XClose

UCL Faculty of Laws

Home
Menu

International Energy Law (LAWS0089)

This module examines how public international law deals with energy activities.

YouTube Widget Placeholderhttps://youtu.be/-H9SekxySnQ

This module examines how public international law deals with energy activities. Part I provides a foundation in the general international law concepts and principles applicable to energy activities, and the actors engaged in energy activities. Part II discusses the public international law rules concerning foreign investment and trade in the energy sector. Part III examines how public international law deals with specific energy sectors, in particular the oil and gas, and renewable sectors, including energy activities at sea. Part IV examines how public international law deals with the effects of energy activities on human rights and the environment.

Students are expected to familiarise themselves with the weekly topic in advance in order to contribute to the seminars through discussion and debate groups.

Module syllabus

  • Part I provides a foundation in the general international law concepts and principles applicable to energy activities, as well as the actors engaged in energy activities.
  • Part II discusses the public international law rules concerning foreign investment and trade in energy.
  • Part III examines how public international law deals with specific energy sectors, in particular the oil and gas, and renewable sectors, including energy activities at sea.
  • Part IV examines how public international law deals with the effects of energy activities on human rights and the environment.
  • The last seminar is a revision class summarising all these issues through the lenses of energy security and preparing students of the exams.

Recommended materials

Module reading lists and other module materials will be provided via online module pages, once students have made their module selections upon enrolment.

Preliminary reading

A basic knowledge of public international law is essential for anyone taking this module. Those who have never studied public international law are strongly encouraged to do some background reading.

Key information

Module details
Credit value:15 credits (7.5 ECTS, 150 learning hours)
Convenor:Danae Azaria
Other Teachers:None
Teaching Delivery:10 x 2-hour weekly seminars, Term One
Who may enrol:LLM students only
Prerequisites:No formal requirements, however a basic knowledge of public international law is essential (see Preliminary Reading)
Must not be taken with:None
Qualifying module for:LLM in International Law;
LLM in Environmental Law and Policy;
Assessment
Practice Assessment:Opportunity for feedback on one practice examination
Final Assessment:Exam (100%)