About the course
Reasons to study
- You'll follow a curriculum tailored for the global marketplace of the 21st Century.
- You’ll benefit from the use of our mock court room to gain real world experience in presenting legal cases.
- You’ll be taught by internationally experienced staff from a variety of legal backgrounds, who will draw on their experience in your teaching.
As one of the most vibrant and important fields in the world today, International Law influences personal, national and global perspectives in world affairs. Understanding where International Law has come from, why the law is constructed the way it is and the rules around how states should engage with each other, this LLM will explore questions of power, politics and dominance in the world, with the ideological separation of the global North and South and of the East and West.
Along with the foundational doctrines of International Law, you will examine how peoples can seek the right to self-determination, how states are formed and when states can use force against other states or individuals as well. The syllabus incorporates landmark international court cases and their outcomes and effects.
This course will equip you with the academic abilities and employability skills which are relevant for a successful career in international affairs, diplomacy, international governmental organisations or policy thinktanks.
All of our LLM courses blend the following three themes: International, Business, and Social Justice. So whichever of our LLM courses you choose, you’ll benefit from a balanced postgraduate legal curriculum as well as the opportunity to specialise in your area of interest through the bespoke core module and your dissertation. You can find information about all of the modules on this course below.
Course detail
Core modules
Legal and Academic Skills
This module will provide you with an introduction to legal and academic skills covering research approaches, critical evaluation skills, analysis of both primary and secondary sources of law and an introduction to English and International legal systems. Compulsory for all students joining the LLM programmes and particularly useful if you have not previously studied law or come from a non-common law background, the module will equip you with knowledge of sources and institutions of law, which is essential to allow you to successfully complete the LLM.
International Law
LLM Dissertation International Law
Option modules may include
International Business Law and Practice
In this module you will examine the legal framework which governs international business transactions. The syllabus will be divided into two main parts: the law applicable to the international sales; and the law which governs the international carriage of goods, with particular emphasis on the international carriage of goods by sea. You will have the opportunity to evaluate the historical development and evolution of the legal principles which govern international business transactions through time, from the law merchant to special trade terms. You will also be able to reflect on the transition from common law governance to the modern era of codification, as well as the impact of new technologies and globalisation on the current legal framework governing international business transactions.
International Human Rights Law
International Commercial Arbitration
Intellectual Property Law and Global Markets
International Banking Law
International Criminal Law
International Corporate Governance
Cross-border Insolvency Law
Corporate Social Responsibility
International Children’s Rights
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Triple proof of teaching excellence: our staff rank in the top three in England for the proportion who hold doctorates, who have higher degrees, and hold teaching qualifications (HESA 2024). So, you’ll learn from some of the best, helping you to be the best.
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We are joint first in the country for National Teaching Fellowships, which mark the UK’s best lecturers in Higher Education, winning a total of 23 since 2008 (2024 data).
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We won the first Global Teaching Excellence Award, recognising the University’s commitment to world-class teaching and its success in developing students as independent learners and critical thinkers (Higher Education Academy, 2017).
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Additional information
Tutors are experts in their field and with many having practical experience in industry and the professions which helps combine your academic knowledge with practical application. Many aspects of teaching and assessment are grounded in real life situations.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for this course are normally:
- An Honours degree (2:2 or above) in any subject.
- Other experience or qualifications that demonstrate appropriate knowledge and skills at graduate level may be acceptable. Suitability for acceptance onto the course will be assessed through interview.
If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent. Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our International Entry Requirements page. If you have alternative qualifications or do not meet the IELTS requirement we also offer a range of Pre-Sessional English Programmes.
Facilities
Student support
At the University of Huddersfield, you'll find support networks and services to help you get ahead in your studies and social life. Whether you study at undergraduate or postgraduate level, you'll soon discover that you're never far away from our dedicated staff and resources to help you to navigate through your personal student journey. Find out more about all our support services.
Important information
Although we always try and ensure we deliver our courses as described, sometimes we may have to make changes for the following reasons