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LLM Master of Law (International) Online
An online Master of Laws (LLM) is a postgraduate degree designed to enhance your academic legal knowledge, particularly focusing on specific areas of interest. Specially designed for law and non-law graduates who want to gain a Master’s qualification in law, this general International Master’s course allows students who are undecided at the point of application to choose their international law related specialisation at a later date.
Key Facts
Duration options
12 months (full-time)
21 months (part-time September)
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Apply for this course directly with the University of Law.
Course Details
LLM International Law Online
The LLM International Law Online allows students who have a keen interest in international law to specialise in this growing and fascinating area of legal study. Students must select at least two approved International Law modules to satisfy the programme learning outcomes and complete their dissertation in an area of International Law. You can also choose our Postgraduate Certificate International Law (PGCert) or Postgraduate Diploma International Law (PGDip).
When you study the LLM International Law Online with us you will:
- Broaden your career horizons with a valuable Master’s qualification in the specialist fields of your choosing
- Learn professional skills to make you stand out to potential employers
- Gain an up-to-date knowledge of law and practice in your chosen area and the impact of those developments on commercial and legal practice
- Receive one-to-one tutor support and feedback on your work from a fully-qualified lawyer
- Develop a portfolio demonstrating the law in practice
In addition to a general online induction to the programme, there is a two-week induction covering the Key Principles of the English Legal System. This is compulsory for non-law students, but also open to students wanting a refresher in the fundamentals of the law of England and Wales. This would be useful for any student who has taken a considerable break from legal education.
To help prepare you for your dissertation you’ll study a range of compulsory and further optional Research Methods Training sessions.
Please note that, due to Home Office regulations, students who require a Student Route visa to study with us are not permitted to study online and can only choose face-to-face taught modules.
Programme Demands
This document outline the programme demands so you can assess your ability for the course.
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Course Structure
- The Postgraduate Certificate International Law (PGCert) can be studied part-time over 35 weeks or full-time over 18 weeks.
- The Postgraduate Diploma International Law (PGDip) can be studied part-time over 74 weeks or full-time over 35 weeks.
- The LLM Master of Laws can be studied part-time over 24 months or full-time over 12 months.
Postgraduate Certificate
Term 1 (full-time) or 1-2 (part-time)
Two week induction: For non-law students this includes a compulsory introduction to the law of England and Wales which must be completed before commencing your first modules.
You must choose two modules from the following list of approved modules:
- International Arbitration
- International Corporate Governance
- International Criminal Law
- International Human Rights Law
- International Trade Law
- Public International Law
*All elective modules are subject to availability
Postgraduate Diploma
Terms 1-2 (full-time) or 1-4 (part-time)
Two week induction: For non-law students this includes a compulsory introduction to the law of England and Wales which must be completed before commencing your first modules.
You must choose two modules from the following list of approved modules:
- International Arbitration
- International Corporate Governance
- International Criminal Law
- International Human Rights Law
- International Trade Law
- Public International Law
You may then choose two modules from the list of approved modules above, or from the full list of elective modules*.
*All elective modules are subject to availability
LLM Master or Laws (International)
Terms 1-3 (full-time) or 1-6 (part-time)
Term 1-2 or 1-4:
Two week induction: For non-law students this includes a compulsory introduction to the law of England and Wales which must be completed before commencing your first modules.
You will complete:
- Research Methods Training
You may then choose two modules from the International Law modules:
- International Arbitration
- International Corporate Governance
- International Criminal Law
- International Human Rights Law
- International Trade Law
- Public International Law
Plus two* from the list modules on the elective module guide.
*All elective modules are subject to availability.
Term 3 or 5-6:
Dissertation in your chosen International Law specialisation.
Course Start Dates
September 2022
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LLM Master of Law (International)
- Full-time: Online
- Part-time: Online
January 2023
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LLM Master of Law (International)
- Full-time: Online
- Part-time: Online
September 2023
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LLM Master of Law (International)
- Full-time: Online
- Part-time: Online
September 2024
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LLM Master of Law (International)
- Full-time: Online
- Part-time: Online
Study On Campus
You can also study these courses at one of our campuses across the UK. If you’re looking for a more traditional university experience, why not consider studying on campus?
Course Information
With so many options for studying this course, you can be sure to find a start date and study option to suit your needs.
Modules are assessed by a three hour unseen written examination or 4,500 word coursework assignment.
Attendance at one of our UK campuses (or an approved overseas centre by prior arrangement) is required for all examinations, including for online study.
The default campus location for online study is London.
The dissertation module will be assessed by submission of a thesis (15,000 words), and provides an opportunity for sustained, in-depth and intensive investigation into, and reflection upon, your chosen specialist area.
This course has an innovatively flexible structure, with specific assessments that are conducive to effective learning.
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Fees and Applying
You can apply for this course directly with the University.
These courses cannot be chosen to study alongside our Legal Practice Course (LPC). For more information on the choice of Master's to study alongside our LPC, please visit the LPC page.
PGCert Law (General)
Online: £3,175
PGDip Law (General)
Online: £6,350
LLM Master of Law
Online: £9,500
Hong Kong Online
HKD $120,000
By studying a Master's degree you could be eligible for a Student Loans Company Postgraduate Loan.
If you’re a ULaw alumnus, you may be eligible to receive our £1000 Academic Master's Alumni Discount.
We also have a range of scholarships and bursaries available which make studying with us more affordable than ever.
We have students from over 120 different countries throughout our campuses, with a dedicated team to help international students.
