LLM International Law and Global Challenges at Newcastle University

Programme overview

Our LLM International Law and Global Challenges focuses on the issues facing today's international lawyers. You will study the international legal system and its role in foreign affairs. The LLM in International Law and Global Challenges is one of our taught Master of Laws (LLM) programmes.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | Department: Newcastle Law School | Duration: Full time: 1 year; Part time: 2 years | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Throughout this master's in international law you'll study contemporary issues in public international law. You'll also learn a variety of legal-specific research skills through our Legal Research Skills and Methods module. Compulsory modules include: Legal Research: Theory and Method, Dissertation, Public International Law.

Career pathways

This degree programme is suitable for those who wish to pursue a career in inter-governmental organisations including, but not limited to, the United Nations and the International Criminal Court. Students also find careers in diplomacy and civil society advocacy including in non-governmental organisations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent, in Law. A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, from any other academic discipline. Applicants from non-law disciplines are normally required to have a 2:1 degree to demonstrate the academic capability needed to develop these skills from a new starting point at postgraduate level. We will also consider applications on an individual basis if you have lower or non-standard qualifications or experience in professional legal practice. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills).

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,700 a year (2027/28). Full time tuition fee per year Source

International applicants: GBP 26,800 a year (2027/28). Full time tuition fee per year Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Full time: 1 year; Part time: 2 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees/5820f/#how-to-apply

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