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Lancaster University: International Law
| Institution | Lancaster University |
|---|---|
| Department | Law |
| Web | https://www.lancaster.ac.uk |
| pglaw@lancaster.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01524 592215 |
| Study type | Taught |
LLM
Summary
* Why Lancaster?*
- Develop the expertise you need to advance your career in international law
- Benefit from our strong links to chambers and law firms across the UK, including Magic Circle firms in London
- Choose from a wide range of optional modules that reflect our diverse range of legal expertise
- Learn from world-class researchers and be the first to hear about our research into international human rights law, international commercial arbitration and the law of the United Nations
- Carry out your own research to bring fresh insight into international law
As perspectives shift, we’re seeing significant developments in the way law operates at an international scale and how it can help us address pressing issues like the climate crisis. Be part of the change and specialise in this exciting area of the legal field.
**Specialise in international law**
Studying this course, you’ll be taught by world-leading experts in this field. Zone in on the rules and customs that govern inter-state relationships as you increase your knowledge and understanding of international law. Examine how the essential elements are used to shape the world we live in while exploring theory and practice.
Thanks to our diverse expertise you’ll be able to choose from a wide range of optional modules. What you focus on will depend on your interests – perhaps you want to take a closer look at the United Nations, or maybe you want to understand how terrorism threatens peace, stability and security.
**Carry out research with confidence**
Research is important for progress in law. You'll learn about their latest research from our expert academics. We'll also make sure you have all the skills you need to carry out your own research and investigate the issues that matter to you. We’ll look at different approaches and designs, as well as discussing ethics.
Your dissertation will focus on an area that is linked to a legal question or your career interests. Whenever you need support, you’ll be able to turn to your supervisor who will guide you through the process and help you confidently carry out your own research from start to finish.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Undergraduate Degree: 2:1 (Hons) degree (UK or equivalent) in Law or any other subject. We will also consider applications on an individual basis if you have lower qualifications, or a qualification that is not included on our list of international qualifications, or experience in professional legal practice. If you have studied outside of the UK, you can check your qualifications on our website. English Language: IELTS - Overall score of at least 6.5, with no individual element below 5.5 |
| Location | Main Site Admissions Bailrigg Lancaster LA1 4YW |
Summary
* Why Lancaster?*
- Develop the expertise you need to advance your career in international law
- Benefit from our strong links to chambers and law firms across the UK, including Magic Circle firms in London
- Choose from a wide range of optional modules that reflect our diverse range of legal expertise
- Learn from world-class researchers and be the first to hear about our research into international human rights law, international commercial arbitration and the law of the United Nations
- Carry out your own research to bring fresh insight into international law
As perspectives shift, we’re seeing significant developments in the way law operates at an international scale and how it can help us address pressing issues like the climate crisis. Be part of the change and specialise in this exciting area of the legal field.
**Specialise in international law**
Studying this course, you’ll be taught by world-leading experts in this field. Zone in on the rules and customs that govern inter-state relationships as you increase your knowledge and understanding of international law. Examine how the essential elements are used to shape the world we live in while exploring theory and practice.
Thanks to our diverse expertise you’ll be able to choose from a wide range of optional modules. What you focus on will depend on your interests – perhaps you want to take a closer look at the United Nations, or maybe you want to understand how terrorism threatens peace, stability and security.
**Carry out research with confidence**
Research is important for progress in law. You'll learn about their latest research from our expert academics. We'll also make sure you have all the skills you need to carry out your own research and investigate the issues that matter to you. We’ll look at different approaches and designs, as well as discussing ethics.
Your dissertation will focus on an area that is linked to a legal question or your career interests. Whenever you need support, you’ll be able to turn to your supervisor who will guide you through the process and help you confidently carry out your own research from start to finish.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Undergraduate Degree: 2:1 (Hons) degree (UK or equivalent) in Law or any other subject. We will also consider applications on an individual basis if you have lower qualifications, or a qualification that is not included on our list of international qualifications, or experience in professional legal practice. If you have studied outside of the UK, you can check your qualifications on our website. English Language: IELTS - Overall score of at least 6.5, with no individual element below 5.5 |
| Location | Main Site Admissions Bailrigg Lancaster LA1 4YW |
Summary
* Why Lancaster?*
- Develop the expertise you need to advance your career in international law
- Benefit from our strong links to chambers and law firms across the UK, including Magic Circle firms in London
- Choose from a wide range of optional modules that reflect our diverse range of legal expertise
- Learn from world-class researchers and be the first to hear about our research into international human rights law, international commercial arbitration and the law of the United Nations
- Carry out your own research to bring fresh insight into international law
As perspectives shift, we’re seeing significant developments in the way law operates at an international scale and how it can help us address pressing issues like the climate crisis. Be part of the change and specialise in this exciting area of the legal field.
**Specialise in international law**
Studying this course, you’ll be taught by world-leading experts in this field. Zone in on the rules and customs that govern inter-state relationships as you increase your knowledge and understanding of international law. Examine how the essential elements are used to shape the world we live in while exploring theory and practice.
Thanks to our diverse expertise you’ll be able to choose from a wide range of optional modules. What you focus on will depend on your interests – perhaps you want to take a closer look at the United Nations, or maybe you want to understand how terrorism threatens peace, stability and security.
**Carry out research with confidence**
Research is important for progress in law. You'll learn about their latest research from our expert academics. We'll also make sure you have all the skills you need to carry out your own research and investigate the issues that matter to you. We’ll look at different approaches and designs, as well as discussing ethics.
Your dissertation will focus on an area that is linked to a legal question or your career interests. Whenever you need support, you’ll be able to turn to your supervisor who will guide you through the process and help you confidently carry out your own research from start to finish.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Undergraduate Degree: 2:1 (Hons) degree (UK or equivalent) in Law or any other subject. We will also consider applications on an individual basis if you have lower qualifications, or a qualification that is not included on our list of international qualifications, or experience in professional legal practice. If you have studied outside of the UK, you can check your qualifications on our website. English Language: IELTS - Overall score of at least 6.5, with no individual element below 5.5 |
| Location | Main Site Admissions Bailrigg Lancaster LA1 4YW |
Summary
* Why Lancaster?*
- Develop the expertise you need to advance your career in international law
- Benefit from our strong links to chambers and law firms across the UK, including Magic Circle firms in London
- Choose from a wide range of optional modules that reflect our diverse range of legal expertise
- Learn from world-class researchers and be the first to hear about our research into international human rights law, international commercial arbitration and the law of the United Nations
- Carry out your own research to bring fresh insight into international law
As perspectives shift, we’re seeing significant developments in the way law operates at an international scale and how it can help us address pressing issues like the climate crisis. Be part of the change and specialise in this exciting area of the legal field.
**Specialise in international law**
Studying this course, you’ll be taught by world-leading experts in this field. Zone in on the rules and customs that govern inter-state relationships as you increase your knowledge and understanding of international law. Examine how the essential elements are used to shape the world we live in while exploring theory and practice.
Thanks to our diverse expertise you’ll be able to choose from a wide range of optional modules. What you focus on will depend on your interests – perhaps you want to take a closer look at the United Nations, or maybe you want to understand how terrorism threatens peace, stability and security.
**Carry out research with confidence**
Research is important for progress in law. You'll learn about their latest research from our expert academics. We'll also make sure you have all the skills you need to carry out your own research and investigate the issues that matter to you. We’ll look at different approaches and designs, as well as discussing ethics.
Your dissertation will focus on an area that is linked to a legal question or your career interests. Whenever you need support, you’ll be able to turn to your supervisor who will guide you through the process and help you confidently carry out your own research from start to finish.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Undergraduate Degree: 2:1 (Hons) degree (UK or equivalent) in Law or any other subject. We will also consider applications on an individual basis if you have lower qualifications, or a qualification that is not included on our list of international qualifications, or experience in professional legal practice. If you have studied outside of the UK, you can check your qualifications on our website. English Language: IELTS - Overall score of at least 6.5, with no individual element below 5.5 |
| Location | Main Site Admissions Bailrigg Lancaster LA1 4YW |
Summary
Would you like to gain an in-depth understanding of the structure of the international legal system, its relationship with national law, and the sources and subjects of international law? This Masters degree combines core and elective modules, enabling you to explore a wide range of globally-significant contemporary issues such as how the law applies to diverse areas such as the environment, territory and the use of force.
The degree is taught by many of our research-active academics based in the Law School and offers you the opportunity to engage with teaching staff who are working in this specialised legal field.
Our Law School is home to the centre for International Law and Human Rights, the Centre for Crime, Law and Justice, the Centre for Law and Society, and the Centre for Child and Family Justice; these influential centres underpin our postgraduate teaching, which is often research-led and research-informed.
Your core modules are International Law, Research Methods in Law and the LLM Dissertation. The module in International Law unveils the diverse rules, laws and customs governing inter-state relationships and provides you with an introduction to this highly-relevant legal area. You will build upon its foundation by selecting modules specialising in specific areas of international law.
We pride ourselves on our choice of modules, modules offer you access to expertise in areas and growing fields such as International Criminal Law, European Union Law, The Law of International Organisations and Institutions, Law and Global Health, and International Environmental Law.
The Research Methods in Law module will provide you with an insight into various theoretical approaches to the study of law, as well as give guidance on research design and ethics.
The dissertation is an independent, in-depth inquiry into a research topic of your choosing. The topic will link to a key legal question or issue and may also directly relate to your professional/career interests. This is your opportunity to make a contribution to the legal and academic community with new, original research and writing. A dissertation supervisor can provide you with support and introduce you to relevant legal material and research; their personal research interests will closely align with your chosen topic wherever possible.
Our teaching approach is international in scope and comparative by nature, and we actively encourage you to build a beneficial network of academics, peers and alumni during your time with us. All of this will help you to broaden your experience, deepen your understanding, and prepare for your next step.
Your postgraduate LLM degree can open doors to a range of careers. You will have the opportunity to develop the skills required to critically evaluate research relating to international law; skills which can be highly prized by employers in the UK with international interests, and by businesses and organisations based overseas. Whilst on the degree you will also have the chance to develop your analytical and communication skills which can help to build on your employability in any sector. The LLM is also an ideal stepping stone to PhD study and academia.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Undergraduate Degree: 2:1 (Hons) degree (UK or equivalent) in any discipline. If you have studied outside of the UK, you can check your qualifications on our website. English Language: IELTS - Overall score of at least 6.5, with no individual element below 5.5 We consider tests from other providers, which can be found here: English language requirements |
| Location | Main Site Admissions Bailrigg Lancaster LA1 4YW |
Summary
Would you like to gain an in-depth understanding of the structure of the international legal system, its relationship with national law, and the sources and subjects of international law? This Masters degree combines core and elective modules, enabling you to explore a wide range of globally-significant contemporary issues such as how the law applies to diverse areas such as the environment, territory and the use of force.
The degree is taught by many of our research-active academics based in the Law School and offers you the opportunity to engage with teaching staff who are working in this specialised legal field.
Our Law School is home to the centre for International Law and Human Rights, the Centre for Crime, Law and Justice, the Centre for Law and Society, and the Centre for Child and Family Justice; these influential centres underpin our postgraduate teaching, which is often research-led and research-informed.
Your core modules are International Law, Research Methods in Law and the LLM Dissertation. The module in International Law unveils the diverse rules, laws and customs governing inter-state relationships and provides you with an introduction to this highly-relevant legal area. You will build upon its foundation by selecting modules specialising in specific areas of international law.
We pride ourselves on our choice of modules, modules offer you access to expertise in areas and growing fields such as International Criminal Law, European Union Law, The Law of International Organisations and Institutions, Law and Global Health, and International Environmental Law.
The Research Methods in Law module will provide you with an insight into various theoretical approaches to the study of law, as well as give guidance on research design and ethics.
The dissertation is an independent, in-depth inquiry into a research topic of your choosing. The topic will link to a key legal question or issue and may also directly relate to your professional/career interests. This is your opportunity to make a contribution to the legal and academic community with new, original research and writing. A dissertation supervisor can provide you with support and introduce you to relevant legal material and research; their personal research interests will closely align with your chosen topic wherever possible.
Our teaching approach is international in scope and comparative by nature, and we actively encourage you to build a beneficial network of academics, peers and alumni during your time with us. All of this will help you to broaden your experience, deepen your understanding, and prepare for your next step.
Your postgraduate LLM degree can open doors to a range of careers. You will have the opportunity to develop the skills required to critically evaluate research relating to international law; skills which can be highly prized by employers in the UK with international interests, and by businesses and organisations based overseas. Whilst on the degree you will also have the chance to develop your analytical and communication skills which can help to build on your employability in any sector. The LLM is also an ideal stepping stone to PhD study and academia.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Undergraduate Degree: 2:1 (Hons) degree (UK or equivalent) in any discipline. If you have studied outside of the UK, you can check your qualifications on our website. English Language: IELTS - Overall score of at least 6.5, with no individual element below 5.5 We consider tests from other providers, which can be found here: English language requirements |
| Location | Main Site Admissions Bailrigg Lancaster LA1 4YW |
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