Program Overview

LLM International Criminal Law Online

Overview

The LLM International Criminal Law Online is a postgraduate degree designed for law and non-law graduates to enhance their academic legal knowledge. This internationally recognised Master’s course will give you the skills to progress within international criminal law and can open up pathways to careers in judicial review, immigration practice, charity or NGO, international organisations, policy work, and more.

Key Facts

Entry Requirements

• Minimum second-class honours degree

Duration Options

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

Study Mode Options

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

Next Start Date

• September 2025

Course Details

LLM International Criminal Law Online

The LLM International Criminal Law is an innovative, flexible programme that will provide you with an in-depth knowledge of international criminal law in practice. You will explore issues such as crimes against humanity, aggression and grounds for excluding liability, the international criminal court and the relationship between international criminal law and international human rights. As well as looking into specific areas of crime, you will also critically analyse key trials such as the Nuremburg Trials and the impact on the creation of the criminal offences of genocide and war crimes. Alongside this, other key focuses will include the Tribunals in Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia and the responsibility to protect and prosecute.

Course Structure

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

• In addition to a general induction to the programme, there is a two-week induction covering the Key Principles of the English Legal System. This is compulsory for non-law students, but also open to students wanting a refresher in the fundamentals of the law of England and Wales.
• Compulsory modules include:
  • International Criminal Law
  • Research Methods Training to help you prepare for your dissertation
• You may then choose three* modules from our elective module guide running at your location of study.

Term 3 (full-time) or 1-4 (part-time)

• Dissertation in International Criminal Law.

Course Start Dates

September 2025

• LLM International Criminal Law
  • Full-time: Online
  • Part-time: Online

February 2026

• LLM International Criminal Law
  • Full-time Online: Online
  • Part-time Online: Online

September 2026

• LLM International Criminal Law
  • Full-time Online: Online
  • Part-time Online: Online

February 2027

• LLM International Criminal Law
  • Full-time Online: Online
  • Part-time Online: Online

Fees and Applying

How to Apply

• You can apply for this course directly with the University.

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.
• If you’re a ULaw alumnus, you may be eligible to receive our £1000 Academic Master's Alumni Discount.
• We also have a range of scholarships and bursaries available which make studying with us more affordable than ever.

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 and how we can help you achieve your career goals.