International law affects all of society in a number of ways and helps us to explain and analyse interactions in the international community. One aspect of globalisation has been the increased impact of international law on an ever-expanding range of state activities - hardly any subject matter these days remains insulated from international norms or regulation, ranging from travel and communication, personal rights and liberties, commerce, access to food, medicine and culture, the environment, terrorism or security.

The International Law specialisation will be relevant to you if you are preparing to enter the public service, if your work involves consideration of international relations and transnational transactions, if you are interested in non-governmental organisations, human rights bodies and the interaction of law and society; or if you wish to understand current issues in the international community or acquire a better understanding of the rules and standards that affect international affairs and international trade.

Please also visit the Centre for International and Public Law (CIPL).