.

Fees: Information available at

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Location: Hull Campus.

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LLM in International Business Law

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ABOUT THE PROGRAMMEThe LLM in International Business Law providesstudents with the opportunity to study anassortment of subjects relevant to economic andcommercial activity around the world. Given theforce of globalisation and the ever-expanding globaleconomy, the impact of legal regulation in the worldof international business activity is a vital andfascinating area of study.This programme coversglobal, European and domestic business concerns andthe interaction among the different levels ofjurisdiction. It allows further specialisation inparticular areas such as the World TradeOrganisation or commercial transactions and isequally ideal for those looking to enter the field ofinternational business regulation.

For individuals who have just completed an MBA ora related postgraduate business degree, or for thoseconsidering this route, the LLM in InternationalBusiness Law provides the perfect accompaniment.


PROGRAMME CONTENTThe programme consists of three semesters.The firsttwo semesters comprise taught modules, andstudents pursue three modules per semester.There isa wide range of modules to choose from, and mostmodules are directly based on the research interestsof the staff involved.The final semester comprises theDissertation, which is a supervised independentresearch project.


CORE MODULES:There are no compulsory modules for thisprogramme. Students are able to choose from awide range of subjects in the field of business andcommercial law and have the opportunity tospecialise in particular areas.

OPTIONAL MODULES• Admiralty Law• Carriage of Goods by Sea• Comparative Company Law• Dispute Settlement in the World Trade

Organisation

• EC Competition Law• Environmental Law• European External Trade Relations• Europeanisation of Private Law• International Business Transactions• International Commercial Arbitration• International Commercial Law• International Consumer Law• International Development Law• International Investment Law• International Labour Standards• Market Regulation in the EU• Multinational Corporations and the Law• Principles of WTO• Public International Law• World Trade Law




SPECIAL FEATURESThe Law School has a number of experts in a varietyof areas related to business law. It has recentlyformed a research grouping through the Trade andCommercial Law Centre. Members of staff haveundertaken research and advisory roles withorganisations such as the European Union, the WTOand domestic government agencies.The school alsohas strong links with private firms and businesses.Theprogramme is far-reaching in its breadth and depth,covering areas of public and private law andencompassing cross-jurisdictional perspectives.



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LLM in International Human Rights Law

ABOUT THE PROGRAMMEThe promotion and protection of internationalhuman rights took shape following the atrocities ofWorld War II. Since that time it has grown in breadthand importance and has evolved into anindispensable area of international law and relations,having a substantial impact on domestic legal practiceas well.The promotion and protection of humanrights is not confined to legal practice, but it isthrough international law that the bulk ofpromotional activity is carried out.The programmewill appeal to any individuals interested in furtheringtheir knowledge of human rights for the purpose ofentering into legal practice, engaging in advocacyactivities or pursuing further academic study. It isgrounded in legal practice but also adopts aninterdisciplinary and theoretical approach to study.




CORE MODULESThere are no compulsory modules for thisprogramme.We do recommend, however, thatstudents with no prior experience in human rightslaw take International Human Rights Protection orFoundations of Human Rights or both in Semester 1.

OPTIONAL MODULES• Children’s Rights• Democratic Values and International Law• European Human Rights Law• Foundations of Human Rights• Human Rights Violations and Criminology• International Criminal Law• International Development Law• International Human Rights Protection• International Labour Standards• International Law and the Use of Force• Law of Self-Determination• Medicine, Ethics and the Law• Public International Law




SPECIAL FEATURESThe Law School at the University of Hull has a long-standing reputation in international law, and many ofits staff have research interests related to humanrights. Students benefit from a number of outstandingguest lecture series: the Josephine Onoh MemorialLecture, for example, has attracted a number of topinternational lawyers to Hull; the Hilaire McCoubreyMemorial Lecture focuses on legal issues relating tothe military and armed conflict; and the internationallaw seminar series brings to the school a wide rangeof international legal scholars for guest presentations.The McCoubrey Centre for International Lawprovides a forum for organising the international lawinterests in the school and engages in a number ofresearch activities related to human rights.



LLM in Human Rights and Criminology

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ABOUT THE PROGRAMMEThis unique interdisciplinary programme is providedin conjunction with the Department of SocialSciences. It focuses on the relationship betweencriminology, criminal justice, and the law andprinciples of human rights. It explores the humanrights standards applicable to criminal justiceinstitutions, and the study of human rights violationsas forms of criminal behaviour. Students are given theopportunity to engage in both legal andcriminological analysis of human rights issues, whichhave developed into a crucial area of concern at alllevels of society. In developing their knowledge andinsight in relation to human rights, they benefit fromtaking modules in both the Law School and theDepartment of Social Sciences.The programme’sinterdisciplinary nature makes it ideal for bothlawyers and non-lawyers.




CORE MODULESStudents are required to take Foundations of HumanRights and Theorising about Crime in Semester 1 andHuman Rights Violations in Semester 2. A further 60credits need to be taken from the lists of optionalmodules offered by the Law School and theDepartment of Social Sciences.

OPTIONAL MODULESLaw School• Democratic Values and International Law• European Human Rights Law• International Criminal Law• International Labour Standards• International Law and the Use of Force• International Human Rights Protection• International Humanitarian Law• Law of Self-Determination• Medicine, Ethics and the Law

Criminology • Contemporary Imprisonment• Criminal Justice• Policing• Victims of Crime and Community Responses




SPECIAL FEATURESThis programme provides individuals with theopportunity to pursue an interdisciplinary approachto the study of human rights. It explores the humanrights standards applicable to criminal justiceinstitutions and looks at human rights violations asforms of criminal behaviour. Students benefit from anumber of outstanding guest lecture series in theLaw School and the Department of Social Sciences.


The research interests of members of theDepartment of Social Sciences are detailed atwww.hull.ac.uk/socsci/research/index.html.


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LLM in European Public Law

ABOUT THE PROGRAMMEThis programme offers a unique opportunity tostudy an area of ever-increasing importance as theEuropean Union continues to expand in both depthand breadth. Students have the opportunity to studythe major public law systems of Europe, how theyinfluence each other and how, in turn, they areinfluenced by the European Union. A major theme ofthe programme is the emergence or otherwise of adistinctively European public law under the influenceof European legal developments.The programme isled by Professor Patrick Birkinshaw, a well-knownexpert in this field, editor of the journal EuropeanPublic Law and author of the seminal work in thearea, European Public Law (2003). It will appeal tothose looking to specialise in European legal studiesas well as those from outside Europe looking toadopt a comparative approach based on theEuropean experience.




CORE MODULESStudents are required to take European Public Law Iin the first semester and European Public Law II inthe second semester, for a total of 40 credits.Theremaining 80 credits (four modules) are to takenfrom the list of optional modules.

OPTIONAL MODULES• American Public Law• British Public Law• Democratic Values and International Law• European Human Rights Law• EC Competition Law and the Global System• European Union Law• External Relations of the EU• Foundations of Human Rights• French and German Public Law• International Criminal Law• International Human Rights Protection• International Humanitarian Law• Law of Self-Determination• Medicine, Ethics and the Law• Public International Law




SPECIAL FEATURESThe Law School has been at the forefront ofEuropean legal studies for many years.The Instituteof European Public Law is based in the school andwas the first research centre in the UK dedicated toEuropean public law.The institute supports publiclectures by leading experts and hosts the publicationof the leading journal in the field of European public law.

RESEARCH AREASThe research interests of the members of the LawSchool cover a wide range of public law areas,stretching across domestic, European andinternational jurisdictions. Further details may befound at www.hull.ac.uk/law/research/index.html.


Dual LLM in European Public Law

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Duration: Full-time 12–15 months








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Location: Hull Campus /American University,

Washington, DC.

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ABOUT THE PROGRAMMEThis Masters programme is unique in Britishuniversities as it provides students with theopportunity to study the public law systems ofEurope and the United States, leading to separateLLM degrees from Hull and American University’sWashington College of Law. Both institutions areglobally recognised for their expertise and teaching inthe area of public law.The programme allowsstudents to obtain degrees from both institutions inless time than it would take to complete themseparately and therefore make considerable savingson tuition costs.The programme also allows studentssignificant flexibility in start dates and scheduling.Further details may be found atwww.hull.ac.uk/law/courses/pg/llm_washington.html.

PROGRAMME CONTENTStudents on this programme pursue taught modulesduring a semester of study at the Law School in Hulland a semester of study at the Washington School ofLaw. In both cases students are allowed to choosefrom a wide range of modules that will develop acomparative understanding of public law. At Hull,students are part of the European Public Lawprogramme; at Washington, they are part of the Lawand Government programme.The final semestercomprises the Dissertation, which is a supervisedindependent research project.

CORE MODULESAt Hull, you must take the module European PublicLaw; at Washington, you must take The WashingtonLawyer.

OPTIONAL MODULESAt both Hull and Washington, you can undertake awide range of optional modules – too many to listhere. Further details may be found atwww.hull.ac.uk/law/courses/pg/llm_washington.html.


SPECIAL FEATURESThe appeal of this programme is the opportunitythat it provides students to study at two differentinstitutions in the two different countries and obtaindegrees from both.The institutions involved are well-recognised centres of excellence in the field of publiclaw, and students benefit from the vibrant researchcultures and exciting life experiences that they bothprovide.

RESEARCH AREASBoth the Law School at Hull and the WashingtonCollege of Law have impressive research reputationsin the field of public law, and both institutions haveactive research centres. Full details may be found atwww.hull.ac.uk/law/research/index.html andwww.wcl.american.edu/llmlawandgov/faculty.cfm.


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Attendance: Full-time upto 8 hours a week; part-

time up to 4 hours a week(online lectures, activities

and discussion).

Entry requirements:Applicants are normallyexpected to have a 2.1

degree or equivalent in alaw, social sciences orcognate discipline, but

those with otherqualifications and relevantexperience – particularly

restorative justiceexperience – are carefullyconsidered.You must also

be able to demonstrateEnglish-language ability


Fees: Details atwww.hull.ac.uk/marj.

Location: Distancelearning.

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MA in Restorative Justice (online)

ABOUT THE PROGRAMMEThe MA in Restorative Justice was developed and istaught by academics at the forefront of restorativejustice scholarship.The programme provides a uniqueopportunity to study this fascinating and importantphenomenon. It is suitable for

• graduates looking to specialise after their firstdegree

• those involved in the practice of restorative justicein a professional or voluntary capacity

• professionals and managers in criminal justiceagencies, educational institutions, the health sector,business and international conflict resolution whoare interested in finding out about the potential ofrestorative justice

• anybody with an interest in the future of criminaljustice and conflict resolution

The programme commences in September of eachyear and runs for 12 months (full-time) or 24months (part-time). For further details go towww.hull.ac.uk/marj.

PROGRAMME CONTENTThe MA in Restorative Justice imparts anunderstanding of

• the key ideas and values of restorative justice• the historical development of restorative justice

and its various contemporary applications• the relationship of restorative justice to traditional

conceptions of criminal justice• the nature of the key practices of restorative

justice, such as conferencing, victim–offendermediation and circle processes

• the knowledge and skills required to evaluatecritically the ideas and practices of restorativejustice

• the aims and methods of research into restorativejustice

• what we know about the effects of restorativejustice

CORE MODULES• The Principles of Restorative Justice• International Restorative Processes• Crime, Justice and Punishment• Victims, Rights and Justice• Peacemaking Criminology• Research Skills for Restorative Justice

Students must also undertake a dissertation over thesummer period.

FURTHER MODULE INFORMATIONModules are taught online, and students have theopportunity to read lectures that have been writtenby published authorities in the field. Lectures aresupported by books, DVDs and CD-ROMs whichare included in the course fee. Online discussionbetween students and academics at the University isbuilt into the weekly sessions, and this is furthersupported by one-to-one email supervision. Studentsare given opportunities to visit the University and tomeet both staff and students working and studyingon the course The dissertation is an independentstudy of 12,000–15,000 words, supervised by anacademic member of staff.

ASSESSMENTAssessment is by essays which are submitted digitallyto the University for marking.There are noexaminations on this course, though there will beone or two introductory web- and computer-basedtasks to help familiarise you with the learningenvironment.

SPECIAL FEATURESThe MA in Restorative Justice is a distance-learningprogramme which can be studied off campus whereand when it suits you best, whether full-time or part-time. It can be studied alongside full-timeemployment (we recommend the part-timeprogramme in this case) and without visiting the UK.However, students have the opportunity to visit theUK and the University twice during the programme ifthey wish (accommodation and food are provided,but we do not pay your travel costs). As well as theMA itself, students also have the opportunity to takea short mediator/facilitator training programme foran additional fee (to be arranged).

RESEARCH AREASThe Law School and the Department of SocialSciences have strong reputations in the field ofrestorative justice and related subject areas. Anumber of individuals from both departments are atthe forefront of restorative justice scholarship.Further details may be found atwww.hull.ac.uk/law/research/index.html andwww.hull.ac.uk/socsci/research/index.html.


MA in International Law and Politics

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ABOUT THE PROGRAMMEThis programme is provided in conjunction with theDepartment of Politics and International Studies, andindividuals undertaking it will register in thatdepartment.

The programme offers a comprehensive, detailedand fully up-to-date postgraduate education in therelationship between international politics andinternational law. It is aimed at those with an interestin developing a deeper knowledge and understandingof the major issues and debates in contemporaryinternational affairs. It involves modules which drawtogether legal, political, strategic and ethical issues inorder to help students develop a fuller understandingof the world in which we live. Graduates from thisMA tend to pursue careers in governmental,international and non-governmental organisations, thelegal profession and higher education.

The course can be studied full-time (over 12months) or part-time (over 24 months), commencingin September only. Further information may be foundat www.hull.ac.uk/law/courses/pg/ma_lawpolitics.html.

PROGRAMME CONTENTThe main theme is the relationship betweeninternational politics and international law, but theprogramme also draws on associated academic areassuch as strategic studies, political economy and ethics.

As a core element of the programme, you studyinternational relations theory and public internationallaw.You also participate in a series of role-play casestudies designed to highlight the themes and areasnoted above.You will acquire and develop skillswhich will enable you to identify and analyse thefactors which motivate and constrain states andother key actors on the international stage.

Students have the opportunity to study a wide rangeof topics and actors, including the balance of power,the role of military means, international organisationssuch as the United Nations, and specific state actors,ranging from the most to the least powerful.

CORE MODULESSemester 1• International Relations Theory: Classical and

Post-Classical Approaches • Public International Law

Semester 2• International Relations Theory: Practical

Applications and Case Studies

OPTIONAL MODULESThe programme boasts a wide array of moduleoptions in both law and politics (broadly defined).Further information may be found atwww.hull.ac.uk/law/courses/pg/ma_lawpolitics.html.

FURTHER MODULE INFORMATIONModules are delivered by seminar to small groups ofstudents. Full-time students choose one optionalmodule in Semester 1 and two optional modules inSemester 2. Part-time students choose a total ofthree optional modules over the course of theirstudies.

ASSESSMENTTwo assessed essays per taught module. One 15,000-word dissertation.

SPECIAL FEATURESThe Department of Politics and International Studieshas been awarded a score of 23 out of 24, andtherefore been recognised as possessing ‘excellencein teaching’, by the Higher Education Funding Councilfor England. It was also awarded a top 5A rating inthe 2001 Research Assessment Exercise.

This MA is recognised by the Economic and SocialResearch Council.

RESEARCH AREASMembers of staff in both departments haveexpertise in many relevant areas, including

• international relations theory• public international law• human rights law• law and politics of the European Community• military strategy• international political economy• world trade law

GENERAL INFORMATION

Research programmes and specialist research bodies

Lectures, seminars and student activities

Student support

Scholarships and applications



HIGHER DEGREES BY RESEARCHThe Law School offers research programmes leadingto the degree of MPhil or PhD. In each of theseprogrammes students undertake detailed researchand analysis of a chosen issue under the supervisionof a member of staff who specialises in that area oflaw.We therefore welcome applications in any areaof law, subject to the availability of an appropriatelyqualified supervisor. Areas of particular researchstrength include

• regulation of corporate power• media regulation• restorative justice• international investment law• environmental law• international criminal law• European public law• commercial law (domestic, European and

international)• human rights (domestic, European and

international)• European Union law• constitutional and administrative law• comparative law• public law • European Union law• public international law (most areas)• international trade law• humanitarian law• law of the sea • contract law

For further details of the research interests ofmembers of the Law School, please visitwww.hull.ac.uk/law/research/index.htm.

For further information on applying, please contactthe Admissions Office at the address on page 20.

RESEARCH CENTRESThe McCoubrey Centre for InternationalLawThis centre was set up in memory of ProfessorHilaire McCoubrey with the aim of promoting abetter understanding of international law, whichencompasses higher standards of humanity, ecology,democracy, peace, sustainability and fairness.Professor McCoubrey taught in the Law School for anumber of years and made a considerablecontribution to the development of the current LLMprogramme and research culture in international law.

The centre acts as a focus for the research activitiesof staff and research students covering a broad rangeof topics. It hosts the Hilaire McCoubrey MemorialLecture, which brings leading scholars in the field ofinternational peace and security to the University. Italso hosts the International Law Seminar Series,which centres on papers given by guest speakers andmembers of the University.

For further information about the activities of theMcCoubrey Centre, please visitwww.hull.ac.uk/law/research/intlaw.html.

The Institute of European Public LawThe University established this institute to provideacademic research and consultancy expertise on awide range of business and commercial policy issuesinvolving the law of the European Union and thepublic law of its member states.The institute waspart of the University’s successful bid for the JeanMonnet Centre of Excellence for Europeanintegration studies.

European law and policy has an increasing impact onorganisations and institutions at all levels, from smallcompanies to national governments. In theenvironmental, social and industrial policy fields it hasespecially important implications for business andpublic-sector bodies, providing an essentialframework for day-to-day management and planning.

As well as offering expertise on a commercialconsultancy basis to private- and public-sectororganisations in regional, national, European andinternational institutions, the institute publishes thejournal European Public Law. It also supports publiclectures delivered by leaders in the field of Europeanpublic law. All lectures are published in EuropeanPublic Law.

For further information about the activities of theinstitute, please visitwww.hull.ac.uk/law/research/iepl.html.

The Institute of Applied EthicsA number of Law School staff members undertakeresearch within the University’s Institute of AppliedEthics (IAE).The institute brings together researchersfrom philosophy, law, politics and cognate disciplinesin ways that provide a creative forum for thedevelopment of projects in applied ethics. Currently,Law School staff members affiliated to the IAE areengaged in projects on competence to consent inbiomedical research, the ethics of restorative justice,the epistemology of expert evidence and the theoryand practice of children’s rights.

RESEARCH PROGRAMMES ANDSPECIALIST RESEARCH BODIES


LECTURES AND SEMINARSThe Josephine Onoh Memorial Lecture inInternational LawThe Josephine Onoh Memorial Fund was establishedin 1984 by the family and friends of Miss Onoh, whowas tragically killed in an air crash at Enugu, Nigeria,in November 1983. Miss Onoh was a graduate ofthe Law School at the University of Hull, and at thetime of her death was registered at the University fora research degree in the field of international law.Theadministrators of the fund therefore considered itappropriate that it should be used to encourage andsupport the study of international law within whatwas then the Faculty of Law. Since 1985, theUniversity has hosted annual lectures in internationallaw given by distinguished international lawyers. Pastspeakers include

• His Excellency Judge Taslim Elias (then President ofthe International Court of Justice)

• His Excellency Judge Sir Robert Jennings (formerWhewell Professor of International Law atCambridge and judge at the International Court ofJustice)

• Her Excellency Dame Rosalyn Higgins (currentjudge at the International Court of Justice)

• Sir Ian Sinclair, KCMG, QC (former legal adviser tothe Foreign and Commonwealth Office)

• Professor Ian Brownlie, CBE, QC, FBA (ChicheleProfessor of Public International Law, University ofOxford)

• Professor Marti Koskenniemi (Director of the ErikCastrén Institute of International Law and HumanRights at the University of Helsinki, Finland)

• Ralph Zacklin (Assistant Secretary-General forLegal Affairs, Office of Legal Affairs, UnitedNations, New York)

• Professor David Freestone (Chief Counsel,Environmentally and Socially SustainableDevelopment and International Law,The WorldBank,Washington, DC)

• Professor Vaughan Lowe (Chichele Professor ofPublic International Law, Fellow of All SoulsCollege, Oxford)

• Professor William A Schabus (Director of the IrishCentre for Human Rights at the NationalUniversity of Ireland, Galway)

The first 13 lectures can be found in ContemporaryIssues in International Law: A Collection of the JosephineOnoh Memorial Lectures, edited by D. Freestone, S.Subedi and S. Davidson (Kluwer Law International,2002).

For further information about the Josephine OnohMemorial Fund, please visitwww.hull.ac.uk/law/about/onohfund.html.

AMJ Maritime Law LectureThe annual AMJ Maritime Law Lecture is now in itsthird year.The lecture is supported by the LawSchool and Andrew M Jackson & Co, a leadingshipping law firm based in Hull, to raise the profile ofmaritime law in the region and beyond. Lectures arefollowed by a panel discussion and reception.Previous lectures have been given by Lord Mustill,Lionel Persey, QC, and Dr Erik Jaap Molenaar, on arange of topics from conflicting uses of ocean spaceto errant masters and mariners.They are attendedby legal practitioners, members of the shippingindustry and members of the University. Students areencouraged to attend and take the opportunity tomeet guests and the speaker.

International Law Seminar SeriesOn a regular basis the McCoubrey Centre forInternational Law hosts seminars that include thepresentation of research on a variety of topicsconcerning international law.These seminarscommonly involve individuals from outside theUniversity, providing staff and students with theopportunity to discuss the leading issues of the day.

Senior Seminar ProgrammeThis regular programme for postgraduates andmembers of staff provides a forum for speakers fromoutside the University and for Hull’s staff andpostgraduates to present and discuss research inprogress.

LECTURES, SEMINARS AND STUDENTACTIVITIES


STUDENT ACTIVITIESStaff–Student CommitteeThe Staff–Student Committee of the Law School isdifferent from other staff–student committees in theUniversity in that it is chaired by an elected student,which gives students the chance to control theagenda. All students have the opportunity to maketheir concerns known through the studentrepresentatives.The committee has been animportant forum in the past and will continue to bea valuable source of staff–student harmony withinthe Law School.

Student societiesThe University and the Law School have alwayswelcomed a large proportion of internationalstudents.This pattern has been reflected in thegrowth of student societies to support students fromvarious countries.The school has long-establishedlinks with South-East Asia, and there is an activeSingapore–Malaysian Students’ Society. In recentyears, the school has developed strong links withGreece and Cyprus.There is a thriving HellenicSociety offering support and a lively cultural andsocial life to its members both inside and outside theLaw School.

The wide range of students from different culturesstudying throughout the University means thatstudents from every kind of background can findfriendship and support in the International Students’Association as well as individual societies such as theAfro-Caribbean Society, the Chinese Society andmany others.


IMMIGRATION AND CULTURAL ADVISERThe Immigration and Cultural Adviser supports therecruitment and retention of international studentsthrough the enhancement of the student experience.In particular, students can receive specialist guidancein relation to all immigration and visa issues.TheImmigration and Cultural Adviser is a member of theInternational Office team.

THE LANGUAGE INSTITUTEThe Language Institute is of special value to studentswho are not native English-speakers. It offersconsultations and courses in English as a ForeignLanguage both to prospective students and to thosewho experience problems after they have beenaccepted.

Some courses are specifically designed to helpstudents improve their English before they begin adegree at Hull or at some other university. A full-timeBridge Programme which runs for the wholeacademic year can be studied for shorter periodsdepending on your language proficiency.There is alsoa Summer Study Programme which brings togetherstudents from all over the world during the weekspreceding the beginning of the academic year.

The Language Institute always welcomes studentsfrom overseas and advises on the best way to setabout acquiring or improving language skills.The aimis to provide assistance which is flexible andresponsive to the particular needs of each student.

We advise all students who are not native speakersof English to contact the Language Institute if theyface any language problems in their written or oralwork. Students may experience difficulties withspoken English in their one-to-one meetings withtutors, or in small-group discussion and debate.Thestaff of the Language Institute are there to help.

There are both courses and opportunities for privatestudy which will enhance students’ languagecompetence.There is a wide range of self-accessaudio tapes in English which deal with pronunciationand intonation, conversational skills, grammar andidiom, etc. Subtitled television news is videotaped.There is also a growing collection of recordedlectures on international law as well as lawprogrammes taken from the BBC.

STUDY ADVICE SERVICESThe Study Advice Services exist to complementacademic teaching by offering one-to-one support,advice and guidance to students at all levels in thefollowing areas:

• academic writing• study skills• computer skills• mathematics and numeracy

They also run regular study discussion groupscovering essays, dissertations, referencing,presentations, time management and examinations.

STUDENT SUPPORT


SCHOLARSHIPS A small number of scholarships are available fromthe Law School for postgraduate study ininternational law.

The Josephine Onoh Memorial ScholarshipsAny student registering for an international law LLMprogramme is eligible for this scholarship. However,preference will be given to applications from Africa.The scholarship will be awarded to individuals whohave demonstrated outstanding academicachievement in their first degree.The value of eachscholarship will normally be approximately £1,000per annum, by way of a contribution towards thepayment of tuition fees. Applications should be madein writing to

Postgraduate SecretaryLaw SchoolThe University of HullHull, HU6 7RXT 01482 466352 F 01482 466388E [email protected]

Fred Madison Memorial ScholarshipStudents intending to pursue research in any area ofinternational law following the LLM programme areeligible to apply for this scholarship.The award willconsist of a £1,000 contribution towards thepayment of tuition fees on the LLM. Individualswishing to be considered for this scholarship willneed to apply in writing setting out their plans andintentions for pursuing a higher degree by research ininternational law after the LLM. Applications shouldbe sent to the Law School’s Postgraduate Secretaryat the address given above.

APPLICATIONSFor entry to taught postgraduate programmes,candidates should normally have or be about toobtain a degree in law or a related discipline (such aspolitics, international relations, business studies,sociology, etc) of first or second class standard or itsequivalent. In some cases it may be necessary forinternational students to hold a relevant Mastersdegree. Individuals with relevant job experience orother forms of legal training and experience areencouraged to apply.

It will be necessary for those whose first language isnot English to demonstrate proficiency in the Englishlanguage.We require a score of at least 575 on theTOEFL scale (220 on the computer-based test) orband 6.5 on the IELTS scale.

For entry to an MPhil or PhD programme,candidates would also be expected to have or beabout to obtain a degree in law or an appropriaterelated discipline of first or second class standard orequivalent. It is normally expected that the candidatewill posses a relevant Masters degree, or equivalentresearch experience. Conditions as to language areas for the taught programmes.When applying for aresearch programme candidates are asked to providea research proposal setting out their chosen topicand plans.

Application forms for all Law School postgraduateprogrammes may be downloaded fromwww.hull.ac.uk/admissions or obtained from

Admissions OfficeThe University of HullHull, HU6 7RXT 01482 466850F 01482 442290E [email protected]

SCHOLARSHIPS AND APPLICATIONS

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this publication. However, itreserves the right to make

variations in the contents ormethods of delivery or

assessment, to discontinueprogrammes and to merge

or combine them, if suchaction is considered

necessary. If the Universitydoes discontinue any

programme, it will usereasonable endeavours to

provide a suitablealternative.

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MAPSDATES OF SEMESTERS

For the current semesterdates please visit our

website at www.hull.ac.uk orcall Admissions on

01482 466850.

ADDRESS For general enquiries,

please write to

Admissions ServiceThe University of Hull

Hull, HU6 7RXT 01482 466850E 01482 442290

[email protected]

DISCLAIMERThe University of Hull will

use all reasonableendeavours to deliver

programmes in accordancewith their descriptions in

this publication. However, itreserves the right to make

variations in the contents ormethods of delivery or

assessment, to discontinueprogrammes and to merge

or combine them, if suchaction is considered

necessary. If the Universitydoes discontinue any

programme, it will usereasonable endeavours to

provide a suitablealternative.

Our other postgraduate brochures are …

Business: Business; Economics; Financial Management; Logistics; Marketing;Tourism Management

The Arts and Humanities: Drama and Performance; English and Creative Writing; Film Studies;History; Modern Languages; Music; Philosophy;Theology

Science: Biological Sciences; Chemistry; Computer Science; Engineering; Geography; Physics;Psychology; Sport, Health and Exercise Science

Politics and Social Sciences: Anthropology; Criminology; Gender Studies; Politics and InternationalStudies; Social Policy; Social Work; Sociology

Education

Health and Social Care

Medicine

Postgraduate Certificate in Education

Postgraduate study guide

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