Course summary
Gain a comprehensive understanding of global legal frameworks and contemporary international law issues. This course is ideal for those seeking to deepen expertise in public international law, boost career prospects, and tackle global challenges, with expert instruction, flexible learning, and pro bono research opportunities in human rights. Why study LLM Public International Law at BU?
- Global Tax Expertise: Deepen your understanding of international tax law and policies with a comparative approach, ideal for global careers.
- Flexible and Tailored Learning: Study full-time or part-time and customise your studies with a range of optional units to match your specific career goals in international tax law.
- Professional Qualification Preparation: Prepare for the Chartered Institute of Taxation’s Advanced Diploma in International Taxation, enhancing your professional credentials.
- Diverse Career Prospects: Open doors to various roles such as Associate Director, Judge’s Assistant, Tax Assistant, or Senior Lawyer in multinational companies and government sectors.
- Expert Faculty: Learn from BU’s renowned experts in international taxation, commercial law, and public law, ensuring top-tier education and guidance.
- Vibrant International Community: Join a diverse, global cohort and expand your network, benefiting from a rich, multicultural learning experience.
- BU Law Community: Engage with the BU Law Community through research-focused sessions, workshops on research methodologies, and the development of essential legal academic skills.
- Networking: Participate in ‘Future Fridays’ events designed to boost employability, where you can network with practicing solicitors, industry lawyers, and members of the Junior Branch of the local Law Society for both professional and social events.
Modules
Core units: Principles of International Law & International Organisations; International Criminal Law & Justice; International Human Rights Law; Dissertation. Option units (choose three): Corporate Law: Theory & Practice; Regulation & Policy of International Commerce; International Cyber Law & Governance; International & Comparative Intellectual Property Law; Regulating Informational Interests; International Law of the Environment; Public Diplomacy & International Relations
Assessment method
Dissertation.
Entry requirements
A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 in any subject, or equivalent. If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in speaking, listening and reading.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £11500 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £11500 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £11500 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £11500 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £11500 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £11500 | Year 1 |
| EU | £19000 | Year 1 |
| International | £19000 | Year 1 |
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
All fees are quoted in pounds sterling and are per year. Your tuition fees will be the same for each year of your course.
Visit Bournemouth University's website for full details.
Part-time study: Fees are charged on a pro-rata basis of the full-time fee.
Provider information
Bournemouth University
Talbot Campus
Fern Barrow
Poole
BH12 5BB
Course contact details
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