LLM International Criminal Law

The University of Law

The LLM International Criminal Law is an innovative, flexible programme that will provide you with an in-depth knowledge of international criminal law in practice. You will explore issues such as crimes against humanity, aggression and grounds for excluding liability, the international criminal court and the relationship between international criminal law and international human rights. As well as looking into specific areas of crime, you will also critically analyse key trials such as the Nuremburg Trials and the impact on the creation of the criminal offences of genocide and war crimes. Alongside this, other key focuses will include the Tribunals in Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia and the responsibility to protect and prosecute. When you study the LLM International Criminal Law with us you will: Take a look at our Centre of Excellence for Human Rights, for more information about how you can benefit from our specialist programmes, strategic partnerships, expert teaching and resources to help you succeed in the field of human rights. 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.