LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS AND POLITICAL SCIENCE, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON · UNITED KINGDOM
LL4AR International Criminal Law: Core Crimes and Concepts
Master's · Taught in en
At a glance
12 mo
Duration
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Tuition / yr
en
Language
Master's
Level
- Half unitCourse Unit Value
- Autumn TermCourse Study Period
- Level 7FHEQ Level
- 14Total Students 2024/25
- 14Average Class Size 2024/25
This course offers a conceptual and historical exploration of international criminal law, examining its theoretical underpinnings and the historical events that shaped the current system. It will delve into precursors like the Versailles Treaty, Nuremberg, Tokyo, and significant trials such as Eichmann and Barbie. The curriculum focuses on the core crimes defined by the Rome Statute: genocide, crimes against humanity, and aggression, concluding with a discussion on "enemies of mankind." The aim is to critically analyze the practical impact and political implications of international criminal law, understanding what it achieves, the forms of politics it influences, and the visibility it grants to different types of harm.
Curriculum
The course content focuses on a conceptual and historical approach to international criminal law. It covers the theoretical basis of the discipline, historical events that preceded the current system, and the core crimes under the Rome Statute.
- Autumn Term
- International Criminal Law: Core Crimes and ConceptsLL4AR
Entry requirements
LLMPriority access given to LLM students.
MSc RegulationPriority access given to MSc Regulation students.
MSc Law and FinancePriority access given to MSc Law and Finance students.
This course uses controlled access as part of the course selection process. Priority is given to LLM, MSc Regulation, and MSc Law and Finance students on a first-come, first-served basis. Spaces permitting, requests from all other students will be processed on the same basis from 10 am on Thursday, October 2, 2025. Submitting an additional written statement will not aid a student's chances of acceptance.
Fees
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Tuition (home)Tuition fees for graduate programmes are published on the LSE website. Please refer to the official LSE Fees pages for the most up-to-date information.
LivingLiving costs are not specified for this course. Please refer to LSE's general living cost estimates for prospective students.
This course is a half unit and its availability depends on programme regulations.
How to apply
1. Check Eligibility and Programme RegulationsEnsure the course is available for your specific programme and that regulations permit it as an elective or outside option.
2. Monitor Course Selection PeriodPriority will be given to students enrolled in LLM, MSc Regulation, and MSc Law and Finance programmes on a first-come, first-served basis.
3. Submit ApplicationFor students not on priority programmes, requests will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis starting from 10 am on Thursday, October 2, 2025, provided spaces are still available.
4. Confirm PrerequisitesBy submitting an application, you confirm that you meet any specified pre-requisites for the course.
Accreditation
FHEQ Level 7