LLM International Law
University of HullCottingham Road, Hull, HU6 7RX
Course overview
Master the complexities of global governance with our LLM in International Law. This detailed programme explores and critically examines the foundational principles of public international law, the law of armed conflict and the use of force and surveys the evolving landscape of international human rights and international criminal justice. Further optional modules address topical challenges including international refugee law and the law relating to slavery, people trafficking, and forced labour.
You will also be able choose to study human rights issues as they relate to the natural environment. Taught by academic experts who specialise in different fields of public international law, this course will allow you to deepen your knowledge and develop your expertise in this vitally important field. You will also benefit from wider opportunities, such as our yearly careers convention, giving you access to leading law firms across the country and a chance to gain vital industry contacts.
And we’ve partnered with the University of Law to deliver the series of Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) postgraduate courses on campus at Hull, for those who want to go on to professional practice.
Key highlights
- Core study of public international law, armed conflict and use of force
- Covers international human rights and international criminal justice
- Optional modules in refugee law, slavery, trafficking and forced labour
- Option to study human rights in relation to the natural environment
- Yearly careers convention with access to leading law firms
- SQE postgraduate courses delivered on campus with the University of Law
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — For this course, you'll need a 2:2 from a relevant bachelor's degree.
Scholarships
Alumni Postgraduate Scholarship
If you progress from studying an undergraduate degree at the University of Hull to an eligible taught master's degree in 2025/26 we'll give you a 20% discount on the cost of your tuition fees.
Up to 20% of feesGREAT Scholarship
Minimum of £10,000
Up to £10,000PGT International Fee Waivers – South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Solicitor
- International lawyer
- Human rights officer
- Policy adviser
- Legal researcher
- NGO legal adviser
Cost of study
UK/Home: £11,485 per year | International: £18,800 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Hull, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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