Course summary
Designed primarily for students and lawyers who want to develop expertise in international law, and work or intend to pursue a career in the public sector. Course description The LLM International Law and Global Justice is ideal for those seeking to gain in-depth knowledge and expertise of international law and understand its role in advancing justice in times of war and peace. The course offers a broad selection of modules which cover all areas of international law and also engages with contemporary issues. It's taught by leading experts in their fields whose teaching is informed by their research and scholarship. Research, teaching and learning is also supported by the Sheffield Centre for International and European Law and its various activities. Students who study this course come from a range of backgrounds. This includes graduates from law, as well as from social sciences and humanities such as international relations. They can also be practising lawyers or work in the public or private sector who want to develop their knowledge in international law. Our graduates pursue careers in both the private and public sector, working for law firms, governments, international organisations, non-governmental organisations and universities. International Law and Global Justice is one of the pathways offered on the Sheffield LLM. You can also choose to study LLM Corporate and Commercial Law. If you’re not sure which specialist pathway you want to follow, don’t worry, you can take the Sheffield LLM by choosing modules from both pathways, or opt to follow one of the pathways on arrival. The choice is yours. Please see our University website for the most up-to-date course information.
How to apply
International applicants
Overall IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.
Entry requirements
Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in a law or a subject with a sufficient legal component. Other qualifications and relevant work experience will be taken into consideration alongside qualifications. We also consider a wide range of international qualifications: **Pathway programme for international students** If you're an international student who does not meet the entry requirements for this course, you have the opportunity to apply for a pre-masters programme in Business, Social Sciences and Humanities at the University of Sheffield International College. This course is designed to develop your English language and academic skills. Upon successful completion, you can progress to degree level study at the University of Sheffield. Overall IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Sheffield
Western Bank
Sheffield
S10 2TN