LLM International Law and Global Justice at University of Sheffield

Programme overview

The LLM International Law and Global Justice is for students and lawyers who want expertise in international law and its role in advancing justice in war and peace, with a focus on public-sector careers. Teaching is supported by the Sheffield Centre for International and European Law and includes a supervised dissertation.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities | Department: School of Law | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The dissertation (LLM in Law) is core; example options include Core Issues in International Dispute Settlement, Principles of International Law, Principles of International Organisations Law, International Law and the Use of Force, International Law of the Sea, International Criminal Law, International Humanitarian Law and International Environmental Law.

Career pathways

Careers in the private or public sectors, particularly public service; School of Law graduates have joined law firms, barristers' chambers and the criminal justice system.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in a relevant subject: commerce, economics, finance, international relations, jurisprudence, law, management or business administration, or penology. No references and no supporting statement are required. English language (international applicants): IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component, or the University-accepted equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,980 a year (2027/28). Home tuition fee (full-time, 1 year) Source

International applicants: GBP 29,145 a year (2027/28). Overseas tuition fee (full-time, 1 year) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

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