International Law and Security at University of Birmingham - UCAS

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Course summary

Rapid changes in global security challenge and test the boundaries of international law. The global nature of contemporary security issues make understanding the role of international and transnational law in mediating and influencing those issues a vital area of study. Our LLM International Law and Security programme looks at the impact and relationship between international law and security interrogating critical transnational issues, such as immigration, terrorism, environmental damage and cyber security. Law is increasingly called upon to respond to these challenges in innovative and nuanced ways. The programme allows you to develop an advanced understanding of the frameworks, regulations and transactions related to security. This programme is ideal for those keen to explore the constantly shifting landscape of international law and security issues through contemporary challenges and responses, developing an advanced understanding of the impact and relationship between international law and security.

Modules

Modules You follow a modular programme (180 credits in total), which comprises six taught modules (20 credits each) and a dissertation of 15,000 words (60 credits); the latter to be submitted at the end of the year of study. Students following the LLM International Law and Security pathway study one compulsory module, Introduction to Legal Research, plus a minimum of three of their five optional modules from a specific selection that has typically included: Global Crime Problems; International Human Rights Law; International and European Responses to Terrorism; Public International Law; Race, Ethnicity, Criminal Justice; Transnational Criminal Justice


Entry requirements

Applicants should have a good Honours degree in law, or a degree in another discipline augmented with a pass in the Common Professional Examination.


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International Law and Security at University of Birmingham - UCAS