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Master of Laws in International Law (LLM)

£4999.00

Master of Laws in International Law (LLM) – Advance Your Career with Flexible Distance
Learning


Duration: 10 months (distance learning, start and finish anytime)

Assessment: One final assignment; students decide when they are ready to take the exam, and assignment questions will then be provided.


Overview

The LLM in International Law is an internationally recognised postgraduate law degree designed to deepen your understanding of international legal principles and their application in a global context. This fully online program offers flexibility and convenience for professionals and law graduates aiming to specialise in international law fields such as human rights, environmental law, jurisdictional issues, and treaty law.


Core Subjects and Modules

  • The Nature and Development of International Law

  • International Law Today

  • International Law and Municipal Law: Interaction between national and international legal systems

  • Subjects of International Law: States, international organizations, individuals

  • The International Protection of Human Rights

  • The Regional Protection of Human Rights

  • Recognition and Statehood

  • Territory, including sovereignty and territorial disputes

  • Air Law and Space Law

  • The Law of the Sea

  • Jurisdiction: Legal authority and limits

  • Immunities from Jurisdiction

  • State Responsibility

  • International Environmental Law

  • The Law of Treaties: Formation, interpretation, and termination

  • State Succession and related legal issues

  • And many additional key topics relevant to current international legal practice

Learning Approach

The program is fully distance learning based, allowing you to study at your own pace and schedule. Intensive reading, case analyses, and legal research develop critical thinking and practical skills required for international legal practice.


Assessment Method

Students will complete a final assignment that integrates knowledge from the various subjects. You can take the exam/submit the assignment when you feel prepared, providing maximum flexibility.

Downloads

After your payment has been received, you will receive a download link that allows you to conveniently download all the study materials.

 

Choose to pay in easy monthly installments. A 10% surcharge applies to this payment option.