International Law LLM 12 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Sussex |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 351-400QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

22,575 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

01 Aug, 2025Application Deadline

Programme overview

Main Subject

Law and Legal Studies

Degree

LLM

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

International law is a dynamic and evolving area of law. It encompasses a wide range of topics and specialisations engaging with the relationships between states, non-state actors and international organisations. International law often operates in highly politicised contexts such as use of force, armed conflicts or climate emergency. Yet it also regulates the everyday routine of our interdependent world, such as immigration, trade and international investments. 



On this LLM, you’ll study:

  • the interactions between states, international organisations, international institutions, NGOs and other global actors
  • key international law regimes (for example human rights, international criminal law, environmental law, investment law)
  • critiques of the role of international law within global affairs



You’ll gain an understanding of the political contexts of contemporary international law challenges. You can get a feel for the course by watching one of our professors in an International Law Masterclass. There are opportunities for you to:

  • engage in practical skills-building through the ‘Model UN’ and ‘International Mooting’ exercises
  • interact with practitioners from international courts and tribunals
  • apply to be involved in the new Sussex Law and Policy Centre.



During your studies, you’ll gain a global perspective and have the chance to network with other lawyers, activists and international practitioners from around the world. These networks will also be valuable after you graduate.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Law and Legal Studies

Degree

LLM

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

International law is a dynamic and evolving area of law. It encompasses a wide range of topics and specialisations engaging with the relationships between states, non-state actors and international organisations. International law often operates in highly politicised contexts such as use of force, armed conflicts or climate emergency. Yet it also regulates the everyday routine of our interdependent world, such as immigration, trade and international investments. 



On this LLM, you’ll study:

  • the interactions between states, international organisations, international institutions, NGOs and other global actors
  • key international law regimes (for example human rights, international criminal law, environmental law, investment law)
  • critiques of the role of international law within global affairs



You’ll gain an understanding of the political contexts of contemporary international law challenges. You can get a feel for the course by watching one of our professors in an International Law Masterclass. There are opportunities for you to:

  • engage in practical skills-building through the ‘Model UN’ and ‘International Mooting’ exercises
  • interact with practitioners from international courts and tribunals
  • apply to be involved in the new Sussex Law and Policy Centre.



During your studies, you’ll gain a global perspective and have the chance to network with other lawyers, activists and international practitioners from around the world. These networks will also be valuable after you graduate.

Admission Requirements

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Degree requirements: You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above.


Subject-specific requirements: Your qualification should be in law or a relevant subject such as economics, finance, international relations, political science, history, criminology, criminal justice or sociology. You may still be considered for the course if you have a qualification in a different subject area. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.

01 Aug 2025
1 Year
Sep

Domestic
11,025 GBP
International
22,575 GBP

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