LLM International Law 12 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Bristol |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

28,600 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

24 Jul, 2025Application Deadline

Programme overview

Main Subject

Law and Legal Studies

Degree

LLM

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The LLM in International Law provides a distinctive opportunity to develop a critical and substantive grounding in public international law and the law governing modern international relations. Develop the skills and knowledge to embrace the challenges of the increasingly complex relations between states. 



You will start with an introduction to general principles governing international law, and then apply those principles in optional units covering specialist areas such as human rights, armed conflict, and trade and investment law. 



Ideal for careers in global law firms and chambers, as well as roles in governmental and regulatory organisations, this programme develops crucial analytical, communication, and research skills valued by top employers. Our programmes are well respected by leading law firms, with Bristol ranking in the top 10 in the UK for employer reputation, for law and legal studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024).



Choosing a postgraduate law degree from the University of Bristol – ranked third in the UK for legal research excellence (THE analysis of REF 2021) – means engaging in a rigorous, research-rich curriculum that will make you stand out to employers. You will be challenged and inspired by our world-leading academics who are part of the Law School’s Centre for International Law

Programme overview

Main Subject

Law and Legal Studies

Degree

LLM

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The LLM in International Law provides a distinctive opportunity to develop a critical and substantive grounding in public international law and the law governing modern international relations. Develop the skills and knowledge to embrace the challenges of the increasingly complex relations between states. 



You will start with an introduction to general principles governing international law, and then apply those principles in optional units covering specialist areas such as human rights, armed conflict, and trade and investment law. 



Ideal for careers in global law firms and chambers, as well as roles in governmental and regulatory organisations, this programme develops crucial analytical, communication, and research skills valued by top employers. Our programmes are well respected by leading law firms, with Bristol ranking in the top 10 in the UK for employer reputation, for law and legal studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024).



Choosing a postgraduate law degree from the University of Bristol – ranked third in the UK for legal research excellence (THE analysis of REF 2021) – means engaging in a rigorous, research-rich curriculum that will make you stand out to employers. You will be challenged and inspired by our world-leading academics who are part of the Law School’s Centre for International Law

Admission Requirements

67+
7+
95+
3.3+
An upper second-class honours degree in law. Applicants who do not have a law degree but have obtained a 2:1 in at least three modules or units related to law/international law can be considered. Previous or professional experience is not required. Recognised Prior Learning is not currently accepted.

24 Jul 2025
1 Year
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fees

Domestic
15,300 GBP
International
28,600 GBP

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