LLM Master of Laws

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LLM Master of Laws

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.

Why Oxford Brookes University?

• A Modern University
• Historic City of Oxford
• Exciting Module Choices
• Support and Opportunities
• Easy Access to London

Course Details

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.

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.

Assessment

Your learning on this course will generally be assessed by written coursework. This is often the best way to enable students to demonstrate their knowledge and analysis, while meeting the learning objectives of the course.

Study Modules

LLM International Law Pathway

Compulsory Modules

• International Law - semester one
• Advanced Legal Research Methods - semester one
• Dissertation - semester two

Optional Modules

• Semester one choose two from:
  • International Human Rights Systems
  • Theory and Critique of Human Rights
  • International Business Transactions
  • Independent Study
• Semester two choose three from:
  • International Investment Law
  • World Trade Law
  • International Environmental Law, Globalisation, Development and Justice
  • Contemporary Issues in Human Rights
  • Human Rights: Practical Issues
  • International Corporate Governance
  • Independent Study

LLM Human Rights Law

Compulsory Modules

• Theory and Critique of Human Rights - semester one
• International Human Rights Systems - semester one
• Advanced Legal Research Methods - semester one
• Contemporary Issues in Human Rights - semester two
• Human Rights: Practical Issues - semester two
• Dissertation - semester two

Optional Modules

• Semester one choose two from:
  • International Law
  • International Business Transactions
  • Independent Study
• Semester two choose one from:
  • International Investment Law
  • World Trade Law
  • International Law
  • International Environmental Law, Globalisation, Development and Justice
  • International Corporate Governance
  • Independent Study

LLM International Commercial Law and Trade

Compulsory Modules

• International Business Transactions - semester one
• Advanced Legal Research Methods - semester one
• World Trade Law - semester two
• International Corporate Governance - semester two
• Dissertation - semester two

Optional Modules

• Semester one choose two from:
  • International Law
  • International Human Rights Systems
  • Theory and Critique of Human Rights
  • Independent Study
• Semester two choose one from:
  • International Environmental Law, Globalisation, Development and Justice
  • Contemporary Issues in Human Rights
  • Human Rights: Practical Issues
  • Independent Study

LLM Global Business and Human Rights Law

Compulsory Modules

• International Human Rights Systems - semester one
• Advanced Legal Research Methods - semester one
• International Corporate Governance - semester two
• World Trade Law - semester two
• International Environmental Law, Globalisation, Development and Justice - semester two
• Dissertation - semester two

Optional Modules

• Semester one choose two from:
  • International Investment Law
  • International Law
  • International Business Transactions
  • Theory and Critique of Human Rights
  • Independent Study

Research

Our academics are at the forefront of a wide range of internationally recognised and world-leading research and projects.

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.

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.
• An IELTS minimum score of 6.5 (with 6.0 in reading and writing) is required.

Tuition Fees

• Home (UK) full time: Masters £9,100; Diploma £8,100
• Home (UK) part time: £4,550
• International full time: £17,750

Funding Your Studies

• Featured funding opportunities available for this course.
• Dean's Postgraduate Scholarship
• Postgraduate Master's Loan - England

Additional Costs

• Please be aware that some courses will involve some additional costs that are not covered by your fees.
• Additional costs Additional costs | Amount (£)
  • It’s your responsibility to cover print / binding costs where coursework submission is required. | From £30
  • You may choose to purchase books to support your studies. | £20-60 per book
  • Accommodation fees in Brookes Letting (most do not include bills) | £94-265 per week
  • Accommodation fees in university halls (bills included, excluding laundry costs) | £122-180 per week
  • Graduation costs include tickets, gowning and photography. | Typically £0-200
  • Students are responsible for their own travel to and from university for classes. | From £10