All LL.B. students will select their preferred electives in the Fourth Year according to their desired academic path in consultation with their academic advisor. The College of Law and International Relations currently offers three unique tracks for LL.B. graduates to choose from, namely Diplomacy & International Relations, International Law, and Government & Public Policy.

When selecting one of the three tracks, Fourth Year students will take six (6) compulsory law courses in the Fall Semester totalling 18 credit hours (see Figure 1), and any five (5) of the specialised courses within their preferred track totalling 15 credit hours (see Figure 2.0 – 2.2).

I. Bachelor of Law (LL.B.) – Diplomacy & International Relations

Our LL.B. in Diplomacy & International Relations is an innovative, interdisciplinary, taught course that provides graduates with the expertise required for successful careers in international diplomacy environments. This track aims to equip LL.B. graduates with a comprehensive understanding of the core issues related to the theory and practice of strategy and diplomacy. Graduates will be able to explore the nexus between strategy and diplomacy within the context of the changing global environment. This track focuses on the understanding of strategic and security issues, diplomacy, interstate relations, foreign policy, defence policy and regional issues. This track will be of interest for graduates, who aspire for a career in department of foreign affairs and other government ministries, international political and financial organisations, the armed forces, aid agencies, non-governmental organisations, think-tanks, and international businesses.

Track Course Requirements

In addition to completing all of the core courses in their first three years, students should complete any five (5) of the following electives:

• INR 420 Introduction to Global Politics & International Relations
• INR 421 The International Relations of the Contemporary Middle East
INR 422 War & Diplomacy: The U.S. in World Affairs
• INR 423 European Foreign Policy & Security Issues
• INR 424 The Asia Pacific in World Affairs
• INR 425 Foreign Policy of Russia, Eastern Europe & Eurasia
• INR 429 Advanced Topics in International Relations

Diplomacy & International Relations Courses (15 Credit Hours Required)

Spring ( Year 4)
Course Code	Course Title			Credit Hours		Pre-Requesit
INR 420	Introduction to Global Politics & International Relations			3		LAW 433 LAW 434 LAW 436 LAW 437 LAW 438
INR 421	The International Relations of the Contemporary Middle  East			3		LAW 433 LAW 434 LAW 436 LAW 437 LAW 438
INR 422	War & Diplomacy: The U.S in World Affairs			3		LAW 433 LAW 434 LAW 436 LAW 437 LAW 438
INR 423	European Foreign Policy & Security Issues			3		LAW 433 LAW 434 LAW 436 LAW 437 LAW 438
INR 424	The Asia Pacific in World Affairs			3		LAW 433 LAW 434 LAW 436 LAW 437 LAW 438
INR 425	Foregin policy of Russia, Eastern Europe & Eurasia			3		LAW 433 LAW 434 LAW 436 LAW 437 LAW 438
INR 429	Advanced Topics in International Relations			3		LAW 433 LAW 434 LAW 436 LAW 437 LAW 438
Total Credit Hours				21

II. Bachelor of Law (LL.B.) – International Law

This LL.B. track provides an exciting foundation for graduates wishing to pursue legal careers within a globalised world. Multi-national law firms operate across many jurisdictions with legal problems involving both regional and international laws, requiring lawyers to understand the complexities of the international legal system. Our LL.B. in International Law course is a qualifying law degree, which provides a great introduction to this context of law and an insight into the world’s major legal scholarships.

Track Course Requirements

In addition to completing all of the core courses in their first three years, students should complete any five (5) of the following electives:

• INL 431 International Humanitarian Law of Armed Conflict
• INL 432 GCC Charter & Statutes
• INL 433 International Commercial Arbitration
• INL 434 International Negotiation & Dispute Settlement
• INL 435 European Union Law
• INL 436 Use of Force in International Law

International Law Courses (15 Credit Hours Required)

Spring ( Year 4)
Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours	Pre-Requesit
INL 431	International Humanitarian Law of Armed Conflict	3	LAW 433 LAW 434 LAW 436 LAW 437 LAW 438
INL 432	GCC Charter & Statutes	3	LAW 433 LAW 434 LAW 436 LAW 437 LAW 438
INL 433	International Commercial Arbitration	3	LAW 433 LAW 434 LAW 436 LAW 437 LAW 438
INL 434	International Negotiation & Dispute Settlement	3	LAW 433 LAW 434 LAW 436 LAW 437 LAW 438
INL 435	European Union Law	3	LAW 433 LAW 434 LAW 436 LAW 437 LAW 438
INL 436	Use of Force in International Law	3	LAW 433 LAW 434 LAW 436 LAW 437 LAW 438
Total Credit Hours		18

III. Bachelor of Law (LL.B.) – Government & Public Policy

Government & Public Policy focuses on finding ways to address global and societal challenges such as poverty and inequality, health, politics, corporate and juridical governance. This LL.B. track applies ideas from political science, sociology and law to understand how governments shape their responses to address people’s needs, welfare and wellbeing.

Track Course Requirements

In addition to completing all of the core courses in their first three years, students should complete any five (5) of the following electives:

• GPP 450 Policy Making Process
• GPP 451 Health & Environment Policy: A Global Perspective
• GPP 452 Managing Government Organisations
• GPP 453 Public Policy & Social Issues
• GPP 454 Corporate Governance Regulations
• GPP 456 Ethics & Politics of Public Service
• GPP 457 Juridical Governance
• GPP 459 Advanced Topics in Public Policy

Government & Public Policy Courses (15 Credit Hours Required)

Spring ( Year 4)
Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours	Pre-Requesit
GPP 450	Policy Making Process	3	LAW 433 LAW 434 LAW 436 LAW 437 LAW 438
GPP 451	Health & Environment Policy: A Global Perspective	3	LAW 433 LAW 434 LAW 436 LAW 437 LAW 438
GPP 452	Managing Government Organizations	3	LAW 433 LAW 434 LAW 436 LAW 437 LAW 438
GPP 453	Public Policy Social Issues	3	LAW 433 LAW 434 LAW 436 LAW 437 LAW 438
GPP 454	Corporate Governance Regulations	3	LAW 433 LAW 434 LAW 436 LAW 437 LAW 438
GPP 456	Ethics & Politics of Public Service	3	LAW 433 LAW 434 LAW 436 LAW 437 LAW 438
GPP 457	Juridical Governance	3	LAW 433 LAW 434 LAW 436 LAW 437 LAW 438
GPP 459	Advanced Topics in Public Policy	3	LAW 433 LAW 434 LAW 436 LAW 437 LAW 438
Total Credit Hours		24