Overview
International criminal justice is at a crossroads. On the one hand, we now have an unprecedented ability to prosecute individuals accused of torture, genocide and crimes against humanity both domestically and internationally, emblematic of the extent to which these kinds of prosecutions have become normalised over the last seventy years. On the other hand, more and more countries have raised concerns about the efficacy and fairness of international criminal prosecutions, arguing that they are selective or neocolonialist, biased or myopic.
This is exemplified by the complex status and reception of the International Criminal Court, alternately lionised and criticised. This module introduces students to these debates and examines the legal and philosophical underpinnings of international criminal law and justice.
Key Facts
Key topics in this International Criminal Law and Justice course from Queen Mary University of London will be:
- the development of the laws that govern international criminal justice, including torture, genocide, crimes against humanity and the crime of aggression.
- the philosophical and historical origins of international criminal justice.
- the courts and tribunals that adjudicate these kinds of crime, including the International Criminal Court.
- the key challenges facing the greater implementation of these kinds of prosecutions, including the role of politics and of the international community, and questions of sovereignty and human rights.
Programme Structure
By attending this course, you will:
- Demonstrate clear understanding of the legal framework, both domestic and international, underpinning international criminal justice.
- Show knowledge of the philosophical and historical foundations of international criminal justice and be able to apply this knowledge in their core assessments.
- Demonstrate understanding of the roles of courts and tribunals, both domestic and international, in the practice of international criminal law.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 19 days
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
International Law Criminal Law Legal Studies View 22 other Short Courses in International Law in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
We accept a range of qualifications:
- if your home institution uses the four-point Grade Point Average (GPA) scale, we usually require a 3.0 GPA
- if your home institution uses the letter scale, you will need to have a B+
- if your home university uses the UK scale, we require a 2:1 average
- if your home university uses a percentage scale, we usually require a minimum 65% average
- If you hold a degree from a majority English speaking country plus Canada you may use this degree to satisfy the English language requirements for entry, provided the degree was completed no more than 5 years before the start date of the course to which you are applying.
- An IELTS score of 7 or higher, for the majority of courses
- An IELTS score of 6.5 or higher for science-based courses
- A TOEFL iBT score of 92 or higher
- CET4 - 550 or CET 6 - 493
- A degree taught in English within the last five years*
Tuition Fee
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International
2500 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2500 GBP for the full programme during 19 days. -
National
2500 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2500 GBP for the full programme during 19 days.
If you choose to study for 2 sessions you automatically receive a tuition fee discount
- One Session £2500
- Both Sessions £4900
Living costs for London
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.