LLM International Law

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.

The LLM in International Law offers a wealth of courses that will equip you with the necessary knowledge to develop a successful career in this field.

Most of our courses include perspectives on professional practice and some also include experiential learning activities, such as simulations of proceedings before international courts and tribunals. These activities are designed to consolidate your understanding of key theoretical concepts by putting them into practice in real-world contexts, and to give you practical experience with documents, drafting skills and analytical frameworks used in professional environment.

Core course:

Foundations Of International Law

Optional courses:

Advanced Introduction to International Criminal Law
Advanced Introduction to the Law of the United Nations
Advanced Introduction to the European Convention on Human Rights
Climate Change Law and Governance
Fundamentals of Environmental Justice
Global Constitutionalism: Rise, Decline, Resilience
International Courts and Tribunals
International Human Rights Law
International Investment Law
International Law and International Economic Governance
International Law and International Politics
International Law and International Security
International Trade Law
Law and Just Energy Transition
The Laws of Armed Conflict

Dissertation:

LLM Dissertation or Collaborative LLM dissertation