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Public International Law at University of Manchester - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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Course summary

Our LLM in Public International Law allows you to develop high-level expertise in the main areas of international law, including:

  • international human rights law;
  • international humanitarian law;
  • the law on the use of force;
  • international investment law;
  • international environmental and climate change law;
  • and more.
In addition, you’ll be able to choose from our diverse range of optional course units, allowing you to pursue your own interests. You’ll benefit from innovative teaching methods, including problem-based learning, a student-centred approach that encourages you to engage with complex, real-world problems. You’ll also have interactive seminars with a focus on debate and discussion, allowing you to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Delve into a legal issue of your choice through your individual research project, which is supervised by leading scholars in issues related to security and international law. Join our diverse, inclusive and inspiring global student community.

Entry requirements

We require a UK bachelor's degree with a First or Upper Second (2.1) classification or the overseas equivalent in Law. Candidates should demonstrate a strong background in Law modules relevant to the course, including Public Law and Contract Law and achieve scores of 2.1 or above in relevant modules. When assessing your academic record, we consider the grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification.

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 fees for entry in 2025, please view the course listing on our website.

Sponsorship information

There are several scholarships and bursaries that you may be eligible for. Manchester Alumni Scholarship Scheme The Manchester Alumni Scholarship Scheme offers a £3,000 reduction in tuition fees to University of Manchester alumni who achieved a first-class bachelor's degree and are progressing to a postgraduate taught master's course. Manchester Humanities International Excellence Scholarship The University of Manchester is proud to offer scholarship awards to exceptional international students. Manchester Master's Bursary The University of Manchester is committed to widening participation in master's study and allocates 75 awards of £4,000 each year. Postgraduate loans for master's students If you're coming to Manchester this year to begin postgraduate study, you could qualify for a loan from the UK government. For more information on our awards, see fees and funding or search the University's postgraduate funding database.

Public International Law at University of Manchester - UCAS