LLM International Law at University of Staffordshire

Programme overview

This LLM examines human rights, migration and refugees, cross-border regulation, technology and trade, and the prosecution of serious international crimes through an interdisciplinary socio-legal lens. It is open to non-law graduates and is taught by academics with connections to the UN and human rights and refugee organisations.

Duration: 1 academic year full-time; 2-3 academic years part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Stoke-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules are Public International Law, United Nations Law, Research Methods and a 60-credit Dissertation. Options include International Criminal Law, International Human Rights and Social Justice, International Migration and Refugee Law, International Trade Law, Information Technology Law and Intellectual Property Law. Students can take part in mock international court hearings in simulated courtrooms.

Career pathways

The course suits careers with social justice and humanitarian organisations, NGOs, policymaking bodies and legal advisory roles.

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Application information

Entry requirements

At least a 2:2 undergraduate honours degree or equivalent in law or a relevant subject such as economics, finance, international relations, political science, history, criminology, criminal justice or sociology; applicants with other subjects or equivalent professional qualifications or experience may be considered. English language: IELTS overall 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in each band where English is not the first language.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,500 for the whole programme (2027/28 (September 2). Full-time; whole course Source

International applicants: GBP 16,950 for the whole programme (2027/28 (September 2). Full-time; whole course Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 academic year full-time; 2-3 academic years part-time

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