1. Semester4 ECTS
Sources and Principles of Public International Law
Provides understanding of the international legal system covering sources and principles of international law including treaty law, customary law, state recognition, rights and obligations of states, and the role of international dispute-settlement bodies.
1. Semester4 ECTS
International Organizations Law
Examines the law of international organizations, their historical development, legal personality, structures, procedures, membership, law-making, and financing from the perspective of International Administrative Law and Global Administrative Law.
1. Semester2 ECTS
International Humanitarian Law
Addresses norms and principles governing armed conflicts, methods of warfare, protection of civilians and detainees, prohibited weapons, and contemporary issues such as cyber warfare and autonomous weapon systems.
1. Semester4 ECTS
International Human Rights Law
Examines historical development of human rights law, international and regional agreements, implementation mechanisms, human rights courts and treaty bodies, and contemporary challenges including responsibility to protect and corporate social responsibility.
1. Semester3 ECTS
Recent Challenges in Public International Law
Cross-sectional seminar analyzing contemporary cases and new developments from different areas of international law, with focus on creative thinking, applying knowledge to current challenges, and preparing for thesis writing.
1. Semester2 ECTS
Introduction to the Work of the United Nations
Provides overview of the United Nations' structure, functioning, historical foundations and influence as a forum for multilateral dialogue in security, peacekeeping, human rights and development.
1. Semester3 ECTS
Theories of International Relations
Introduces main theoretical perspectives of international relations including idealism, realism and institutionalism, and their application to understanding international conflicts and law-making.
1. Semester2 ECTS
Introduction to Global Diplomacy
Builds theoretical knowledge and practical skills for diplomatic practice, addressing bilateral and multilateral diplomacy with emphasis on geopolitics and diplomacy in times of protectionism.
1. Semester2 ECTS
Conflict Analysis and Resolution
Provides skills and knowledge in international conflict analysis and resolution, examining methods for prevention, de-escalation, management and post-conflict interventions, and the role of various stakeholders.
1. Semester2 ECTS
Comparative Public Law
Examines constitutional and administrative systems, separation of powers, institutional design, human rights and federalism, with focus on comparative methodology and incorporation of international law into domestic systems.
1. Semester2 ECTS
Europe as an Actor under Public International Law
Examines European institutions' role under international law, including the European Union's international status, treaty-making, Common Foreign and Security Policy, and relationships with European courts.
2. Semester2 ECTS
Negotiation Skills and Techniques in Intercultural Contexts
Provides technical understanding of multilateral negotiations, negotiation strategies and tactics in intercultural contexts, and techniques to achieve successful outcomes and improve interpersonal skills.
2. Semester3 ECTS
English Report Writing Skills
Develops skills for efficient reporting in multilateral negotiations and conferences, covering analytical writing, document structure, clear communication of complex issues, and drafting of statements and resolutions.
2. Semester2 ECTS
Master Seminar
Prepares students for academic research and master thesis writing by covering formal and substantive requirements, research question formulation, and providing feedback on thesis topics and methodologies.
2. Semester20 ECTS
Master Thesis
Requires students to conduct independent academic research and formulate a legal research question to be answered in a legally and linguistically correct manner with critical discussion of relevant sources and literature.
2. Semester3 ECTS
Oral Examination
Final examination in which the student defends the master thesis by presenting its topic, methodology and findings, and answers questions about the thesis and broader topics in public international law.
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