Program Overview

LLM Public International Law Online

Overview

The University of Law offers an online Master of Laws (LLM) in Public International Law, designed for law and non-law graduates to enhance their academic legal knowledge. This internationally recognized Master's explores the complex issues surrounding the legal framework governing international relations and can open up pathways to careers in judicial review, immigration practice, charity or NGO, international organizations, policy work, and more.

Key Facts

Entry Requirements

• Minimum second-class honors degree

Duration Options

• 12 months (full-time)
• 24 months (part-time September)

Study Mode Options

• Full-time, Full-time Online, Part-time or Part-time Online

Next Start Date

• September 2025

Course Structure

Terms 1 & 2 (full-time) or 1-4 (part-time)

• Compulsory modules:
  • Public International Law
  • Research Methods Training to help prepare for the dissertation
• Elective modules (choose three):
  • View the elective module guide

Term 3 (full-time) or 5-6 (part-time)

• Dissertation in Public International Law

Course Start Dates

• September 2025
• February 2026
• September 2026
• February 2027

Course Requirements

• The course demands show the requirements, prior knowledge, and commitments our course will involve.
• Find out more about the course requirements.

Study On Campus

• You can also study these courses at one of our campuses across the UK.
• Find out more about studying on campus.

Course Information

Course Dates

• February 2025 start
• September 2025 start

Assessment

• Modules are assessed by a three-hour unseen written examination or 4,500-word coursework assignment.
• All assessments are conducted online.

Structure

• This online course has an innovatively flexible structure, with specific assessments that are conducive to effective learning.
• The approach to learning and teaching on the Master of Laws programmes is predominantly learner-centered.
• Each taught module is divided into a number of Units which are presented using the Prepare, Engage, Consolidate approach.
  • Prepare: represents all the work the student needs to complete before attending the relevant workshop.
  • Engage: represents the interactive element of the Unit.
  • Consolidate: represents the final part of the Unit and can be used by students to check their understanding of the Unit immediately after their Engage activity or as part of their revision for the module or both.

Employability

• We care about your career, which is why we offer support with job applications and other work experience opportunities as soon as you accept your place.
• Discover more about our employability support.

Fees and Applying

How to Apply

• You can apply for this course directly to the University.
• This course cannot be chosen to study alongside our Legal Practice Course (LPC).
• Find out more about the application process.

Fees and Funding

• 2024/25 Course Fee (for courses starting on or after 1 July 2024): £11,900 (or £11,400 including a £500 International Bursary*)
• 2025/26 Course Fee (for courses starting on or after 1 July 2025): £12,400
• By studying a Master's degree, you could be eligible for a Postgraduate Loan.
• We also have a range of scholarships and bursaries available which make studying with us more affordable than ever.
• Find out more about our fees and funding options.

International

• We have students from over 120 different countries throughout our campuses, with a dedicated team to help international students.
• Find out more about our international student support.