International Law,PGCert

Why choose LLM/PGDip/PGCert International Law at Middlesex?

This degree will enable you to specialise in subjects related to international law. You'll develop a comprehensive understanding of the foundational principles of public international law, and advanced conceptual insights into the theories underpinning the legal status of international organisations and their role in the settlement of international disputes.

We are dedicated to providing students with the skills and abilities sought after by a wide range of employers, from legal firms and NGOs to domestic and international organisations.

Topics you'll cover include globalisation, the use of armed force, transnational trade, terrorism, governance and the regulation of ownership over territory

Middlesex University School of Law is truly international in its outlook, with our faculty comprising multilingual expert academics from across the globe.

Our academics are influential on the world stage and include business and human rights expert Dr Alessandra De Tommaso, and Professor of International Law William Schabas, who has worked with the United Nations.

What you will gain

Studying at Middlesex will enhance your professional development and horizons by refining your problem-solving skills in a transnational context through the acquisition of a critical understanding of international legal frameworks, institutions and practices, as well as the social and political context in which law operates.

The skills you will gain are transferable to a variety of professional sectors, including the legal profession, policymaking, the corporate sector, governmental bodies and academia.

You will learn from experts who are actively engaged in the theoretical and practical application of human rights around the world:

• William Schabas, Professor of International Law, is a world leading expert on genocide and the death penalty and has served on numerous international bodies including the Sierra Leone Truth and Reconciliation Commission and as the chairman of the UN Commission of Inquiry into the Gaza war
• Giulia Pecorella, Senior Lecture of Law, has published her monograph on the US and the crime of aggression and has additional research interests in international criminal law, international humanitarian law, international organisations and dispute resolution
• Alessandra De Tommaso, Senior Lecturer in Law, has published her monograph on corporate liability and international criminal law, and is an expert in international criminal law and business and human rights

Careers

How can the LLM/PGDip/PGCert International Law support your career?

This course is ideal if you're seeking to work as an academic, practising solicitor/barrister, policy advisor or other supporting roles concerning international law in multiple jurisdictions.

This includes national governments, intergovernmental and non-governmental organisations, private firms, armed service or academia in a wide range of areas such as territorial disputes, armed conflict, human rights, maritime law, and commercial law.

You will be offered specialist advice by the course leader and other contributors to the course, including guidance on how to enter and pass the recruitment processes for national and international organisations.

Our team of world-renowned lecturers will provide the latest thinking and practice on legal issues. You'll benefit from their considerable network of contacts and connections within their sectors, notably for internship opportunities within international and domestic organisations, such as the United Nations, our on-campus litigation centre, the European Human Rights Advocacy Centre (EHRAC), the Legal Advice Centre, and a range of local companies providing professional legal services.

Our postgraduate courses have been recognised for their ability to support your career.

We are a top 10 UK University for employability (UniCompare Rankings 2025), and a top 10 UK university for industry connections and funding in Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024.

Career paths

Some of the organisations our graduates have worked for include national governments, intergovernmental and non-governmental organisations, private firms, armed services or academia in a wide range of areas such as territorial disputes, armed conflict, human rights or maritime and commercial law.

MDXworks

MDXworks, our employability service, will help you make the most of your experience and connections to achieve your career goals. You'll have unlimited access to one-to-one advice and support from specialists in your sector plus 24/7 online support. You can also make the most of events and networking opportunities, on and off campus.

Our dedicated lifetime career support, like our business start-up support programme and funding for entrepreneurs, has been recognised with the following awards:

• The top 20 UK universities for business leaders and entrepreneurs – Business Money, 2023
• A top 10 university for producing CEOs – Novuana, 2023.

Global network

You’ll be studying with students from 122 countries who’ll become part of your personal global network. You'll learn how to work with a global mindset and make invaluable connections on your course for your chosen industry.

As well as access to the University's Employability Service, students are offered specialist advice by the Programme Leader and other contributors to the programme, including guidance on how to enter and pass recruitment processes for national and international organisations. Students have access to the support services offered by the Clinical Legal Education programme and are invited to attend career-focused workshops, skills sessions and events. Visit the Clinical Legal Education site.