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International Law at University of Nottingham - UCAS

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Course summary

Our International Law LLM allows you to choose from a wide range of modules that relate to international commercial law, European law, criminal justice, human rights law and general public international law. This means you can tailor your LLM to your interests and career goals and get a broad-based qualification, exploring both public and private international law. The course is aimed at delivering a well-rounded international lawyer who has gained a greater awareness of the possibilities for applying their knowledge in future practice areas. You will be taught by experts in their fields, many of whom contribute to policymaking at state and international levels. We encourage a culture of collaboration in the school and you can enrich your learning experience through the International Law Association seminar series. Seminars are given by distinguished visitors from across the world, giving you the opportunity to network with legal professionals. With an advanced law degree from the University of Nottingham, you will graduate with all the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to pursue your career goals.

Modules

You will complete a minimum of 90 credits of specialist optional modules. The remaining 30 credits can be chosen from the full selection of optional modules available on the LLM programme. You will also undertake a 60-credit dissertation. Guidance and support on choosing an international law dissertation topic and designing your project will be provided through bespoke workshops and one-to-one support.

Assessment method

You will be assessed by exam or essay, or a combination of both. Assessments take place at the end of each term. Practice assignments, guidance on exam techniques, time management workshops, and one-to-one legal skills advice sessions are offered throughout the year to prepare you for these assessments.


Entry requirements

2.1 (or international equivalent) in law, humanities or social sciences; IELTS: 6.5 (no less than 6.5 in writing and reading, and 6.0 in speaking and listening)


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

For fee information, see www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees
International Law at University of Nottingham - UCAS