University of Aberdeen

International Dispute Resolution with Dissertation

University of AberdeenAberdeen, United Kingdom

Course overview

LLM International Dispute Resolution delivers a solid theoretical grounding in international dispute settlements, broad interdisciplinary training across specialist legal areas and the practical tools required to succeed in the field. It provides opportunities for individual study and skills development for the new generation of lawyers to rethink traditional approaches to conflict and its resolution.

Key highlights

  • Solid theoretical grounding in international dispute settlement
  • Broad interdisciplinary training across specialist legal areas
  • Practical tools required to succeed in dispute resolution
  • Opportunities for individual study and skills development
  • Encourages rethinking traditional approaches to conflict and its resolution
  • Includes an independent research dissertation

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS 6.5 overall (Listening 5.5, Reading 5.5, Speaking 5.5, Writing 6.0) (Reading 5.5, Writing 6, Listening 5.5, Speaking 5.5)

Scholarships

  • Aberdeen Alumni Discount

    The Aberdeen Alumni Discount provides a 20% discount for University of Aberdeen graduates.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

    The University of Aberdeen is delighted to offer self-funded international on campus postgraduate Masters students a £8,000 tuition fee waiver.

    Up to £8,000
  • CB Davidson Fund

    Please note that awards, except in exceptional circumstances, will not exceed £2,500 and in most instances will be less.

  • Divinity Affiliated Institutions Scholarships

    The Divinity department at the University of Aberdeen offers a 10% tuition fee discount for students of our affiliated institutions.

    Up to 10% of fees
  • NHS Staff Discount

    The University of Aberdeen NHS discount is a 10% discount offered to all NHS staff.

    Up to 10% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • International arbitration lawyer
  • Mediator
  • Dispute resolution solicitor
  • Legal adviser to international organisations
  • Barrister specialising in international disputes
  • Policy adviser in conflict resolution

Cost of study

UK/Home: £11,900 per year | International: £23,000 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 Aberdeen, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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