Course summary
LLM International Law and Security offers you an opportunity to study the fundamentals of international law at an advanced level, linking theory to practice. You’ll examine the key legal principles and rules underpinning the international legal system. Develop a critical understanding of contemporary international law and its relationship with topical global issues, from climate change to conflict resolution. Pursuing an LLM allows you to focus on a particular area of law by delving deep into the subject and undertaking independent research and learning. The modules available cover a diverse range of legal topics, making it possible to tailor the course towards the specific areas of law you’re interested in. Bristol Law School has a thriving research culture and most tutors on our LLMs are active researchers, publishing in leading journals. Take advantage of the research expertise within the School, with specialists in international criminal law and security. This LLM is aimed at those interested in the law of conflict, the intricacies in the relationships between nations and the complications around national security. The depth and breadth of your studies will equip you for working either in international law or international organisations, such as the United Nations (UN).
Entry requirements
You should have: An honours degree of 2:2 or above in Law; or An honours degree of 2:2 or above plus a Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) or the Common Professional Examination (CPE); or An honours degree of 2:2 or above in a related subject (such as business, politics or international relations) and/or relevant experience: please give full details in your application. If you do not meet the above requirements, but have relevant work experience and/or can demonstrate appropriate subject knowledge, we will assess your application on an individual basis. Personal statement You are required to complete a personal statement for this course. Please read the personal statement guidance https://www.uwe.ac.uk/courses/applying/postgraduate-applications/personal-statement carefully and make sure that you answer the questions on the postgraduate application form within the personal statement tabs, keeping to the advised word count. UWE-Münster Referral Scheme Münster students should have completed the First State Exam (FSE) and the FFA (English).* Students admitted under this scheme are exempted three modules by virtue of their prior studies and are offered a flexible pathway studying for a part or the whole of an academic year in Bristol.* Most students choose to study in Bristol in semester one (September only), taking four modules and returning to Münster for semester two. The Research Methods module in semester two is compulsory and must be studied. This can be done at Bristol or if the student chooses to return to Münster, they can continue to study this module there with online support provided by UWE Bristol. Students can complete their dissertation over the summer (they are not required to be in Bristol to do this). Supervision can take place online via video and email. *Where students have not completed the FFA (English), they may still gain entry to the LLM. However, in these circumstances, students will need to undertake the full complement of eight modules plus their dissertation and will need to spend one full year in the UK. Students taking this approach may join the course in either September or January. How to apply Please apply online. Applications for the LLM course may be submitted at any time of year and the deadline for applications is 1 September for study commencing in September of that same academic year, or by 1 January for study commencing in January that same academic year. Read more about international applications and key international deadline dates: https://www.uwe.ac.uk/courses/applying/international-applications
English language requirements
International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The University accepts a large number of UK and international qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English Language section: https://www.uwe.ac.uk/courses/applying/international-applications/english-language-requirements
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
Fee information is to be confirmed. All fees are subject to final approval. Please visit our website for further information.
Provider information
Bristol, UWE
Coldharbour Lane
Frenchay
Bristol
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