Program Overview

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International Legal Studies

Overview

Our Master of Laws (LLM) programme gives you an in-depth knowledge of 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.

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 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

You do not need to have studied law at 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 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.

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

• Regulatory Theory and Practice
• Dissertation
• Foundations of Law and Skills
• Sustainable development law in contemporary business and society

Optional

• International Trade and Investment Law
• Public International Law
• Law and Ethics of Technology and Artificial Intelligence
• International Competition Law
• International Banking and Finance Law
• Data Protection and Privacy Law
• International Company and Corporate Governance Law
• Law of Financial Crime
• International Energy Law and Just Transition
• International Water Resources Law
• Business, Human Rights and Environment
• Climate Change Law and Policy
• Cyberlaw
• Employment Law
• Immigration and Refugee Law
• International Commercial Dispute Resolution
• International Criminal Law
• Law and Gender
• International Law of Taxation
• Regulation of Financial Technologies and Virtual Assets
• Regulation of Capital Markets and Securities
• Regulation of Financial Technologies and Virtual Assets
• International Insolvency Law
• Legal Technology
• Waste Management Law and the circular economy
• Mining and Critical Minerals Law and Policy
• Emerging issues in Law
• International commercial contracts and e-commerce
• International Environmental Law
• International Human Rights Law
• International Humanitarian Law
• International Intellectual Property Law
• International Petroleum Law

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

Teaching on the programme will typically involve a combination of formal workshop styled seminars, group discussions, directed reading and personal research. Case study analysis and discussion is used to contextualise learning and the application of techniques.

You will work in small groups which encourages participative learning, provides experience of working with people from different cultures, and helps develop organisational skills. As your confidence with the material and research skills increase, you will be expected to work more independently and lead sessions either alone or within a group.

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, Finance and Scholarships

Tuition Fee

• Home: £8,136
• International: £21,490

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 Booster

During your time studying at the Faculty of Management, Law and Social Sciences you will have the opportunity to take part in our distinctive career booster programme throughout the duration of your course. The programme is designed to equip you with the necessary skills and graduate attributes to be job-ready when seeking employment with leading innovative organisations. The Career Booster Programme offers you the opportunity to gain certificates in:

• The European Computer Driving License (ECDL) - the benchmark for digital literacy
• Sage 50 Accounting and Sage 50 Payroll - training that will allow you to develop leading accounting and payroll software skills
• Project Manager Professional certificates - giving you the edge when seeking to become a Certified Project Manager
• Big Data analysis and reporting skills - using Software and Services (SAS) that will lead to certification.

In addition, the programme will also include activities to promote teamwork, confidence, communication and many other skills sought by employers.

Developing a portfolio of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Certificates will demonstrate to employers that you are not only ambitious but also take responsibility for your own professional development.

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