This LLM course explores the origins, construction, and rules of international law, focusing on power, politics, and dominance in the world. It covers the right to self-determination, state formation, and the use of force against states or individuals. The syllabus includes landmark international court cases and their outcomes. The course equips students with academic abilities and employability skills for a successful career in international affairs, diplomacy, or policy thinktanks. All LLM courses blend themes of International, Business, and Social Justice, offering a balanced postgraduate legal curriculum and the opportunity to specialize in your area of interest through a bespoke core module and dissertation.

University of Huddersfield
International Law LLM
Entry Requirements
- An Honours degree (2:2 or above) in any subject.
- Other experience or qualifications that demonstrate appropriate knowledge and skills at the graduate level may be acceptable. Suitability for acceptance onto the course will be assessed through interviews.
- IELTS is 6.0 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent.
Career Prospects
On completion of the course there will be a range of career opportunities open to you, from legal practice in a UK or international law firm to employment in the diplomatic service, international governmental organisations, non-governmental organisations, academia, or multinational corporations.
Course Details
Core Modules
Legal and Academic Skills
International Law
LLM Dissertation International Law
Option Modules
International Business Law and Practice
International Human Rights Law
International Commercial Arbitration
Intellectual Property Law and Global Markets
International Banking Law
International Criminal Law
International Corporate Governance
Cross-border Insolvency Law
Corporate Social Responsibility
International Children’s Rights
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