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International Law at Keele University - UCAS

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Course summary

In today’s globalised world, legal problems frequently span countries and involve regional and international treaties and laws. This not only affects the behaviour of states and intergovernmental institutions, but is also essential to transnational corporations, charities, aid agencies, and individuals, including migrants, refugees or the victims of human rights violations. The International Law LLM is designed to familiarise you with how the global legal system works – the rules, theories, institutions and processes – developing the knowledge and skills to negotiate complex issues of transnational law whether you choose to work in the public, private or third sector. Why choose this course?

  • Keele is ranked among the top 200 universities in the world for the teaching of Law (Times Higher Education World University Subject Rankings 2022)
  • Close-knit community, smaller class sizes, tailored personal/professional support includes Senior Practitioner in Law, an experienced solicitor developing employability skills and employer links
  • Annual field trip to Geneva – Switzerland’s second largest city, nicknamed the ‘Capital of Peace’ as home to the European headquarters of UN, Red Cross and over 180 international organisations
  • Professional opportunities include networking at guest lectures, mooting competitions and a limited number of placements, including at UN agencies, international NGOs, and law firms
International law is an increasingly important field of study and practice. The regulation of financial markets, environmental protection, the management of migrations, or the prosecution of war criminals are all areas in which international law plays a central role. On the LLM in International Law, you’ll gain an insight into how the global legal system works, essential in today’s hyper-connected world to promote positive and productive international relations. It can prepare you to work in international arbitration, trade, development, policy making or governance. Keele School of Law is an internationally recognised centre for cutting-edge, socially relevant legal research, which tackles some of the most pressing challenges facing society today. Key research themes include: Social Justice and Human Rights; International and European Law; Ethics, Health and Social Care; Legal Education, Innovation, and Practice; Gender, Sexuality, and Law. About Keele Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university. We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level. Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.

Modules

For information regarding modules for this course, please visit the course page on the Keele University website.

Entry requirements

You should have at least a 2:2 honours degree (or foreign equivalent) in Law or a related discipline (political science; international relations; history; geography; philosophy; economics; administrative sciences; sociology). Applications are welcome from current legal practitioners or any other person with appropriate professional qualifications and/or experience. Applicants will need to provide 1 academic reference. Applicants for whom English is not a first language must provide evidence of a qualification in English language. The minimum score for entry to the LLM is academic IELTS 6.5 (or TOEFL 91). Students who have taken one of the English language qualifications but did not achieve the required grade may be admitted to the programme provided that they study on a pre-sessional English Language course before they start their degree studies. Keele University currently accepts Tofel iBT tests that have been taken outside of the United Kingdom. All Tofel iBT tests will need to be taken no longer than two years prior to your start date at Keele and must be verifiable with ETS. If you have taken your Tofel iBT test in the UK please contact the admissions team for more information.

Fees and funding

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Additional fee information

Information relating to the tuition fees and funding options for this course can be viewed on the Keele University website. https://www.keele.ac.uk/study/postgraduatestudy/tuitionfeesandfunding
International Law at Keele University - UCAS