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Introduction
Introduction
Why choose this course?
Course structure
You’ll choose the pathway you want to study; building and advancing your legal knowledge and skills in that legal sphere.
Across your LLM course, you’ll develop a unique understanding of international law, human rights, international economic law, and business law.
You might explore the challenges of globalisation - considering market regulation, free trade and the role of governments. You might compare UN perspectives on economic development with those of the World Bank. Or you might examine the role of human rights laws in armed conflict.
You’ll fully grasp the unique challenges and perspectives to each area of law. You’ll collaborate with students from many different legal backgrounds and perspectives. You’ll challenge ideas, and have your own thinking challenged too.
You’ll graduate with a developed understanding of powerful international organisations across the world stage. You’ll understand how to influence, challenge and collaborate with them.
Overview
On our LLM Law course, you’ll develop an advanced understanding of the legal frameworks that underpin our world order today through our pathways:
LLM International Law
LLM Human Rights Law
LLM International Commercial Law and Trade
LLM Global Business and Human Rights.
You’ll learn how to leverage laws to drive positive change across global communities.
The refugee crisis. Sustainable development. Human rights. Global conflicts. You’ll explore the legalities behind some of the biggest global challenges. You’ll emerge with a unique skill set and perspectives that cross legal silos. This will set you apart as an expert in your field. You'll also have an opportunity to undertake pro bono volunteer work to gain valuable experience. This placement will help to develop your legal skills.
You’ll explore the workings of powerful global actors - like the World Bank and the UN. You’ll also have the freedom to explore areas of international law that interest you most, like global development or human rights systems. You can join a LLM course in January or September, the choice is yours.
Modules
LLW International Law
Compulsory modules
International Law - semester one
You’ll get to grips with the fundamentals of international law in this key module. You’ll study the law and legal framework governing the international community, and examine the philosophical basis of international law. This will include:
the nature, origins and basis of international law
the main sources of international law – including the importance of customs, treaties, general legal principles and international case precedents
the basic rights and obligations of international actors – such as state responsibility, governmental obligations not to interfere with others, immunities and jurisdictional powers.
You’ll also study the International Court of Justice and its role in settling international disputes. Throughout the module, we’ll use case studies and group exercises to enhance your learning experience.
Advanced Legal Research Methods - semester one
You’ll hone the research and writing skills needed to carry out legal research at an advanced level. These include research design, searching for relevant sources and materials, legal referencing and citation skills. You’ll think about the process of writing, as well as the end product, including presenting findings to different audiences. You’ll consider the distinctive features of legal research and approaches and research methodologies you might use. The work you do in this module gives you excellent preparation for your dissertation.
Dissertation - semester two
Your LLM dissertation is an extended, supervised piece of work on a particular aspect of international law, which you’ll choose in consultation with your tutors. It’s your opportunity to gain knowledge and insight through sustained research, and to demonstrate your ability to explore and present legal arguments. You’ll develop transferable skills in research and information and project management.
We’ll encourage you to choose a topic of personal interest or professional interest. For September entry students your main work on the dissertation normally takes place from June to mid-August. For January entry students your main work on the dissertation takes place February-May.
Optional modules
Semester one choose two from:
International Human Rights Systems
In this introduction to international human rights law, you’ll learn about the institutions and mechanisms that protect human rights. Throughout the module, you’ll critically examine arguments and ideas about human rights. By examining the relevant law, contemporary debates and case studies, you’ll get to grips with the philosophical underpinnings of human rights and their contemporary legal and political meaning.
Theory and Critique of Human Rights
You’ll learn about the foundations and principles that underpin the theory and practice of human rights. You’ll trace how human rights have evolved over time and explore their philosophical foundations. By examining current debates in domestic and international law, you’ll also understand their contemporary legal and political meaning and use. The module will include critical and non-western perspectives on contemporary human rights.
International Business Transactions
This module introduces you to law regulating business transactions in a global economy. You’ll learn about the basic transactions for the purchase and sale of goods, analyse various types of contracts, and look at the remedies available when contracts are breached. You’ll also encounter issues such as:
special problems arising between buyer and seller where goods are carried in a container
various types of contracts for the carriage of goods by sea
banker's commercial credits
contractual effects between buyer and seller, buyer and banker, and the seller and banker.
You’ll go on to examine more complicated distribution and licensing agreements, joint venture and foreign direct investment agreements. Giving you the understanding and legal knowledge of transactions.
Independent Study
This is your chance to carry out independent research on a law topic of your choice, in consultation with your module leader. You’ll strengthen your skills in carrying out legal research and presenting your findings and arguments.
Semester two choose three from:
World Trade Law
International trade is regulated by the World Trade Organisation (WTO), and also through many free trade agreements that have been negotiated outside the WTO framework. These agreements between governments set out their powers to restrict the flow of goods and services between countries.
In this module, you’ll examine key aspects of the public international law of trade and finance. You’ll focus on the fundamental principles of international trade contained in GATT 1994 under the WTO Agreement.
International Environmental Law, Globalisation, Development and Justice
You will examine the institutions, content and impacts of international environmental law. You'll focus on its response to the demands and challenges of globalisation and development.
You will look at the ways in which environmental regulation is carried by the:
United Nations
European Union
World Trade Organization
and other international and regional institutions.
What can be done to resolve the demands of environmental protection and sustainable development within the context of an interconnected and global order? The systems undergo critical assessment for their effectiveness, responsiveness and legitimacy, taking into account issues such as:
human rights
energy and natural resources
waste regulation
foreign investment
and protests against development projects and programmes.
Contemporary Issues in Human Rights
You will develop your critical awareness of a range of human rights issues. Including situations and case studies that are of contemporary significance.
You'll reflect on emerging issues as they happen. So you'll be up to date and informed with developments across the field of human rights. This will provide you with broader insights into human rights law. Helping you develop a deeper knowledge of International Human Rights Systems.
You'll have the opportunity to carry out an individual assignment. Based on a topic in conversation with your module teaching team. You can further develop a topic if you choose to take the Independent Study Module.
Human Rights: Practical Issues
You’ll use wide-ranging case studies to examine international human rights law. The case studies could cover areas such as children’s rights, environmental rights, self-determination and human rights in wartime. Using primary documents, case law and academic commentary, you’ll examine each topic from a practical perspective, underpinned by theory and principles.
International Investment Law
Why do investors invest abroad, and why do host countries actively encourage foreign investment? You’ll explore these questions while examining the laws, policies and legal issues affecting foreign investment and foreign enterprises. You’ll think in particular about the developing world and emerging markets.
You’ll investigate the role of law in the investment process. This will include:
the rules, principles and institutions of public international law that affect direct foreign investment
host country laws that reward and regulate foreign investment
the law of investment contracts
the dispute settlement regime.
International Corporate Governance
Corporate governance means the way in which companies are governed – who has power and accountability, and who makes decisions. But what does good governance look like? And what legal mechanisms support it?
Through this module you’ll gain a stronger understanding of how international corporate governance works and the financial, economic and environmental forces that may shape corporate behaviour and operations. You’ll look at the role of corporations operating in the globalised world. You’ll also examine the importance of corporate governance in facilitating business transactions and banking.
Independent Study
This is your chance to carry out independent research on a law topic of your choice, in consultation with your module leader. You’ll strengthen your skills in carrying out legal research and presenting your findings and arguments.
LLM Human Rights Law
Compulsory modules
Theory and Critique of Human Rights - semester one
You’ll learn about the foundations and principles that underpin the theory and practice of human rights. You’ll trace how human rights have evolved over time and explore their philosophical foundations. By examining current debates in domestic and international law, you’ll also understand their contemporary legal and political meaning and use. The module will include critical and non-western perspectives on contemporary human rights.
International Human Rights Systems - semester one
In this introduction to international human rights law, you’ll learn about the institutions and mechanisms that protect human rights. Throughout the module, you’ll critically examine arguments and ideas about human rights. By examining the relevant law, contemporary debates and case studies, you’ll get to grips with the philosophical underpinnings of human rights and their contemporary legal and political meaning.
Advanced Legal Research Methods - semester one
You’ll hone the research and writing skills needed to carry out legal research at an advanced level. These include research design, searching for relevant sources and materials, legal referencing and citation skills. You’ll think about the process of writing, as well as the end product, including presenting findings to different audiences. You’ll consider the distinctive features of legal research and approaches and research methodologies you might use. The work you do in this module gives you excellent preparation for your dissertation.
Contemporary Issues in Human Rights - semester two
You will develop your critical awareness of a range of human rights issues, including situations and case studies that are of contemporary significance.
You'll reflect on emerging issues as they happen, so you'll be up to date and informed with developments across the field of human rights. This will provide you with broader insights into human rights law, helping you develop a deeper knowledge of International Human Rights Systems.
You'll have the opportunity to carry out an individual assignment based on a topic in conversation with your module teaching team. You can further develop a topic if you choose to take the Independent Study Module.
Human Rights: Practical Issues - semester two
You’ll use wide-ranging case studies to examine international human rights law. The case studies could cover areas such as children’s rights, environmental rights, self-determination and human rights in wartime. Using primary documents, case law and academic commentary, you’ll examine each topic from a practical perspective, underpinned by theory and principles.
Dissertation - semester two
Your LLM dissertation is an extended, supervised piece of work on a particular aspect of international law, which you’ll choose in consultation with your tutors. It’s your opportunity to gain knowledge and insight through sustained research, and to demonstrate your ability to explore and present legal arguments. You’ll develop transferable skills in research and information and project management.
We’ll encourage you to choose a topic of personal interest or professional interest. For September entry students your main work on the dissertation normally takes place from June to mid-August. For January entry students your main work on the dissertation takes place February-May.
Optional modules
Semester one choose one from:
International Law
You’ll get to grips with the fundamentals of international law in this key module. You’ll study the law and legal framework governing the international community, and examine the philosophical basis of international law. This will include:
the nature, origins and basis of international law
the main sources of international law – including the importance of customs, treaties, general legal principles and international case precedents
the basic rights and obligations of international actors – such as state responsibility, governmental obligations not to interfere with others, immunities and jurisdictional powers.
You’ll also study the International Court of Justice and its role in settling international disputes. Throughout the module, we’ll use case studies and group exercises to enhance your learning experience.
International Business Transactions
This module introduces you to law regulating business transactions in a global economy. You’ll learn about the basic transactions for the purchase and sale of goods, analyse various types of contracts, and look at the remedies available when contracts are breached. You’ll also encounter issues such as:
special problems arising between buyer and seller where goods are carried in a container
various types of contracts for the carriage of goods by sea
banker's commercial credits
contractual effects between buyer and seller, buyer and banker, and the seller and banker.
You’ll go on to examine more complicated distribution and licensing agreements, joint venture and foreign direct investment agreements. Giving you the understanding and legal knowledge of transactions.
Independent Study
This is your chance to carry out independent research on a law topic of your choice, in consultation with your module leader. You’ll strengthen your skills in carrying out legal research and presenting your findings and arguments.
Semester two choose one from:
World Trade Law
International trade is regulated by the World Trade Organisation (WTO), and also through many free trade agreements that have been negotiated outside the WTO framework. These agreements between governments set out their powers to restrict the flow of goods and services between countries.
In this module, you’ll examine key aspects of the public international law of trade and finance. You’ll focus on the fundamental principles of international trade contained in GATT 1994 under the WTO Agreement
International Law
You’ll get to grips with the fundamentals of international law in this key module. You’ll study the law and legal framework governing the international community, and examine the philosophical basis of international law. This will include:
the nature, origins and basis of international law
the main sources of international law – including the importance of customs, treaties, general legal principles and international case precedents
the basic rights and obligations of international actors – such as state responsibility, governmental obligations not to interfere with others, immunities and jurisdictional powers.
You’ll also study the International Court of Justice and its role in settling international disputes. Throughout the module, we’ll use case studies and group exercises to enhance your learning experience.
International Environmental Law, Globalisation, Development and Justice
You will examine the institutions, content and impacts of international environmental law. You'll focus on its response to the demands and challenges of globalisation and development.
You will look at the ways in which environmental regulation is carried by the:
United Nations
European Union
World Trade Organization
and other international and regional institutions.
What can be done to resolve the demands of environmental protection and sustainable development within the context of an interconnected and global order? The systems undergo critical assessment for their effectiveness, responsiveness and legitimacy, taking into account issues such as:
human rights
energy and natural resources
waste regulation
foreign investment
and protests against development projects and programmes.
International Corporate Governance
Corporate governance means the way in which companies are governed – who has power and accountability, and who makes decisions. But what does good governance look like? And what legal mechanisms support it?
Through this module you’ll gain a stronger understanding of how international corporate governance works and the financial, economic and environmental forces that may shape corporate behaviour and operations. You’ll look at the role of corporations operating in the globalised world. You’ll also examine the importance of corporate governance in facilitating business transactions and banking.
International Investment Law
Why do investors invest abroad, and why do host countries actively encourage foreign investment? You’ll explore these questions while examining the laws, policies and legal issues affecting foreign investment and foreign enterprises. You’ll think in particular about the developing world and emerging markets.
You’ll investigate the role of law in the investment process. This will include:
the rules, principles and institutions of public international law that affect direct foreign investment
host country laws that reward and regulate foreign investment
the law of investment contracts
the dispute settlement regime.
Independent Study
This is your chance to carry out independent research on a law topic of your choice, in consultation with your module leader. You’ll strengthen your skills in carrying out legal research and presenting your findings and arguments.
LLM International Commerceial Law and Trade
Compulsory modules
International Business Transactions - semester one
This module introduces you to law regulating business transactions in a global economy. You’ll learn about the basic transactions for the purchase and sale of goods, analyse various types of contracts, and look at the remedies available when contracts are breached. You’ll also encounter issues such as:
special problems arising between buyer and seller where goods are carried in a container
various types of contracts for the carriage of goods by sea
banker's commercial credits
contractual effects between buyer and seller, buyer and banker, and the seller and banker.
You’ll go on to examine more complicated distribution and licensing agreements, joint venture and foreign direct investment agreements. Giving you the understanding and legal knowledge of transactions.
Advanced Legal Research Methods - semester one
You’ll hone the research and writing skills needed to carry out legal research at an advanced level. These include research design, searching for relevant sources and materials, legal referencing and citation skills. You’ll think about the process of writing, as well as the end product, including presenting findings to different audiences. You’ll consider the distinctive features of legal research and approaches and research methodologies you might use. The work you do in this module gives you excellent preparation for your dissertation.
World Trade Law - semester two
International trade is regulated by the World Trade Organisation (WTO), and also through many free trade agreements that have been negotiated outside the WTO framework. These agreements between governments set out their powers to restrict the flow of goods and services between countries.
In this module, you’ll examine key aspects of the public international law of trade and finance. You’ll focus on the fundamental principles of international trade contained in GATT 1994 under the WTO Agreement.
International Investment Law - semester two
Why do investors invest abroad, and why do host countries actively encourage foreign investment? You’ll explore these questions while examining the laws, policies and legal issues affecting foreign investment and foreign enterprises. You’ll think in particular about the developing world and emerging markets.
You’ll investigate the role of law in the investment process. This will include:
the rules, principles and institutions of public international law that affect direct foreign investment
host country laws that reward and regulate foreign investment
the law of investment contracts
the dispute settlement regime.
International Corporate Governance - semester two
Corporate governance means the way in which companies are governed – who has power and accountability, and who makes decisions. But what does good governance look like? And what legal mechanisms support it?
Through this module you’ll gain a stronger understanding of how international corporate governance works and the financial, economic and environmental forces that may shape corporate behaviour and operations. You’ll look at the role of corporations operating in the globalised world. You’ll also examine the importance of corporate governance in facilitating business transactions and banking.
Dissertation - semester two
Your LLM dissertation is an extended, supervised piece of work on a particular aspect of international law, which you’ll choose in consultation with your tutors. It’s your opportunity to gain knowledge and insight through sustained research, and to demonstrate your ability to explore and present legal arguments. You’ll develop transferable skills in research and information and project management.
We’ll encourage you to choose a topic of personal interest or professional interest. For September entry students your main work on the dissertation normally takes place from June to mid-August. For January entry students your main work on the dissertation takes place February-May.
Optional modules
Semester one choose one from:
International Law
You’ll get to grips with the fundamentals of international law in this key module. You’ll study the law and legal framework governing the international community, and examine the philosophical basis of international law. This will include:
the nature, origins and basis of international law
the main sources of international law – including the importance of customs, treaties, general legal principles and international case precedents
the basic rights and obligations of international actors – such as state responsibility, governmental obligations not to interfere with others, immunities and jurisdictional powers.
You’ll also study the International Court of Justice and its role in settling international disputes. Throughout the module, we’ll use case studies and group exercises to enhance your learning experience.
International Human Rights Systems
In this introduction to international human rights law, you’ll learn about the institutions and mechanisms that protect human rights. Throughout the module, you’ll critically examine arguments and ideas about human rights. By examining the relevant law, contemporary debates and case studies, you’ll get to grips with the philosophical underpinnings of human rights and their contemporary legal and political meaning.
Theory and Critique of Human Rights
You’ll learn about the foundations and principles that underpin the theory and practice of human rights. You’ll trace how human rights have evolved over time and explore their philosophical foundations. By examining current debates in domestic and international law, you’ll also understand their contemporary legal and political meaning and use. The module will include critical and non-western perspectives on contemporary human rights.
Independent Study
This is your chance to carry out independent research on a law topic of your choice, in consultation with your module leader. You’ll strengthen your skills in carrying out legal research and presenting your findings and arguments.
Semester two choose one from:
International Environmental Law, Globalisation, Development and Justice
You will examine the institutions, content and impacts of international environmental law. You'll focus on its response to the demands and challenges of globalisation and development.
You will look at the ways in which environmental regulation is carried by the:
United Nations
European Union
World Trade Organization
and other international and regional institutions.
What can be done to resolve the demands of environmental protection and sustainable development within the context of an interconnected and global order? The systems undergo critical assessment for their effectiveness, responsiveness and legitimacy, taking into account issues such as:
human rights
energy and natural resources
waste regulation
foreign investment
and protests against development projects and programmes.
Contemporary Issues in Human Rights
You will develop your critical awareness of a range of human rights issues, including situations and case studies that are of contemporary significance.
You'll reflect on emerging issues as they happen, so you'll be up to date and informed with developments across the field of human rights. This will provide you with broader insights into human rights law, helping you develop a deeper knowledge of International Human Rights Systems.
You'll have the opportunity to carry out an individual assignment based on a topic in conversation with your module teaching team. You can further develop a topic if you choose to take the Independent Study Module.
Human Rights: Practical Issues
You’ll use wide-ranging case studies to examine international human rights law. The case studies could cover areas such as children’s rights, environmental rights, self-determination and human rights in wartime. Using primary documents, case law and academic commentary, you’ll examine each topic from a practical perspective, underpinned by theory and principles.
Independent Study
This is your chance to carry out independent research on a law topic of your choice, in consultation with your module leader. You’ll strengthen your skills in carrying out legal research and presenting your findings and arguments.
LLM Global Business and Human Rights Law
Compulsory modules
International Human Rights Systems - semester one
In this introduction to international human rights law, you’ll learn about the institutions and mechanisms that protect human rights. Throughout the module, you’ll critically examine arguments and ideas about human rights. By examining the relevant law, contemporary debates and case studies, you’ll get to grips with the philosophical underpinnings of human rights and their contemporary legal and political meaning.
Advanced Legal Research Methods - semester one
You’ll hone the research and writing skills needed to carry out legal research at an advanced level. These include research design, searching for relevant sources and materials, legal referencing and citation skills. You’ll think about the process of writing, as well as the end product, including presenting findings to different audiences. You’ll consider the distinctive features of legal research and approaches and research methodologies you might use. The work you do in this module gives you excellent preparation for your dissertation.
International Corporate Governance - semester two
Corporate governance means the way in which companies are governed – who has power and accountability, and who makes decisions. But what does good governance look like? And what legal mechanisms support it?
Through this module you’ll gain a stronger understanding of how international corporate governance works and the financial, economic and environmental forces that may shape corporate behaviour and operations. You’ll look at the role of corporations operating in the globalised world. You’ll also examine the importance of corporate governance in facilitating business transactions and banking.
World Trade Law - semester two
International trade is regulated by the World Trade Organisation (WTO), and also through many free trade agreements that have been negotiated outside the WTO framework. These agreements between governments set out their powers to restrict the flow of goods and services between countries.
In this module, you’ll examine key aspects of the public international law of trade and finance. You’ll focus on the fundamental principles of international trade contained in GATT 1994 under the WTO Agreement.
International Environmental Law, Globalisation, Development and Justice - semester two
You will examine the institutions, content and impacts of international environmental law. You'll focus on its response to the demands and challenges of globalisation and development.
You will look at the ways in which environmental regulation is carried by the:
United Nations
European Union
World Trade Organization
and other international and regional institutions.
What can be done to resolve the demands of environmental protection and sustainable development within the context of an interconnected and global order? The systems undergo critical assessment for their effectiveness, responsiveness and legitimacy, taking into account issues such as:
human rights
energy and natural resources
waste regulation
foreign investment
and protests against development projects and programmes.
Dissertation - semester two
Your LLM dissertation is an extended, supervised piece of work on a particular aspect of international law, which you’ll choose in consultation with your tutors. It’s your opportunity to gain knowledge and insight through sustained research, and to demonstrate your ability to explore and present legal arguments. You’ll develop transferable skills in research and information and project management.
We’ll encourage you to choose a topic of personal interest or professional interest. For September entry students your main work on the dissertation normally takes place from June to mid-August. For January entry students your main work on the dissertation takes place February-May.
Optional modules
Semester one choose one from:
International Law
You’ll get to grips with the fundamentals of international law in this key module. You’ll study the law and legal framework governing the international community, and examine the philosophical basis of international law. This will include:
the nature, origins and basis of international law
the main sources of international law – including the importance of customs, treaties, general legal principles and international case precedents
the basic rights and obligations of international actors – such as state responsibility, governmental obligations not to interfere with others, immunities and jurisdictional powers.
You’ll also study the International Court of Justice and its role in settling international disputes. Throughout the module, we’ll use case studies and group exercises to enhance your learning experience.
International Business Transactions
This module introduces you to law regulating business transactions in a global economy. You’ll learn about the basic transactions for the purchase and sale of goods, analyse various types of contracts, and look at the remedies available when contracts are breached. You’ll also encounter issues such as:
special problems arising between buyer and seller where goods are carried in a container
various types of contracts for the carriage of goods by sea
banker's commercial credits
contractual effects between buyer and seller, buyer and banker, and the seller and banker.
You’ll go on to examine more complicated distribution and licensing agreements, joint venture and foreign direct investment agreements. Giving you the understanding and legal knowledge of transactions.
Theory and Critique of Human Rights
You’ll learn about the foundations and principles that underpin the theory and practice of human rights. You’ll trace how human rights have evolved over time and explore their philosophical foundations. By examining current debates in domestic and international law, you’ll also understand their contemporary legal and political meaning and use. The module will include critical and non-western perspectives on contemporary human rights.
Independent Study
This is your chance to carry out independent research on a law topic of your choice, in consultation with your module leader. You’ll strengthen your skills in carrying out legal research and presenting your findings and arguments.
Semester two choose one from:
International Investment Law
Why do investors invest abroad, and why do host countries actively encourage foreign investment? You’ll explore these questions while examining the laws, policies and legal issues affecting foreign investment and foreign enterprises. You’ll think in particular about the developing world and emerging markets.
You’ll investigate the role of law in the investment process. This will include:
the rules, principles and institutions of public international law that affect direct foreign investment
host country laws that reward and regulate foreign investment
the law of investment contracts
the dispute settlement regime.
Contemporary Issues in Human Rights
You will develop your critical awareness of a range of human rights issues. Including situations and case studies that are of contemporary significance.
You'll reflect on emerging issues as they happen. So you'll be up to date and informed with developments across the field of human rights. This will provide you with broader insights into human rights law. Helping you develop a deeper knowledge of International Human Rights Systems.
You'll have the opportunity to carry out an individual assignment. Based on a topic in conversation with your module teaching team. You can further develop a topic if you choose to take the Independent Study Module.
Human Rights: Practical Issues
You’ll use wide-ranging case studies to examine international human rights law. The case studies could cover areas such as children’s rights, environmental rights, self-determination and human rights in wartime. Using primary documents, case law and academic commentary, you’ll examine each topic from a practical perspective, underpinned by theory and principles.
Independent Study
This is your chance to carry out independent research on a law topic of your choice, in consultation with your module leader. You’ll strengthen your skills in carrying out legal research and presenting your findings and arguments.
Research
Our academics are at the forefront of a wide range of internationally recognised and world-leading research and projects.
Our LLM course team consists of researchers working within the following research groups:
international law
critical approaches to law
fundamental rights and equality
You can attend the programme of research seminars and other events that underpin the research culture of the School of Law. You will have the opportunity to become involved in research through specialist modules in which teaching staff have expertise. They also supervise dissertations in their specialist subjects.
Entry Criteria
ENTRY REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Home Office Share Code
For EU students only.
IF no Qualification
Please provide CV with at least 2 years of work experience, and employee reference letter.
Entry requirements
Specific entry requirements
Students will normally be required to have (or to be expecting) a good honours degree, or an equivalent degree awarded by a university outside the United Kingdom. The degree may be in Law or in a related discipline. We welcome applications from both non-Law graduates and work experience-based candidates.
Students new to the academic study of law will be advised to read a number of recommended texts by way of induction before they begin the course. Students are also encouraged to attend the induction sessions provided in the week prior to the beginning of the course.
English language requirements
An IELTS minimum score of 6.5 (with 6.0 in reading and writing) is required.
Assessment
ASSESSMENT METHODS
1. INTERNAL ENGLISH TEST if you don't have an English accredited certificate
2. Academic Interview
Learning and teaching
You'll experience high-quality learning through the diversity of methods used throughout the LLM courses. These include:
lectures
seminar discussions
individual and small group tutorials
case studies
individual presentations.
You will acquire and practise legal reasoning as well as research and IT skills. Particular emphasis is placed on skills training.
You’ll meet students from different backgrounds. You’ll challenge their assumptions and they’ll challenge yours. You’ll make friends from all over the world and develop connections that will stay with you throughout your future career.
You'll also have the opportunity to sign up for a voluntary placement when you join the course. We'll arrange your placement for one day a week over 6 months. You'll help organisations such as NGOs and charities to help build your experience and legal skills.
Assessment
Your assessments will carefully develop the skills you need in an international legal career. And you’ll get experience in areas like:
Making oral representations
Providing legal advice
Creating policy briefs.
Start this course in January
You have the option to enrol and start the Master of Laws LLM course in January. On each pathway you'll study the second semester modules first January to May; break for the summer and study the first semester modules from September to December.
Career Opportunities
Careers
Graduates from the LLM progress to an impressive range of careers. Many of our graduates are now policymakers, human rights activists, judges, and commercial lawyers.
You’ll know how to challenge complex legal problems using new ideas and innovative thinking and have a clear understanding of the motivations driving new and old legislation.
We’ll help you decide what your next steps should be.
Pursuing an academic career in law
Research is fundamental to the Law School and is one of the reasons we performed so well in the last REF. Your own interests will be reflected in the modules you choose, and many students feel moved to continue their academic studies and become specialists themselves. Several former LLM students have chosen to become researchers, publishing and lecturing on their work and graduating to do a PhD.
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