LLM International Law at University of Essex

Programme overview

LLM International Law covers public international law, human rights, commercial law, trade and maritime law, with optional pathway specialisms such as International Law with Human Rights or with Business Law. It is taught at the Colchester Campus by Essex Law School.

Department: Essex Law School | Duration: 1 year full-time | Intake: October 2027 | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core and compulsory modules are Dissertation (60 credits, normally 12,000 words), Public International Law and Postgraduate Academic Legal Skills (15 credits each), with 90 credits of options such as International Human Rights Law, International Law of the Sea, Carriage of Goods by Sea, Financing International Trade and Commercial Conflict of Laws.

Career pathways

International and intergovernmental organisations, government bodies, non-governmental organisations, commerce and banking, the legal profession and the judiciary.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:2 degree in Law or a joint honours degree in another subject with Law. Applicants without a law degree but with at least six months of relevant professional experience, traineeships or professional qualifications from bodies such as Bar Associations are considered (CV required). English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in all other components.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,600 a year. Fee listed for October 2027 entry; page does not state the academic year. Source

International applicants: GBP 25,075 a year. Fee listed for October 2027 entry; page does not state the academic year. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

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