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LLM International Child Law at The University of Law - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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Course summary

The LLM International Child Law will provide you with the opportunity to explore a range of issues relating to the rights of children. You will study topics including the international framework of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the right to health care. You will also explore issues such as child labour, international child abduction and intercountry adoption.

Modules

Full Time: Compulsory Modules:

  • International Child Law (30)
  • Dissertation (award linked) (60) - includes research methods training
Elective Modules A choice of three elective modules. Students can choose from the full range of AMIL elective modules (see AMIL Modules Worksheet for full list) subject to the caveat below. Please note that all optional modules are subject to availability and may change from time to time and not all modules may be available in all terms. Please see website for up to date infomation. Part Time: Compulsory Module: International Child Law (30) PLUS two 30 credit modules from the lists above, subject to the same caveats. Part Time: Compulsory Module: Dissertation (award linked) (60) - includes research methods training PLUS one 30 credit module from full range of AMIL elective modules (see AMIL Modules Worksheet for full list) subject to the same caveat.

Assessment method

Modules are assessed by a three hour unseen written examination or 4,500 word coursework assignment. All assessments are conducted online. The dissertation module will be assessed by submission of a thesis (15,000 words), and provides an opportunity for sustained, in-depth and intensive investigation into, and reflection upon, a specialist area of International Child Law.

Entry requirements

Students should possess a UK undergraduate degree in any subject at 2:2 or above, or an equivalent qualification. A compulsory two week induction is required for all students, unless they can evidence the successful completion of either: an LLB or equivalent; or a minimum of 3 legal modules, worth at least 80 QCFcredits that must include; English Legal System Contract Law Law of Tort English language requirements for applicants whose first language is not English An English language level equivalent to IELTS 6.5 or above, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component.

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

2025/26: UK - £14,000 (London), £12,400 (Non London) INT - £19,050 (London), £17,700 (Non London) Online - £12,400 All fees above include a deposit amount of £250
LLM International Child Law at The University of Law - UCAS