LLM in International Law

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.

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

Fees and funding

• Funding for Postgraduate students from the UK and EU.

• Funding for Postgraduate students from outside the EU.