Course summary
On our LLM Law course, you’ll develop an advanced understanding of the legal frameworks that underpin our world order today through our pathways: LLM International Law LLM Human Rights Law LLM International Commercial Law and Trade LLM Global Business and Human Rights. You’ll learn how to leverage laws to drive positive change across global communities. The refugee crisis. Sustainable development. Human rights. Global conflicts. You’ll explore the legalities behind some of the biggest global challenges. You’ll emerge with a unique skill set and perspectives that cross legal silos. This will set you apart as an expert in your field. You'll also have an opportunity to undertake pro bono volunteer work to gain valuable experience. This placement will help to develop your legal skills. You’ll explore the workings of powerful global actors - like the World Bank and the UN. You’ll also have the freedom to explore areas of international law that interest you most, like global development or human rights systems. You can join a LLM course in January or September, the choice is yours.
Modules
The modules listed below are for the master's award for each of the four LLM pathways. For the PGDip awards your module choices may be different. Please contact us for more details. The PGCert award is only available on the LLM International Law pathway and your module choices may differ. Again please contact us for more details. Compulsory modules Theory and Critique of Human Rights - semester one, International Human Rights Systems - semester one, Advanced Legal Research Methods - semester one, Contemporary Issues in Human Rights - semester two, Human Rights: Practical Issues - semester two, Dissertation - semester two Optional modules Semester one choose two from: International Law, International Business Transactions, Independent Study Semester two choose one from: International Investment Law, World Trade Law, International Law, International Environmental Law, Globalisation, Development and Justice, International Corporate Governance, Independent Study Please note: As our courses are reviewed regularly as part of our quality assurance framework, the modules you can choose from may vary from those shown here. The structure of the course may also mean some modules are not available to you.
Assessment method
Your assessments will carefully develop the skills you need in an international legal career. And you’ll get experience in areas like: Making oral representations Providing legal advice Creating policy briefs.
How to apply
International applicants
An IELTS minimum score of 6.5 (with 6.0 in reading and writing) is required.
Entry requirements
Students will normally be required to have (or to be expecting) a good honours degree, or an equivalent degree awarded by a university outside the United Kingdom. The degree may be in Law or in a related discipline. We welcome applications from both non-Law graduates and work experience-based candidates. Students new to the academic study of law will be advised to read a number of recommended texts by way of induction before they begin the course. Students are also encouraged to attend the induction sessions provided in the week prior to the beginning of the course. An IELTS minimum score of 6.5 (with 6.0 in reading and writing) is required.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £8600 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8600 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8600 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8600 | Year 1 |
| EU | £16950 | Year 1 |
| International | £16950 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Fees quoted are for the first year only. If you are studying a course that lasts longer than one year, your fees will increase each year.
Provider information
Oxford Brookes University
Gipsy Lane
Headington
Oxford
OX3 0BP