Study programme
Programme structure
The Public International Law track has 4 compulsory courses (24 EC). You also have to take the course Practising International Law, but this course may be replaced with one of the Amsterdam Law Practice courses (6 EC). In addition, you choose 3 elective courses (18 EC). The programme concludes with a thesis of 12 EC.
Students are taught not only in lectures but also in small-group seminars. In these seminars you exchange views and debate solutions to complex legal issues. Lectures and seminars are taught by top researchers and practitioners. Many of them have experience at international institutions, international tribunals, and other public institutions or top law firms.
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Principles and Foundations of International LawPeriod 16
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Processes and Procedures of International LawPeriod 16
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International Law and Contemporary ChallengesPeriod 26
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International ResponsibilityPeriod 46
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Restricted-choice electives: Amsterdam Law PracticePeriod 1Period 2Period 3Period 4Period 5Period 66
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Restricted-choice electivesPeriod 1Period 2Period 3Period 4Period 5Period 618
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Free-choice electives: ExtracurricularPeriod 1Period 2—
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Master's thesisPeriod 1Period 2Period 3Period 4Period 5Period 612
The information on this website is valid for the current academic year and may change for next year. In May the Course Catalogue is updated for the next academic year.
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The atmosphere at the university is international, with students from all over the world. You share different perspectives. That really helped to widen my scope.Max van Rij, student Public International Law Read more stories from students