Program Overview

LLM Security and International Law

Overview

The LLM Security and International Law program at the University of Manchester is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the legal dimensions of current problems such as armed conflicts, cyber warfare, terrorism, security of international investments and transactions, security of intellectual property, and more.

Entry Requirements

• We require a UK bachelor's degree with a First or Upper Second (2.1) classification or the overseas equivalent in Law.
• Candidates should demonstrate a strong background in Law modules relevant to the course, including Public Law and Contract Law and achieve scores of 2.1 or above in relevant modules.
• When assessing your academic record, we consider the grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification.
• If you do not have a first degree in law, you may be interested in our MA Security and International Law course.

Application and Selection

• Apply online
• Full entry requirements

Course Details

• Critically examine the legal dimensions of current problems such as armed conflicts, cyber warfare, terrorism, security of international investments and transactions, security of intellectual property, and more.
• Analyse transnational threats, and the role of international law and technology in a hyper-connected world.
• Benefit from mentorship opportunities, where you’ll be paired with experienced legal professionals for guidance and career development.
• Enhance your knowledge and skills to work as security consultant or practitioner with governments, international organisations and NGOs.

Course Options

| Full-time | Part-time | Full-time distance learning | Part-time distance learning
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LLM | Y | Y | N | N

Fees

• For entry in the academic year beginning September 2025, the tuition fees are as follows:
  • LLM (full-time)
    • UK students (per annum): £16,000
    • International, including EU, students (per annum): £29,500
  • LLM (part-time)
    • UK students (per annum): £8,000
    • International, including EU, students (per annum): £14,750

Scholarships/Sponsorships

• For information on available funding, please see fees and funding or search the University's postgraduate funding database.
• Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships Plan (CSFP) General Scholarship

Careers

• Enhance your knowledge and skills to work as security consultant or practitioner with governments, international organisations and NGOs.