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Teaching will mostly be seminar-based which will promote group and individual interaction which also ensures that every individual student is encouraged to contribute to discussions. Seminar-based teaching enables lecturers and students to discuss issues and investigate topics in greater depth and develops critical thinking and solution-based learning skills in students; whilst also allowing the course teachers to monitor closely each individual’s progress. Emphasis will be placed on the use of virtual learning through the mechanism of the Blackboard computer-assisted learning system and databases such as Westlaw and LexisNexis. Throughout all modules comparative elements with other legal systems will be emphasised.

Teaching will be in English. However in line with the University’s Welsh language policy students who so wish may be examined and present essays coursework and dissertations through the medium of Welsh.

Compulsory Modules:

Legal Research Methods
International Criminal Law
International Human Rights Law
Optional Modules:

Law Religion and Belief
Public International Law
International Law of Armed Conflict
International Climate Change Law & Policy
Transnational Crime
Global Trade Law
Programmes and modules are constantly updated and reviewed. As with most academic programmes please remember that it is possible that specific modules or programmes may not be offered in any particular year because a member of staff is on study leave for instance or too few students opt for it. Bangor Law School reserves the right to vary or withdraw any course or module.

Modules for the current academic year
Module listings are for guide purposes only and are subject to change. Find out what our students are currently studying on the International Criminal Law and International Human Rights Law Modules page.

Course content is for guidance purposes only and may be subject to change.

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it