University of London, Queen Mary

The course provides an introduction to maritime law and aviation law, examining how maritime and air transport have been regulated internationally. It examines how the law responds to the challenges these critical sectors of the global economy are faced with, such as climate change, the use of new technologies and artificial intelligence (e.g. autonomous vessels and drones), external shocks (e.g. sanctions and trade wars) and an unlevel playing field. The course concludes with a comparative analysis of the international regulation of shipping and aviation.

This course explores the dynamic intersections of influencer marketing and artificial intelligence (AI), equipping students with the insights and skills to navigate these critical aspects of modern marketing. Through this course, students gain an in-depth understanding of influencer culture within both traditional and digital marketing landscapes. Key topics include the role of influencers in digital marketing, strategies for brand-influencer partnerships, online community building, and content creation that resonates across platforms. Students will analyze various types of creative and strategic content, developing the skills to create impactful marketing campaigns.

This course examines how marketing can drive social change and sustainability, extending beyond commercial objectives to tackle societal, ethical, and environmental challenges. Topics explored include sustainable marketing and consumer behavior, corporate social responsibility and ethics, and social marketing and behavior change strategies, in order to develop sustainability and social impact competencies, addressing the green skills gap, and evaluating the impact of social marketing interventions. The course focuses on these themes to understand their implications for consumer behavior, business practices, and society at large.

This course introduces the sector and its principal issues, contracts, and sources of dispute, with lectures on the financing of major energy projects; granting of hydrocarbons rights and related contracts; the power sector and its main contracts; public international law rules on climate change and national litigation; the legal effects of an expanded role for renewable energy in the energy transition; how disputes are typically managed including international treaty and commercial arbitration.

This course uses London's central place in the world's carbon economy to understand global environmental challenges. Through field trips, firsthand encounters, and engaging class sessions students learn about London's role in the global geographies of carbon extraction. The course starts with early connections of empire, colonialism, and coal. It then moves through efforts to transition from carbon intensive energy sources to consider contemporary contests over climate change and the different ways financial activism seeks sustainable futures.

This class explores how technology is transforming banking and finance, with a focus on distributed ledger technology (DLT), blockchain, and innovations such as digital currencies, DeFi, NFTs, DAOs, and decentralized exchanges. It also examines the rise of Regulatory Technology (RegTech) and the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in financial markets and services. The class reviews these developments through a legal and regulatory lens, highlighting key challenges and opportunities. No prior knowledge of FinTech or related fields is required.

This course is designed for students aiming for a career in surgery, or allied healthcare professionals who need to acquire basic surgical techniques. Combining traditional teaching with hands-on practice and simulation, the course delivers comprehensive training on basic surgical skills, as well as introduce fundamental research methodology. Experienced and approachable instructors help participants to learn and practise in a safe and friendly environment. The on-site laparoscopic surgery training facilities provide a unique immersive experience into simulation-based learning, ranging from 3D trainer boxes to the use of virtual reality. To ensure a genuine hands-on experience, animal tissue is used to enhance the participants’ experience and consolidate learning.

This course teaches essential concepts in law and economics in a dynamic setting. It introduces rationality theory and explores specific areas of law, such as Tort, Contract, or Criminal Law, focusing on current topics. Students apply analytical skills to analyze legal situations, culminating in a legal memo addressing a current legal issue or public consultation.

The course examines some of the legal and ethical issues arising from the use of AI. It analyzes the technologies and considers the legal issues arising from a range of applications (in areas such as financial services, healthcare, employment, judiciary). It provides an overview of existing and emerging legislation on an international and comparative basis and self-regulatory systems.

This course gives a comprehensive introduction to the main branches of intellectual property law, providing a solid foundation for advanced study. It covers the essential legal frameworks governing patents, copyrights, trademarks, and designs, examining how they incentivise creativity and innovation while balancing public interest. Students explore the legal principles and policy rationales underlying IP protection, gaining a deep understanding of core IP doctrines and the ability to apply this knowledge across various industries and legal contexts.