Master of Laws LLM International Law

Entry requirements

We will consider applicants with a 2:2 Honours degree or above (or equivalent) in Law (or a degree with a substantial legal component). While we normally only consider applicants who meet this criteria, if you are coming from a different academic background which is equivalent to degree level, or have relevant work experience in legal professions, we would welcome your application.

Applicants without a Law degree

We welcome applications from students with other qualifications or degrees in an area appropriate to the LLM programme. These may include Social Sciences (eg Politics, International Relations, International Studies), Humanities, Accountancy or Business Studies. Please note this list is not exhaustive and every application will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Please note: If we feel your application is better suited to one of our LLM Master of Laws and Business programmes we may automatically consider you for one of these.

Months of entry

September

Course content

• Gain a global perspective on the challenges within international law and learn how to find ways to overcome them by examining various legal systems and looking beyond the law
• Join a dynamic and vibrant academic environment that attracts students from all over the world, creating a truly international learning community
• Learn from renowned academics, all highly driven and passionate experts in their fields
• Develop your research skills by joining one of our research centres and become an active member of our vibrant research community
• Gain the understanding and skills needed for working in private practice or for governmental bodies, international organisations or NGOs

Studying a Master of Laws in International Law offers a rewarding learning experience with opportunities to deepen your understanding of international law, and to improve skills necessary at all levels of professional engagement with contemporary and future challenges faced by international law.

You will take part in interactive seminars, thought-provoking discussions and critical debates with your peers and academics from across the world giving you unique insight and global perspectives into contemporary law.

Alongside the compulsory dissertation, you’ll choose from an array of optional modules which are all cutting-edge subjects dealing with contemporary and key international issues, such as international human rights law; human rights and digital technology; the right to dignity; the international law of armed conflict; the international law of cyber operations; the use of force; the International Criminal Court; and migration.

In order to enhance your research and learning experiences and to create a vibrant community of postgraduate students enrolled in this course, you will be affiliated with one of our research centres for the duration of your studies:

• Exeter Centre for International
• Human Rights and Democracy Forum
• Justice and Violence Studies @ Exeter

In order to obtain an LLM Master of Laws in International Law, you must successfully complete a total of 180 credits:

• eight 15-credit modules (chosen from the list below)
• compulsory LLM dissertation (60 credits)

Information for international students

Fees and funding

We invest heavily in scholarships for talented prospective Masters students. This is in addition to the UK Government’s Postgraduate Loan Scheme. For information on how you can fund your postgraduate degree at the University of Exeter, please visit the postgraduate study pages on our website.