International Criminal Law LLM

Entry requirements for this course are normally:

• An Honours degree (2:2 or above) in any subject.
• Other experience or qualifications that demonstrate appropriate knowledge and skills at graduate level may be acceptable. Suitability for acceptance onto the course will be assessed through interview.

If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent. Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our Where are you from information pages. If you have alternative qualifications or do not meet the IELTS requirement we also offer a range of Pre-Sessional English Programmes.

International Criminal Law is a relatively new and dynamic area of law. Its governance is complex, involving the interaction of global and regional bodies in an effort to hold individuals accountable for global atrocities committed in different parts of the world.

This LLM examines the foundations of international criminal law from both a prosecution and defence perspective, exploring the relationship between the International Criminal Court and national criminal courts. It covers specific international crimes such as genocide and war crimes, evaluates international punishments such as the use of the death penalty, and considers evolving international crimes. This course will equip you with the academic abilities and employability skills which are relevant for a successful career within the field of international criminal law.