Energy law and international climate change (MFJ310)
This course will introduce students to the sources, principles and rules of international energy law, European energy law, and energy law in some important national jurisdictions, as well as the regulation of both conventional and renewable energy resources, with a specific focus on offshore wind regulations.
Course description for study year 2022-2023. Please note that changes may occur.
Course code
MFJ310
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
English
Content
Learning outcome
Knowledge
Upon completion of the course, students will:
- Have an understanding of the rules and principles of international energy law and the international climate regime;
- Have knowledge of the complexity that technology brings to combating climate change and technology’s impact on environmental issues
- Have an understanding of the economic, political and philosophical context of international rules and principles related to energy, and their application and relevance in national jurisdictions.
Skills
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
- Explain the interaction between energy resources and the goals set to reduce climate change through technological advances and environmental limitations;
- Reflect on various energy law topics and ask critical questions from a legal perspective;
- Work independently and carry out an integrated and comprehensive legal analysis of national and transnational energy law issues;
- Demonstrate the ability to make assessments with regard to disciplinary, social and ethical aspects and demonstrate awareness of ethical aspects of research and development work;
- Demonstrate insight into the possibilities and limitations of research, its role in society and the responsibility of the individual for how it is used; and
- Demonstrate the ability to identify the personal need for further knowledge and take responsibility for their ongoing learning.
Required prerequisite knowledge
One must have passed a bachelor's degree in law or a degree that combines law and economics. In the latter case, at least 50 credits must be in legal subjects and the Legal Method.
Students are expected to have some prior knowledge of public international law.
Exam
Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
---|---|---|---|---|
Paper | 1/1 | 2 Weeks | Letter grades | All |
One paper comprising of three questions covering each of the three parts of the course - graded.Counts 100% of the grade. Students will have two weeks to write the take-home paper.There are no limitations on the resources used.