Advanced Course in Public International Law
The Advanced Course in Public International Law aims to provide advanced knowledge of core issues and fundamental principles of public international law and to familiarise students with recent trends.
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The Advanced Course in Public International Law is given as an elective course within the framework of the exchange programmes at the Department of Law, Stockholm University. Swedish law students admitted by the department are also given access to the course.
Read more about exchange programmes at the Department of Law
The foundations of public international law are studied initially, such as theory, its subjects, sources of law and interpretation, relationship between national and international law, state responsibility,
jurisdiction and immunity. The course also includes an introduction to and in- depth studies of
some of the different specialised regulations/topics of public international law such as international law of the sea, the prohibition on the use of force, international humanitarian law, the foundations of human rights, international environment law and international criminal law.
The learning objectives, activities, and examination criteria for the course are outlined in the syllabus. Therefore, the syllabus serves as the foundational document dictating the course's content and structure.
In addition to the syllabus, the course director has compiled a course description. The primary aim of this description is to provide a comprehensive overview of the syllabus's structure and components.
Course Guide pdf, 725 kB. (724 Kb)
Please be advised that in the event of any inconsistencies between the information provided in the course description or on this course page regarding the course structure, and the content outlined in the current syllabus, the syllabus always supersedes.
Teaching Format
The course starts with an introductory lecture, the aim of which is to provide general orientation within the subject area. After this, teaching is conducted through lectures and seminars. Participation in the introduction and seminars is mandatory.
Assessment
The course's learning outcomes are assessed through the individual essay, active participation during the seminars, and a written examination.
Examiner
Mark Klamberg
Learning platform
From the autumn semester 2026, Stockholm University uses the learning platform Canvas for all courses. As a registered student, you will find all course information, assignments, and learning materials there throughout the course.
The Department
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