Course summary
At a critical time in history, our LLM in International Law provides you with an exciting opportunity to gain a deep understanding of the role of public international law. There is a growing demand for expert lawyers with the skills and knowledge to embrace the challenges of the increasingly complex relations between states. Our LLM programmes are well-respected by leading law firms. This programme explores the pressures that arise from particular areas of international law and international policy, and the role of law in setting the framework for decision-making and as a tool for achieving policy goals. The programme also covers issues with private international law through specialist units in International Commercial Litigation, Arbitration and a range of commercial law units. Choosing the LLM in International Law will see you challenged and inspired by world-leading academics dedicated to progressive and innovative thinking on a wide range of related issues as members of the Law School's Centre for International Law. The intellectually demanding, research-rich curriculum allows you to demonstrate excellent legal, analytical and research skills and be empowered to pursue top-flight careers as solicitors, barristers, lawyers and researchers in international and European organisations. Find out how you can do more with law at the University of Bristol Law School.
Assessment method
https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/media/postgraduate/admissions-statements/2024/llm-law.pdf
How to apply
International applicants
The University of Bristol welcomes applications from international students and accepts a wide range of qualifications for postgraduate study. If you study or have studied at a university outside the UK, please select the relevant page for further information on qualifications, scholarships and education representatives in your country/region: bristol.ac.uk/international/countries
Entry requirements
An upper second-class honours degree in law. Applicants who do not have a law degree but have obtained a 2:1 in at least three modules or units related to law/international law can be considered. Previous or professional experience is not required. Recognised Prior Learning is not currently accepted. For applicants who are currently completing a degree, we understand that their final grade may be higher than the interim grades or module/unit grades they achieve during their studies. We will consider applicants whose interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements. We may make these applicants an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so the applicant would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of their degree. Specific module requirements may still apply. We will consider applicants whose grades are slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements, if they have a relevant postgraduate qualification. If this is the case, applicants should include their CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when they apply, showing details of their relevant qualifications. See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £13700 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £13700 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £13700 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £13700 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £13700 | Year 1 |
| EU | £26700 | Year 1 |
| International | £26700 | Year 1 |
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
Fees are subject to an annual review. For programmes that last longer than one year, please budget for up to an 8% increase in fees each year.
For more information, please view the programme page on our website.
Provider information
University of Bristol
Beacon House
Queen’s Road
Bristol
BS8 1QU