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LLM International Law – (LL.M.)
University of East London
School of Law
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 6,580 - ≈ € 11,960 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | London / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | February, September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of East London
The aim of the LLM ( International Law ) programme is to provide a critical appreciation of a broad range of issues relating to the theory and practice of international, transnational and comparative legal systems. It aims to promote open discussion and debate, critical analysis, research and development of changing boundaries of international law at the time of globalization. It aims to engender excellent research and writing skills based on stronger foundations in the study of international law. The objective of the program is to promote better understanding of the dynamics of the International Legal Studies through law related frameworks in areas such as international legal theory, institutions, international conflicts, self determination, war crimes, human rights, development, refugees, minority rights and Islam.
The Aims and Objectives of the LLM International Law Programme are to:
* Develop a critical awareness of the way in which international relations and politics interact with the international legal system.
* Critically engage with the major theoretical debates on the role of law in the international legal order.
* Demonstrate a familiarity with at least some of the international legal regimes.
* Evaluate the international legality of contemporary political events and the ability of law to influence State behaviour.
* Develop the ability to analyse, articulate and write on the subject, by linking previous or current experience with an academic inquiry, particularly via the dissertation.
The LLM ( International Legal Studies ) offers a range of modules. In addition to the core module, Current Issues and Research in International Law, a range of options including International Environmental Law, Globalisation, Islamic Legal Cultures, Islamic Legal Theories, Islam and Human Rights, Feminist Legal Theories, International Human Rights, Law and Development, Law of the World Trade Organisation, International Criminal Law, the Regulation of transnational corporations and Law of Armed conflict are offered.
International Law at UEL
The LLM ( International Law ) at UEL is a distinctive programme for the following reasons
* The LLM teaching team is composed of experts in the area whose work has rated as internationally recognized in the Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) 2008.
* LLM programs adjudged the highest grade "commendable" by the Quality Assurance Agency in 2003.
* The program, is taught by a group of researchers who have made a distinctive contribution to international law through publication and consultancy
* The LLM in International Law offers innovative programmes such Current Issues and Research in International Law and others not available elsewhere.
* The LLM in International Law is attractive because of the programme structure making it entirely research based while offering students the flexibility of choosing research areas within the modules and for their dissertation.
* The LLM in International Law will be taught, as with the existing programme, through interactive lectures and seminars and day schools.
* The LLM in International Law is supported by a strong library collection and the critical studies academic culture at the School of Law and UEL.
Contents
In addition to the core module, Current Issues and Research in International Law, candidates take at least two modules from the following:
International Law and the Use of Force, International Criminal Law, International Human Rights, International Refugee Law, Law and Policy in the Middle East, Critical Perspectives on Terrorism, International Environmental Law, Law of the World Trade Organization, Law of International Finance. Candidates may chose their fourth option from any one of the above or from any other LLM module. The Dissertation must be deemed by the Dissertation committee to be substantially related to the area of International Law.
Learning environment
Module Lectures/Seminars, workshops and human rights seminars, day school, and visits by external experts.
Assessment
All modules are research based involving coursework. Students take four modules of 30 credits each for which they submit their coursework of approximately 7,000 words at the end of the semester. The LLM dissertation accounting for 60 credits involves a 15,000 word essay. The full time students normally complete the 180 credits requirements in one academic year while part time students complete the same in two years.
Relevance to work/profession
The program will enhance research skills, legal skills and awareness of international and comparative law to the professions, public service and the media
Thesis/Dissertation/project work
Day School and dissertation seminars provide the opportunity for students to develop their own ideas, research specific topics. However, the nature of postgraduate dissertation does not provide scope for formal collaborative research projects.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Qualifications for entry is a good honours degree in law, international relations, political science, economics, sociology or cultural studies. Degrees in other subjects will be considered.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
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