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Study Details: 1 year full-time
This stream of the LLM is the ideal grounding if you wish to work in organisations related to this field. With our innovative course design, this course would suit students without a law background and provide you with an in-depth and critical understanding of public international law. You will be able to tailor the course to suit your needs by choosing from a broad range of subjects including law of armed conflict, law of United Nations, international environmental law, international migration law, international criminal law, human rights and international finance law.
You will develop your ability to think both analytically and critically through our strong emphasis on independent study research. Our seminar-based teaching will focus on discussion and debate and will ensure you have the opportunity to develop your oral presentation skills. You will be assessed primarily through coursework and a final dissertation which will equip you with advanced skills in time management, written communication, planning and self-directed study.
A good second class degree or an equivalent degree in an appropriate discipline.
Relevant professional experience post-graduation is given due credit in considering entry requirements.
Our Law Fair is held annually and attracts over 40 law firms and other graduate employers.
Two dedicated law careers tutors are on hand to discuss career options, upcoming opportunities and give advice about different firms.
We host a wide range of external speakers every year, representing the whole legal profession.
Core modules:
Dissertation
Semester 1
Choose up to four Public International Law option modules from:
An Introduction to International Space Law
General Principles of International Law
Human Rights and Human Wrongs: Core Principles
Legal Responses to Global Injustice
International Competition Law
International Migration and Refugee Law
Law of the United Nations
The Law of International Protection: Asylum Seekers and Refugees
Justice and the Future
Semester 2
Choose up to four Public International Law option modules from:
Feminist Perspectives on International Law
Freedom of Expression
Commercialising Space
International Investment Law
European Convention on Human Rights
International Law and the Use of Force
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