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This Master's equips you with expertise in public international and human rights law, preparing you for a career in international organisations, NGOs, or law firms. Develop strong research skills and critical thinking to tackle complex legal issues in public international and human rights law, international treaties, and cross-jurisdictional legal matters.
We aim to give you a full understanding of the areas of public international law, that is, the law governing the interaction of states and their impact on domestic law, and human rights.

Your learning will cover how public international law affects subjects spanning from global governance and human rights, to transnational finance and investment, climate change, war and peace.

Our comprehensive selection of modules includes diverse subjects such as International Criminal Law, Minorities and Indigenous Peoples and Corporate Social Responsibility, Business Law and Human Rights.

You will be able to design your own learning by selecting modules to suit your interests and professional goals.

We give you expert guidance and academic support throughout the degree, enabling you to clearly focus on your career ambitions.

This course is internationally renowned and your knowledge and skills will be valued in legal practice, government and industry.

This course is designed to maximise flexibility. You can study full-time or part-time and there are course start dates in September and January.

The course is delivered using a hybrid model of delivery enabling students to either attend in person on campus or online via Teams, with all students being able to interact and participate in the class regardless of their mode of attendance.

Classes are recorded and supported by extensive online materials so it is also possible to follow the course asynchronously.

Award
You can select to apply for one of the available exit points for this course.

Master of Laws (LLM)
Who is this course for?
You will benefit from this programme if you want to gain a deep understanding of public international law and human rights from both a theoretical and practical perspective.

It caters to both aspiring academics and those looking to enhance their career in a legal or law related field. It is suitable for any stage of your career.

The flexible structure allows you to choose between full-time or part-time study, and the option to study on campus or remotely provides maximum convenience.

You may currently be studying anywhere in the world or be at any stage of your career, but you will need to demonstrate a committed interest in global affairs.

Total credits: 180

Modules:

Made up of:

Elective modules (150 credits)
Research project module (30 credits)

PGDip
Total credits: 120

If you successfully complete 120 credits, you have the opportunity to graduate with a Postgraduate Diploma in Law.

PGCert
Total credits: 60

If you successfully complete 60 credits, you have the opportunity to graduate with a Postgraduate Certificate in Law.
Career:
The LLM (Masters of Laws) provides you with a sound basis for developing a career in general or specialist legal practice, business, finance, government, international organisations, non-governmental organisations, journalism, politics, teaching, research and many others.

By the end of the programme, you will not only have gained advanced knowledge in your chosen areas of law but will have also acquired transferable skills essential to understanding, and succeeding in, the world of legal work and practice.

Our aim is for you to be well positioned for a range of legal and non-legal careers.