LLM International Law and Global Governance at University of Leeds

Programme overview

The LLM International Law and Global Governance examines the legal and political nature of international law-making and governance, addressing topics such as the use of force, climate change, global migration, international justice and the right to development.

Department: School of Law | Duration: 12 months full time | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules are Foundations of Global Governance Through Law (15 credits), Advanced Global Governance Through Law (15), Postgraduate Legal Research Skills (15) and the Dissertation (60).

Career pathways

Graduates work in roles involving the application of international law and organisational policy, in law firms, government and higher education, and some practise as lawyers or legal advisors after further training. Alumni work at the European Commission, the United Nations and NGOs. Many pursue PhD research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Postgraduate taught entry: a bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons). International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components. Application deadlines: 30 July 2027 (international applicants), 10 September 2027 (UK applicants).

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,400 for the whole programme (2027/28). UK fee, total for the programme Source

International applicants: GBP 29,600 for the whole programme (2027/28). International fee, total for the programme Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time

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