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LLM International Law

University of Essex

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    LLM - Master of Laws

  • Location

    University of Essex

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    JAN

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

In an increasingly globalised world, international law is a vibrant and fast-moving area of law. Our LLM International Law offers the opportunity to study across a wide range of modules in the areas of Public International Law, Human Rights, Commercial, Trade and Maritime law. You will learn about the foundations of the international legal system, and you will examine theoretical perspectives and the practice of its institutions and processes, while specialising in particular areas.You will be able to tailor your postgraduate degree to your interests with our range of optional modules, and at the end of your degree you will be awarded one of the following qualifying titles depending on your module choices: LLM International Law, LLM International Law with Human Rights, LLM International Law with Business Law.Our law course will develop your intellectual and critical faculties, encourage you to think independently and teach you to present rational, coherent and accurate arguments orally and in writing. It will provide you with an excellent foundation for any career.

Application deadline

08/09/2025

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 22,750per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Essex

University of Essex

  • University League Table

    29th

  • Campus address

    University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ, United Kingdom

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The careers team offers dedicated international careers advice and support throughout your studies and after graduation.
Central London is easily accessible from each of the university's campuses.
Gain access to the curriculum from nine European universities through the YUFE (Young Universities for the Future of Europe) virtual campus.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Law

    46th out of 112 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 235
    134 57%

    39th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    76th

    19

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.07 77%

    63rd

    8

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