Our International Law LLM allows you to choose from an extensive range of public international law modules, allowing you to tailor your qualification to your academic interests and career goals. You will have the opportunity to study a range of specialist areas including international criminal law; international environmental law; United Nations law; and international humanitarian law.
The University of Nottingham has a long and distinguished tradition in the study of international law. You will be taught by experts in their fields, many of whom contribute to policymaking at state and international levels. This practical application of academic knowledge allows you to see how international law can have a tangible impact.
2.1 (or international equivalent) in law, humanities or social sciences
Our graduates go on to a wide range of careers. Many go into the legal profession or return to their previous legal careers with specialist knowledge and enhanced prospects. Others work in international organisations and NGOs. Some graduates further their academic career by progressing onto our PhD programme.
Recent graduate destinations include BAE Systems, Clifford Chance, London Stock Exchange and Simmons & Simmon
Core modules
Optional modules
Students must take five optional modules: two in semester one, and three in semester two
Semester one
Students should take a minimum of one specialist module and a maximum of two specialist modules from this group:
Instead of one specialist module, students may take one module from this group:
Semester two
Students should take a minimum of two specialist modules and a maximum of three specialist modules from this group:
Instead of one specialist module, students may take one module from this group:
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