LLM International Legal Studies

2:2 or above in a relevant subject (a relevant subject would include all social science, humanities and business and management programmes).

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Graduates go on to pursue a variety of paths, including careers in business, legal practice, teaching and academia. 

Career booster

During your time studying at the Faculty of Management, Law and Social Sciences you will have the opportunity to take part in our distinctive career booster programme throughout the duration of your course. The programme is designed to equip you with the necessary skills and graduate attributes to be job-ready when seeking employment with leading innovative organisations. The Career Booster Programme (PDF, 2.8 MB) offers you the opportunity to gain certificates in:

• The European Computer Driving License (ECDL) - the benchmark for digital literacy
• Sage 50 Accounting and Sage 50 Payroll - training that will allow you to develop leading accounting and payroll software skills
• Project Manager Professional certificates - giving you the edge when seeking to become a Certified Project Manager
• Big Data analysis and reporting skills - using Software and Services (SAS) that will lead to certification.

In addition, the programme will also include activities to promote teamwork, confidence, communication and many other skills sought by employers.

Developing a portfolio of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Certificates will demonstrate to employers that you are not only ambitious but also take responsibility for your own professional development.

First Year
Core
Regulatory Theory and Practice
Dissertation
Foundations of Law and Skills
Sustainable development law in contemporary business and society
Optional
International Trade and Investment Law
Public International Law
Law and Ethics of Technology and Artificial Intelligence
International Competition Law
International Banking and Finance Law
Data Protection and Privacy Law
International Company and Corporate Governance Law
Law of Financial Crime
International Energy Law and Just Transition
International Water Resources Law
Business, Human Rights and Environment
Climate Change Law and Policy
Cyberlaw
Employment Law
Immigration and Refugee Law
International Commercial Dispute Resolution
International Criminal Law
Law and Gender
International Law of Taxation
Regulation of Financial Technologies and Virtual Assets
Regulation of Capital Markets and Securities
Regulation of Financial Technologies and Virtual Assets
International Insolvency Law
Legal Technology
Waste Management Law and the circular economy
Mining and Critical Minerals Law and Policy
Emerging issues in Law
International commercial contracts and e-commerce
International Environmental Law
International Human Rights Law
International Humanitarian Law
International Intellectual Property Law
International Petroleum Law