Universities United Kingdom SOAS University of London Courses LLM International Law

LLM International Law

SOAS University of London

London, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 24,650
Country Rank-
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program Overview

The SOAS LLM in International Law provides a diverse and unique range of courses that interrogate critically the theory and practice of international law and explore cutting edge topics of contemporary significance particularly as they relate to the global south: refugee law and the migrant crisis; climate change and natural resources; the rights of women; gender and armed conflict; international criminal law; the law of armed conflict; multinational enterprises and human rights; sustainable development; and conflict resolution, peace-building and transitional justice.

At SOAS you will not only gain fresh insights into the fundamentals of international law; you will have the opportunity to engage with issues that reflect the research specialisms of our expert teaching staff.

Course Content
Structure

Students must take modules to a total value of 180 credits, consisting of a dissertation (60 credits) and 120 credits of taught modules. Taught modules are worth either 15 or 30 credits. Students who wish to graduate with a specialised LLM are required to take at least 60 credits associated with their specialised LLM, and the dissertation topic will be undertaken within the LLM specialisation.

Modules
- LLM Dissertation in Law
- Foundations of International Law
- International laws on the use of force
- The Law of Armed Conflict
- Colonialism, Empire and International Law
Entry Requirement
We will consider all applications with a Bachelor of Laws with 2:2 (or international equivalent). In addition to degree classification we take into account other elements of the application such as supporting statement. References are optional, but can help build a stronger application if you fall below the 2:2 requirement or have non-traditional qualifications.
Fees & Scholarships
Home Students
£17,000

Overseas Students
£24,650

Fees go up each year, therefore your tuition fee in your second and subsequent years of study will be higher.

Our continuing students, on the same degree programme, are protected from annual increases higher than 5%.
Career Prospect
LLM in International Law programme taught by our renowned globally diverse research-active SOAS academics is dedicated to student employability and our strong industry links.

SOAS School of Law is home to the Centre for the study of Colonialism, Empire and International Law series of seminars and workshops specialising in teaching of human rights law and related areas with particular reference to Africa, the Middle East and Asia.

Our Law graduates have found the LLM a vital boost to their work as legal professionals and that this Law Masters is an excellent base for further study towards a research degree such as a PhD leading to an academic career.

SOAS Law graduates work for organisations including:
- Allen & Overy
- Clifford Chance
- Baker McKenzie
- United Nations
- Linklaters
- Lloyds Banking Group
- Gibson Young Solicitors
- Liberty UK
- Slaughter and May
- CMS Cameron McKenna

Cost Of Studying At SOAS University of London

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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