International Law LLM

International Law LLM

The LLM International Law analyses how international law operates within the key areas of international human rights and international business law.

The end of the Second World War has witnessed not only the creation of numerous international organisations, but also an increased level of global interconnection and the creation of common standards in many areas. International Law has become an important area of study because of the role it plays in regulating the relationships between states and how different states shapes their laws and legal systems.

Therefore, the knowledge and understanding of the legal aspects of international law and how international law operates in the areas of international business and international human rights law is an important attribute that is highly regarded by prospective employers such as academic institutions, non-governmental organisations and charities, policy and research organisations, and international organisations.


Our LLM International Law brings together different areas of international law and enables you to critically examine how international law operates within the fields of human rights and business law. The course examines international law with the underlying philosophy of providing a structured course characterised by sound theory and application to produce students capable of engaging with international institutions through their understanding of how law operates at the international level.

Additionally, our LLM provides an opportunity to acquire, or build upon existing skills gained from your undergraduate course - enhancing employment opportunities in the legal profession and providing a basis for progression to doctoral studies.

You will analyse and critically evaluate principle features of international law, including fundamental concepts, values, principles and rules, and the main institutions and procedures. You’ll also learn to evaluate complex legal issues, communicate complex and abstract ideas, and employ strategic transferable skills.


Entry Requirements

Applications from international applicants with equivalent qualifications are welcome.

  • IELTS -  6.5 overall with 6.0 minimum in all bands. If you do not meet the required IELTS score, you may be eligible for one of our pre-sessional English courses.

Career Prospects

You will have the opportunity to undertake a placement as an alternative to a dissertation. In addition we have active, student-led Legal, Mooting and Debate Societies.

Our Student Mooting Society is one of the most successful in England, with our students reaching five finals in the past six years, regularly beating teams from some of the country’s most prestigious universities.

We also have a staff and student led Pro-Bono Unit that provides legal advice to the public.

Course Details

Public International Law - 20 credits
Advanced Legal Research Methods - 20 credits
Dissertation, Live Project or Placement - 60 credits

Optional modules
Human Rights in the Wider World - 20 credits
International Women’s and Children’s Rights - 20 credits
International Corporate Law* - 20 credits
Transnational Commercial Law* - 20 credits
Corporate Criminality and Tax Evasion* - 20 credits
Global Health Law - 20 credits
Human Rights and the Environment - 20 credits
International Intellectual Property Law* - 20 credits
Conflict Resolution in Business* - 20 credits
International Criminal Law - 20 credits
Refugees and the Free Movement of People - 20 credits
Global Comparative Competition Law* - 20 credits
Corporate Compliance* - 20 credits
International Insolvency Law - 20 credits

*The information’s are correct at the time of publishing, however it may change if university makes any changes after we have published the information. While we try our best to provide correct information, It is advisable to call us or visit university website for up to date information.

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