LLM in International Law
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Entry requirements
Students will normally be required to have (or to be expecting) a good honours degree, or an equivalent degree awarded by a university outside the United Kingdom. The degree may be in Law or in a related discipline. We welcome applications from both non-Law graduates and work experience-based candidates.
Students new to the academic study of law will be advised to read a number of recommended texts by way of induction before they begin the course. Students are also encouraged to attend the induction sessions provided in the week prior to the beginning of the course.
English language requirementsAn IELTS minimum score of 6.5 (with 6.0 in reading and writing) is required.
Months of entry
September
Course content
Our LLM in International Law gives you advanced knowledge of the legal aspects of the global economic system, essential for today's legal or business professional.
The course provides the opportunity to study the relations between:
- states
- individuals
- international organisations
- and other non-state actors.
A wide variety of modules allows you to tailor the course to your particular career aim and plans. You will study a range of issues relating to:
- the creation of legal obligations
- recognition of states
- the role of international organisations
- liability for international crimes and dispute settlement
- the use of force
- environmental protection
- human rights
- regulation of international trade and investment.
Our graduates have gone on to careers in international legal practice, international and national trade bodies. As well as in government and academic posts.
Information for international students
Pathways courses for international and EU studentsWe offer a range of courses to help you meet the entry requirements for your postgraduate course and also familiarise you with university life in the UK.
Take a Pre-Master's course to develop your subject knowledge, study skills and academic language level in preparation for your master's course.
If you need to improve your English language, we offer pre-sessional English language courses to help you meet the English language requirements of your chosen master’s course.
Fees and funding
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- LLM
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- part time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- PGDip
- full time9 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- part time18 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- PGCert
- full time9 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- part time18 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Enquiries
- query@brookes.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0) 1865 484848