Law

Globalisation, Law and Sustainability

Module code: M5041
Level 5
15 credits in spring semester
Teaching method: Seminar, Lecture
Assessment modes: Essay, Presentation

To what extent does the law address (or exacerbate) the multiple challenges posed by globalisation in a ‘sustainable’ way as defined by the United Nations and other international organisations?

This module will critically explore this question through an in-depth examination of selected major challenges occurring at the intersection of globalisation, law, and sustainability.

Examples will be drawn from:

• international labour law
• trade law
• migration law
• human rights
• other areas of law at regional and local levels.

The delivery of the module will be highly responsive to current legal developments and its content will be regularly updated to provide you with the opportunity to engage with topical and challenging legal issues.

Module learning outcomes

• Demonstrate a sound understanding of ‘sustainability’ and of the associated debates.
• Explain and evaluate key challenges related to globalisation, sustainability and law.
• Undertake and demonstrate effective independent research on challenges related to globalisation, sustainability and law.
• Present convincing arguments on doubtful or controversial points.