Master degree program
International Law

International Law

QUALIFICATION

  • Scientific and pedagogical direction - Master of Legal Sciences

MODEL OF GRADUATING STUDENT

Upon completion of this educational program, it is expected that rgraduates will be able to:

ON1 To critically assess the problems, approaches and trends reflecting the current state of the international legal framework governing the relations of the Republic of Kazakhstan with other states and international organizations to use these findings in the work of the relevant government bodies representing the country's foreign policy interests in the international arena
ON2 Qualified to apply international agreements and normative legal acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the activities of state, law enforcement agencies, international organizations and private sector enterprises; implement the rules of substantive and procedural law in specific areas of professional activity.
ON3 Conduct legal expertise of draft regulatory legal acts and international treaties of the Republic of Kazakhstan in order to determine their compliance with the principles of international law, the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan, give qualified legal opinions and. consultations in relevant areas of professional and scientific activities.
ON4 Use a foreign language at a high professional level to analyze, summarize and systematize legal and scientific information; as a means of conducting diplomatic negotiations; to represent and defend the interests of the country in international judicial, arbitration and other bodies.
ON5Critically think and apply key worldview concepts; evaluate life and professional situations from the point of view of philosophy and management psychology.
ON6 Organize an effective workflow for research and professional legal functions; form comfortable relationships with partners, management, subordinates and other people; act in unusual situations, calculating the risks and using the emerging opportunities for your company
ON7 Analyze and evaluate the complex external political processes taking place in the international arena from the point of view of the possibility of resolving these problems through international law to ensure peace and security, respect for human rights and freedoms.
ON8 Formulate problems and research objectives; determine the stage of master's research, carry out normative and bibliographic search for scientific material in accordance with the chosen methodology and the use of information computer technologies.
ON9 Designing for educational and research purposes in the form of preparation of a scientific article, abstract, conference report, scientific analytical report on topical issues of international law.
ON10 Argumentally present the results and conclusions of scientific research, lead a scientific discussion in the process of presenting scientific work or protection, including in a foreign language.
ON11 Use traditional and innovative technologies of teaching international legal disciplines, independently develop plans and methods for conducting various types of studies in the international legal direction, including educational work.
ON12 Realize the social importance of the profession of international lawyer based on the analysis of the worldview, social processes taking place in society; constantly develop their professional level; make independent decisions.

Program passport

Speciality Name
International Law
Speciality Code
7M04202
Faculty
International Relations

disciplines

Foreign Language (professional)
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form practical skills in various types of speech activity in a foreign language. The training course builds the ability to perceive, understand and translate information in the modern global space, participate in scientific events to test their own research. The discipline is aimed at improving competencies in accordance with international standards of foreign language education.

History and Philosophy of Science
  • Number of credits - 3
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form a holistic systemic understanding of philosophy as a special form of cognition of the world, its main sections, problems and methods of their study in the context of future professional activity. The training course forms the theoretical and methodological basis of research work.

International Economic Law
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to develop the ability to competently interpret international legal acts regulating the economic activities of states; to apply regulatory legal acts in the field of international trade and cross-border capital movement; to conduct legal expertise of international commercial projects in various areas of the economy; the ability to conduct effective scientific research in the field of international economic law.

International Investment law
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The discipline forms the skills of independent analysis of topical issues of the theory and practice of international investment activity, legal institutions regulating international investments, the status of investment entities, current judicial and arbitration practice. This will allow undergraduates to apply the norms of investment law in practice, have the skills to work with scientific literature, analytical and statistical materials.

International law and Islam
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The main purpose of the discipline is to form the ability to analyze and evaluate the processes of international legal regulation of relations with Islamic states; analyze the contractual practice of the Republic of Kazakhstan with Islamic states. During the study of course, master degree students should be competent in: 1. Demonstrate knowledge on the history and theory of Islamic law, the international legal aspects of the Islamic concept of world order; 2. To conduct a comparative analysis of the norms of public international law with Islamic law; 3. To critically and systemically compare the national norms of Islamic states with the norms of public international law; 4. To determine the role of Islam and Muslim states in modern international relations. 5. To analyze the legal aspects of the Islamic model of the world economic order. During the study of the discipline master degree students will learn following aspects: discipline examines the following issues: determining the place of Muslim law in the modern world law and order, especially of Islam as a religious and legal system; legal aspects of international relations of Islamic states, humanitarian aspects of the Islamic world order; concept of islamic economic order.

Methodology of international legal analysis
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The main purpose of the discipline is to form the ability to study the existing achievements in the field of international legal knowledge, critical understanding of them and the creation of new concepts aimed on knowledge of objective laws and tendencies of development of the phenomena allowing to solve new scientific and theoretical and scientific and practical problems. During the study of course, master degree students should be competent in: 1. to describe new methods of research, to compare their applicability to the methodology of international legal analysis; 2. independently formulate goals, set specific tasks of scientific research in the fundamental and applied areas of international law and solve them with the help of modern research methods; 3. collect, process and interpret, using modern information technologies, the data necessary to form judgments on relevant scientific and international legal problems; 4. to form effective and non-standard solutions to research and practical problems; 5. recognize and distinguish new research methods, evaluate the feasibility of their application. During the study of the discipline master degree students will learn following aspects: the course forms the ability to apply the methodology of research activities in the field of international law, knowledge of the culture of scientific research, including the use of the latest information and communication technologies, to develop new research methods and their application in independent international legal research practice. The discipline studies the methodology and forms of international legal analysis. principles, levels, types, stages, methods of knowledge, the specifics of the main theoretical and methodological areas, various scientific schools, forms the scientific and cognitive prerequisites for specific research.

Methodology of international legal analysis
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to acquire skills in the selection and use of appropriate methods and approaches in the research of undergraduates, as well as the formation of the ability to analyze various legal phenomena, creative thinking in search of acceptable solutions, participation in collective (group) work in the preparation of a legal position.

Organization and Planning of Scientific Research
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The discipline’s purpose: preparation of master students for work in the field of science and their familiarization with the scientific research peculiarities, scientific and technical, innovative activity, with the scientific research means and methods, organization and planning of creative work; analyze the theoretical and experimental research, formulate conclusions and suggestions.

Organization and Planning of Scientific Research (in English)
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline to form the ability to apply practical skills in the organization and planning of scientific research. The discipline studies: forms and methods of planning, organization and design of scientific articles and dissertations; forms of summarizing the results of scientific research in presentations, speeches, projects, articles.

Pedagogy of Higher Education
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form the ability to teach in universities and colleges based on knowledge of higher school didactics, theory of education and management of education, analysis and self-assessment of teaching activities. The training course is aimed at studying the trends in the development of education and the Bologna process. The course will help you master teaching and curatorial skills, various strategies and methods of teaching and education.

Psychology of management
  • Number of credits - 3
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to provide scientific training of highly qualified specialists based on the study of fundamental concepts of management psychology, creating prerequisites for a theoretical understanding and practical application of the most important aspects of the field of management in the process of professional formation. The course is aimed at studying the patterns of development and functioning of mental processes, the basics of effective interaction and conflict resolution, self-development and self-presentation.

The Theory of International Private Law
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The aim of the course is to develop the ability to analyze the theories of modern private international law, to be able to use this knowledge in practical situations, to understand the specifics of private international law. The discipline is aimed at studying the specifics of the legal regulation of private law relations with a foreign element, the analysis of the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan in comparison with the legislation of foreign states, as well as international legal acts.

Theory of Private International Law
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The course develops the ability to analyze the theories of modern private international law, to be able to use this knowledge in practical situations, to understand the specifics of the legal regulation of private law relations with a foreign element. The course forms the skills of comparative legal analysis of the civil legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan and foreign states

Data for 2021-2024 years

disciplines

Actual problems of civil and arbitration proceedings
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form the ability to carry out a theoretical analysis of civil procedure and arbitration legislation and apply it in practice. The course forms a systematic understanding of the purpose, difference and main content of civil and arbitration proceedings; skills in drafting procedural documents. The discipline is aimed at studying the actual problems of civil procedure, arbitration legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, principles of civil procedure and arbitration proceedings.

Actual Problems of International Criminal Law
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The main purpose of the discipline is to form the skills of applying the norms of international criminal law concerning the current problems of international criminal responsibility, legal assistance in criminal matters of an international character. During the study of course, master degree students should be competent in: 1. Work with international and national regulatory acts containing norms on international criminal responsibility; 2. Develop regulatory acts on international and international crimes; 3. To identify patterns of development of criminal law in the world, to borrow advanced ideas to improve the effectiveness of criminal law and law enforcement. 4. To professionally evaluate and justify decisions taken in the field of international criminal responsibility. 5. To defend theoretical positions on the debatable issues of international criminal law. During the study of the discipline master degree students will learn following aspects: discipline studies international crimes and crimes of an international character, ways to improve national legislation in this field.

Actual Problems of International Security Law
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The main purpose of the discipline is to form the ability for independent analytical, project, research, organizational and legal, and scientific and pedagogical activities of undergraduates in topical issues of international security law. During the study of course, master degree students should be competent in: 1. To form effective and non-standard solutions for the main sections of the course. 2. Describe modern theories and concepts of international security law. 3. To analyze the activities of international organizations that ensure the state of security on a regional basis. 4 Demonstrate the ability to self-analyze international security issues. 5. Analyze, interpret and correctly apply the rules of international security law. During the study of the discipline master degree students will learn following aspects: Discipline studies legal issues in the field of international security, the activities of international organizations to maintain international peace and security.

Actual problems of International Trade Law
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The discipline forms the ability to interpret and apply international legal acts and norms of agreements in the field of international trade, forms the skills of concluding foreign trade transactions, dispute resolution, preparation of qualified legal opinions on the application of international trade law, as well as the skills of independent search for legal information on international trade law issues

Actual Problems of International Trade Law
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The main purpose of the discipline is to form the ability to interpret and apply international legal acts and norms of agreements in the field of international trade in goods and services in professional practice. During the study of course, master degree students should be competent in: 1. To formulate a legal argument on the application of the norms and principles of international trade law using a professional conceptual apparatus. 2. To analyze the texts of the regulations of domestic law relating to the regulation of trade and economic relations. 3. To carry out legally correct and correct interpretation of international agreements concluded in the framework of the WTO. 4. Apply the relevant norms of the national legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan to protect the interests and rights of the state, legal entities and individuals in the field of international trade. 5. To carry out legal expertise of acts of domestic law and international legal acts relating to international trade and economic relations. During the study of the discipline master degree students will learn following aspects: Discipline is aimed at studying the specifics of the legal regulation of certain types of activities related to the implementation of the international sale of goods, work, transportation, payments, insurance, mediation and representation.

Information Law
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The main purpose of the discipline is to form the ability to apply the norms of international law and the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan on information and information resources in future professional activities; learners learn about the legal regime of information. During the study of course, master degree students should be competent in: 1. Professionally interpret and correctly apply the rules of information law in specific situations; 2. Demonstrate knowledge of the structure of information legislation and the main parts of the legal framework for the modern information society; 3. To search for the necessary regulatory legal acts and information - legal norms in the system of current legislation using legal information systems; 4. to be guided in modern problems of information law; 5. to defend theoretical positions on the debatable issues of information law - to develop creative thinking skills for independent post-graduate improvement of knowledge of legislation, the level of their professional training. During the study of the discipline master degree students will learn following aspects: The discipline studies the issues of access to state and non-state information resources, peculiarities of the legal regime of information in public computer networks.

Integration Law
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The discipline forms the skills of analyzing the processes of globalization and economic integration. The concept of integration as a legal phenomenon is studied, supranational legal regimes of different integration associations are compared. The course forms the skills of assessing the prospects for the development of regional integration processes, analyzing the prospects for the development of integration law.

Internation Custom Law
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The course forms a systematic understanding of modern international customs relations and international conventions regulating them. The course develops the ability to apply the norms of international and Kazakh customs law, the skills of processing international customs documents, identifying customs offenses and bringing to justice for their commission.

International Court Bodies
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of teaching the discipline is to enable the students to understand the concept and importance of human rights protection, to comprehend the development and application of human rights within an EU law context by examining the case law, political dimension and changes in the Treaties, to understand the relationship between the EU’s system in guaranteeing the protection of fundamental human rights and the ECHR. During the study of course, students should be competent in: - To know the concepts, systems, sources, subjects of international law. Know the basic principles, responsibilities, territory, population in international law; international economic law; international crime fighting. - to systematize the arising situations on the basis of knowledge of the norms of international law, to properly use the codes of laws and other regulatory and legal acts; - Determine the application of EU law on human rights to a particular set of facts; - - Understand and critically examine the jurisprudence of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in the area of human rights. - resolve controversial or conflict situations based on the application of legal norms in specific life situations and future professional activities.

International Customs Law
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose is to develop the ability to apply the norms of international customs law and the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan regulating public relations in this area. The course forms a systematic understanding of modern international customs relations and the international conventions governing them. The study of the discipline will allow you to navigate in modern international customs relations and determine the customs factors that affect the processes of international trade development.

Issues of Terrotories and Boundaries in International Law
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The main purpose of the discipline is to form the ability to apply theoretical knowledge in the field of determining the status of state borders and territories, analyze international legal norms governing the regime of state borders. During the study of course, master degree students should be competent in: 1. Demonstrate knowledge in the field of regulation with the question of determining state borders and determining territories 2. Understand the peculiarities of the legal regimes of territories with a state regime, with an international regime and a mixed regime. 3. Analyze the issues of territories and borders on all continents that lead to armed conflicts. 4. Analyze and also have an idea about the delimitation of state borders. 5. Assess the effectiveness of legal regulation of mechanisms for resolving interstate disputes in this area. During the study of the discipline master degree students will learn following aspects: Discipline studies bilateral agreements on the establishment of state borders with the participation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as mechanisms for demarcation and delimitation of state borders.

Law of Integration
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The main purpose of studying this discipline is the formation of skills in analyzing the world processes occurring in the sphere of economics, politics, law, and associated with globalization and its accompanying regionalization. The course examines the economic integration of states under the influence of objective processes occurring in the world community. The concept of integration as a legal phenomenon is analyzed, supranational legal regimes in different integration associations are compared. During the study of course, master degree students should be competent in: 1. to name the theoretical foundations of regional integration processes; 2. explain the logic of global processes and the development of the world system of international relations in their relationship with the economy, history and law; 3. analyze and discuss on the problems and prospects of the development of the law of integration; 4. apply knowledge and understand the theoretical foundations of regional integration processes; 5. assess the prospects for the development of regional integration processes. During the study of the discipline master degree students will learn following aspects: The course examines the economic integration of states under the influence of objective processes occurring in the world community. The concept of integration as a legal phenomenon is analyzed, supranational legal regimes in different integration associations are compared, the stages of the integration process are considered depending on the specific economic maturity of the integration processes between the participating countries.

Data for 2021-2024 years

INTERNSHIPS

Pedagogical
  • Type of control - Защита практики
  • Description - Formation of practical, educational-methodical skills of conducting lectures, seminars, creatively apply scientific, theoretical knowledge, practical skills in teaching activities, conduct training sessions in the disciplines of the specialty; own modern professional techniques, methods of training, use in practice the latest theoretical, methodological advances, make educational, methodological documentation.

Research
  • Type of control - Защита практики
  • Description - The purpose of the practice: gaining experience in the study of an actual scientific problem, expand the professional knowledge gained in the learning process, and developing practical skills for conducting independent scientific work. The practice is aimed at developing the skills of research, analysis and application of economic knowledge.

Data for 2021-2024 years