Program Overview

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International Legal Studies (Distance Learning) LLM

Overview

Our Distance Learning (DL) LLM International Legal Studies programme gives you an in-depth knowledge of the law in its international context.

You’ll evaluate research and advanced scholarship in areas of legal study such as human rights law, immigration and refugee law, international banking and finance law, and international environmental law.

The flexibility of the distance learning delivery allows you to study at your own convenience with our virtual learning environment, and we provide live online sessions with tutors that help you contextualise your learning.

With a range of optional modules available alongside the core curriculum, you’ll be able to tailor the programme to your areas of academic interest and your career aspirations.

You’ll learn from the School of Law academics with significant research expertise and international legal experience in areas including:

• social justice
• criminal law
• human rights
• energy and environment
• competition law
• intellectual property law

You do not need to have studied law at the undergraduate level to take the LLM in International Legal Studies. If you have not previously studied law, you will take a two-week Introduction to Law course before the start of the programme to ensure you are familiar with the basic legal institutions and sources of international and English law.

In addition to providing specialist legal knowledge, the DL LLM will equip you with abilities valued in any profession, such as research, analytical and communication skills.

The programme also gives you an insight into how international law shapes global society, and how we operate within it. This means you’ll be equipped to explore a broad range of career opportunities once you graduate.

The programme content is regularly updated in response to latest developments such as COVID-19, climate change and the latest advances in technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain and fintech, which impact on the development of International Law.

Entry Requirements

• 2:2 or above in a relevant subject (a relevant subject would include all social science, humanities and business and management programmes).
• English language requirements: IELTS at 6.5 or equivalent.

Curriculum

First Year

Core

• Dissertation (DL)
• Foundations of Law and Skills
• Sustainable development law in contemporary business and society (DL)

Optional

• Employment Law (DL)
• Mining and Critical Minerals Law and Policy
• International Waste Law and Circular Economy
• International Water Resources Law (DL)
• Regulation of Financial Technologies and Virtual Assets (DL)
• International Law of Taxation (DL)
• Regulations of Capital Markets and Securities (DL)
• International Insolvency Law
• Legal Technology
• Emerging Issues in Law
• Regulatory theory and practice (DL)
• International intellectual property law (DL)
• International Humanitarian Law (DL)
• International Environmental Law (DL)
• International commercial contracts and ecommerce (DL)
• International Petroleum Law (DL)
• International Human Rights Law (DL)
• Public International Law (DL)
• International Trade and Investment Law (DL)
• International Banking and Finance Law (DL)
• International Competition Law (DL)
• Law and Ethics of Technology and Artificial Intelligence (DL)
• Data Protection and Privacy Law
• International Company and Corporate Governance Law
• Law of Financial Crime
• International Energy Law and Just Transition
• Immigration and Refugee Law (DL)
• International Commercial dispute resolution (DL)
• Law and Gender (DL)
• Cyber Law (DL)
• Climate Change Law and Policy
• Business Human Rights and Environment (DL)
• International Criminal Law (DL)

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

Teaching on the programme is delivered by the same academics that lecture and support the campus LLM programme. All learning activities are digitally enabled. This includes access to materials, textbooks, and discussion boards. Asynchronous lectures and online learning material is complemented by synchronous online tutorials with the tutor(s).

There are no timed, closed book examinations for this programme. Instead, we use a variety of programme work assignments to develop and test their research, critical thinking, problem solving and writing skills. You might therefore be asked to write a traditional academic essay, to create a portfolio of activities, to write a book review or develop a research plan. The type of assessment for each module will be specified in the module descriptor with more detail being available in the module handbook.

Fees and Finance

Tuition Fee

• Home: £6,508
• International: £17,207

Additional Course Costs

While there are no compulsory additional costs associated with this course, there may be general additional costs that you may incur as a student. A list of the sort of costs you might expect can be found on our fees and finance section.

Funding Your Studies

It can be hard to know what financial help is available to you as a student.

Further information about the variety of options that can help fund your studies and maximise the money available to you is available on our funding your studies section.

Postgraduate Master's Loan

If you live in England you may be able to apply for a special Government-funded Master's Loan to help pay your tuition fees and living costs. You don't have to pay the loan back until you're earning a certain amount of money.

Scholarships

Every year we award numerous non-repayable scholarships to UK, EU and international students on the basis of academic excellence, personal circumstances or economic hardship. For full details, visit our scholarships section.

Career Prospects

Graduates go on to pursue a variety of paths, including careers in business, legal practice, teaching and academia.

Career Opportunities

The University is committed to helping students develop and enhance employability and this is an integral part of many programmes. Specialist support is available throughout the course from Career and Employability Services including help to find part-time work while studying, placements, vacation work and graduate vacancies. Students are encouraged to access this support at an early stage and to use the extensive resources on the Careers website.

Support for Your Studies

At Bradford, we’re committed to supporting your success, well-being and future ambitions.

We’re here to provide everything you need to make the most of your time with us, ensuring you not only excel in your studies, but also step confidently into the world of graduate employment.

In addition to the support you receive from your academic tutors, our Student Support Services are here for you throughout your journey - before, during, and after your studies.

Research

All modules are taught by experienced academics with considerable research and practical expertise in the issues you will study from various jurisdictions.

At the end of your LLM you will be taking a dissertation module, using a range of research methods and research design in order to complete a substantial research project. The dissertation enables you to develop a firm understanding of advanced scholarship and research principles, and of how the boundaries of knowledge are extended through academic research.

Through your dissertation you will also learn how to critically assess and examine primary and/or secondary data, and develop an in-depth understanding of your chosen topic.

Meet Our Academics

Professor Engobo Emeseh

Head of Law School / Professor

Dr Rosalili Wan Rosli

Assistant Professor

Dr Mark Van Hoorebeek

Associate Professor

Dr Christopher Taylor

Associate Professor

Dr Ajay Kumar

Lecturer in Law

Edward Mowlam

Assistant Professor

Dr Charles Wild

Associate Professor

Tamarakemiebi Koroye

Lecturer

Dr Irekpitan Okukpon

Lecturer

Dr Victoria Nalule

Lecturer

Ovo Catherine Imoedemhe

Lecturer

Dr Erebi Ndoni

Lecturer