International Law and Security

Entry requirements

2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Law (LLB or LLM).

We may also consider a UK 2:1 Honours degree, or its international equivalent, in international relations, politics, or a relevant social sciences or humanities subject area.

While we welcome applicants from non-legal backgrounds, it is important to note that this LLM remains a law-focused degree.

If applying with a degree that is not in Law (LLB or LLM) please provide a personal statement and an academic reference.

International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of pre-Masters courses.

Months of entry

September

Course content

The LLM in International Law & Security focuses on the role and relevance of international law in a rapidly changing global security environment. It reflects the breadth of contemporary international security issues, addressing issues as diverse as terrorism, armed conflicts and transnational organised crime.

Why this Programme?

• If you want to increase your horizons to an international platform, look beyond domestic legal orders and learn about global security issues, this LLM is ideal for you.
• You will be taught by an excellent team that truly understands international issues, with staff drawn from Canada, Germany, Scotland, Greece and Uzbekistan.
• You will be equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to work as security consultant or practitioner with governments, international organisations and NGOs.
• The programme includes optional participation in a student trip to Geneva.
• We offer excellent facilities including our dedicated School of Law library; our main University library also contains our extensive collection of legal materials and official publications and is a European Documentation Centre.
• The programme is based on small-group, seminar-style teaching by experts in the field. The programme is complemented by guest speaker events and research workshops, allowing students to get involved with leading academics from outside Glasgow.
• Watch: Masters of Laws (LLM) programme overview

Information for international students

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic and Academic Online (not General Training)

• 7.0 overall with no subtest less than 6.5
• IELTS One Skill Retake Accepted
• Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of programme start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.