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International Law at University of Reading - UCAS

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2025 - 20262026 - 2027
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Course summary

With our LLM International Law you will join a dynamic and international learning environment, where academic excellence and professional relevance is at the heart of our teaching. Choose LLM International Law at the University of Reading:

  • the UK's 17th highest ranked law school for employer reputation (QS World University Subject Rankings 2025)
  • the joint 25th highest ranked UK law school (QS World University Subject Rankings 2025).
The programme will equip you with the specialist knowledge and skills you require to succeed as a professional, scholar and leader in the field of international law. For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/law-pg/llm-international-law

Modules

Sample modules may include:

  • Introduction to International Law
  • The Use of Military Force
  • The Law of Armed Conflict
  • International Refugee Law
  • International Organisations and Global Governance.
These are the modules that we currently offer for 2025/26 entry. They may be subject to change as we regularly review our module offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods. Please note that the University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements: Normally a good undergraduate honours degree (2:1 or above) in Law, or equivalent from a university outside the UK. Applicants who have a 2:2 plus 3 years relevant work experience (and/or have passed the Bar exam) will also be considered. Applicants who have a 2:2 with less experience and/or higher marks in some law modules as well as applicants who hold a degree in a Humanities or Social Science based subject may also be considered and are welcome to apply. IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 5.5 (or equivalent)

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £12050 Whole course
Northern Ireland £12050 Whole course
Scotland £12050 Whole course
Wales £12050 Whole course
Channel Islands £12050 Whole course
Republic of Ireland £12050 Whole course
EU £26450 Whole course
International £26450 Whole 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

New UK/Republic of Ireland students: £12,050. If you study part time over two years, your fees will be calculated at 50% of the annual full-time fee in each year. Fees will increase each year according to inflation (up to 4%) and will be rounded up to the nearest £50. New international students: £26,450. If you study part time over two years, your fees will be calculated at 50% of the annual full-time fee in each year. Fees will increase each year according to inflation (up to 4%) and will be rounded up to the nearest £50.
International Law at University of Reading - UCAS