Program Overview

LLM Public International Law

Overview

The LLM Public International Law is a flexible master's program that provides advanced knowledge of the practice and theory of international law.

Entry Requirements

• 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.

Application and Selection

• Apply online
• Full entry requirements can be found on the university's website

Course Details

• Duration: 1 year
• Degree awarded: Master of Laws (LLM)
• Course options:
  • Full-time: Yes
  • Part-time: Yes
  • Full-time distance learning: No
  • Part-time distance learning: No

Course Overview

• Benefit from mentorship opportunities, where you’ll be paired with experienced legal professionals for guidance and career development.
• Master the fundamentals of international law and international relations at an advanced level.
• Critically apply the principles, practices, and discourses through which international law is created, thought and applied.

Open Days

• The University organises open days every year in June, September, and October.
• These are an opportunity to find out about the course, meet students and staff, and tour the campus and facilities.

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

Policy on Additional Costs

• All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme.
• Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application.

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

• The LLM Public International Law program provides advanced knowledge of the practice and theory of international law, preparing students for a range of careers in law, international relations, and related fields.