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LLM Public International Law - Masters degree

LLM Public International Law - Masters degree

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Full time | Northampton Square | 1 year | JAN-25

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

JAN-25

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

LLM - Master of Laws

Subject areas

Constitutional / Public Law International Law Llb - Bachelor Of Laws

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Key information

Develop a critical appreciation of public international law (the law between and about states), its principles, rules and the ever-changing context in which it operates. Our specialist master’s LLM is truly international, enabling you to learn about global governance, humanitarian law and human rights.

Course overview

Benefits of this course

We aim to give you a full understanding of public international law. That is, the law governing the interaction of states and their impact on domestic law.

Your learning will cover how public international law affects subjects spanning from global governance and human rights, to transnational finance and investment, climate change, war and peace.

You can also choose from our International Politics modules to achieve a politically rounded view of law in our transnational world.

Who is this course for?

You will benefit from this programme if you want to gain a deep understanding of public international law from both a theoretical and practical perspective. It will also appeal if you are targeting an international career in commercial practice.

You may currently be studying anywhere in the world or be at any stage of your career. All you need is a committed interest in global affairs.

Career

When you graduate from the Public International Law LLM you will have a diverse set of highly valued skills and strong prospects for a career in international law.

You will be able to demonstrate a deep understanding of international law and a mix of specialist competencies that can give immediate value in the workplace.

Our aim is for you to be well positioned for legal and non-legal careers.

You will be well placed to pursue careers in:

  • private practice
  • in-house in a law firm
  • policy and government
  • non-governmental organisations
  • non-legal careers in litigation and dispute resolution.

Modules

This module includes 30 or 60 credits. You will be required to write a dissertation specific to Public International Law.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£14,930

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£21,490

Entry requirements

We are interested in receiving applications from individuals with at least an upper second-class honours undergraduate degree in law (roughly equivalent to a B or B+) from a recognised international institution. Applicants with a good undergraduate degree in another subject will also be considered.

University information

City, University of London is a leading institution, ranked 38th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2025). City offers an innovative programme of undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses which uphold the university’s commitment to enhancing people’s lives through education. City is a research-driven university and has around 21,000 enrolled students, of which 45 percent are studying postgraduate qualifications. The university community...more