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LLM Master of Law (International)

LLM Master of Law (International)

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Full time | Birmingham | 12 months | FEB-25

Study mode

Full time

Duration

12 months

Start date

FEB-25

Key information
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Qualification type

LLM - Master of Laws

Subject areas

International Law

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

A Master of Laws (LLM) offered by The University of Law, is a postgraduate degree designed for law and non-law graduates to enhance your academic legal knowledge. This general International Master’s course allows students who are undecided at the point of application to choose their international law related specialisation at a later date. This course is a flexible and adaptable programme and can open up a range of career pathways.

LLM Master of Law (International)

The LLM Master of Laws (International) allows those who have a keen interest in international law to specialise in this growing and fascinating area of legal study. Students must select at least two approved International Law modules to satisfy the programme learning outcomes and complete their dissertation in an area of International Law. You can also choose our Postgraduate Certificate International Law (PGCert) or Postgraduate Diploma International Law (PGDip).

When you study the LLM Master of Law (International) programme with us you will:

  • Be taught by our expert lecturers, including subject matter specialists, former and current practitioners, and research and teaching focused academics.
  • Benefit from strategic partnerships with firms, regulators and accreditation bodies, which inform our programme development.
  • Improve your employability by gaining important transferable skills and mapping your career with our careers team.
  • Strengthen your network – connect with other students, faculty and industry professionals on an international scale, and seek out opportunities for future placements and job opportunities.
  • Increase your earning potential – the 2023 Graduate Labour Market Statistics found that postgraduates on average earn £5,000 more than their graduate counterparts.
  • Get ahead of the competition – gain in-depth knowledge of your topic of interest and become a subject expert, which will provide you with a competitive edge in the job market.
  • 94% of postgraduates were in employment or further study 15 months after graduating (2021/22 Graduate Outcomes data). Contains HESA Data: Copyright Jisc 2024.
  • Prepare for the future of Legal Technology – study modules in legal technology and gain insight into this emerging area of law.
  • Maximum flexibility - the course has been purposely designed to be an innovative, adaptable programme that allows you to customise your studies to suit your preferred areas of interest.

Assessment
Modules are assessed by a three hour unseen written examination or 4,500 word coursework assignment.

Attendance at one of our UK campuses (or an approved overseas centre by prior arrangement) is required for all examinations, including for online study.

The default campus location for online study is London.

Modules

International Arbitration
International Corporate Governance
International Criminal Law
International Human Rights Law
International Trade Law
Dissertation in your chosen International Law specialisation.
Public International Law
Research Methods Training to help you prepare for your dissertation

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£11,900

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£17,000

Entry requirements

Students should possess a UK bachelor’s degree in any subject at 2:2 or above or equivalent qualifications. Non-law students must complete a compulsory two week induction covering the Key Principles of the English Legal System, unless they can evidence the successful completion of an LLB (or equivalent) or a minimum of 3 legal modules worth at least 80 QCF credits, which must include - English Legal System, Contract Law and Law of Tort.