International Law LLM

    International Law LLM

    Duration12 month(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 34,629 / year(s)
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026
    International Law LLM

    About

    Course overview

    Our International Law LLM allows you to choose from an extensive range of public international law modules, allowing you to tailor your qualification to your academic interests and career goals. You will have the opportunity to study a range of specialist areas including international criminal law; international environmental law; United Nations law; and international humanitarian law.

    The University of Nottingham has a long and distinguished tradition in the study of international law. You will be taught by experts in their fields, many of whom contribute to policymaking at state and international levels. This practical application of academic knowledge allows you to see how international law can have a tangible impact.

    Research-led teaching

    The School of Law is home to the Nottingham International Law and Security Centre (NILSC), directed by Professor Dino Kritsiotis. Our experts develop thinking around many of the challenges facing society today, including climate change, food security, terrorism, military and maritime security, cyber-security and global economic crises.

    NILSC’s research and activities underpin our teaching and offer a range of opportunities for you to participate in our activities, from voluntary placements to paid summer internships. These experiences are designed to broaden your understanding of international law research and practical work.

    NILSC’s Annual Lecture Series attracts world leading academics and practitioners, including Professor Naz K Modirzadeh (Harvard Law School) and Professor Gerard Quinn (the UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities).

    The School of Law is also proud to host the International Law Association seminar series, which features numerous distinguished international law experts from around the world each year.

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    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Undergraduate degree2:1 (or international equivalent) in law, humanities or social sciences
    International and EU equivalentsWe accept a wide range of qualifications from all over the world.

    For information on entry requirements from your country, see our country pages.
    IELTS6.5 (no less than 6.5 in writing and reading, and 6.0 in speaking and listening)
    English language requirementsAs well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English.

    Meeting our English language requirements

    If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a presessional English course. Presessional courses teach you academic skills in addition to English language. Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.

    If you successfully complete your presessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent.

    For on-campus presessional English courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations. For online presessional courses, see our CELE webpages for guidance

    Visa restrictions

    International students must have valid UK immigration permissions for any courses or study period where teaching takes place in the UK. Student route visas can be issued for eligible students studying full-time courses. The University of Nottingham does not sponsor a student visa for students studying part-time courses. The Standard Visitor visa route is not appropriate in all cases. Please contact the university’s Visa and Immigration team if you need advice about your visa options.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 65
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 79

    English Program Requirements

    We accept a variety of English language tests and qualifications. The;International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test is one of the most common. The IELTS test includes grades in listening, reading, writing and speaking, plus an overall grade. IELTS requirements for each of our courses are listed in our;course listings.

    We also accept Pearson Test of English (PTE) and TOEFL (IBT) test certificates. Check the table below against the IELTS requirement listed in our course listings to see what grade you will need. You can also;meet our entry requirements through a;presessional English course;with our Centre for English Language Education (CELE).

    Career

    Careers

    We offer individual careers support for all postgraduate students.

    Expert staff can help you research career options and job vacancies, build your CV or résumé, develop your interview skills and meet employers.

    Each year 1,100 employers advertise graduate jobs and internships through our online vacancy service. We host regular careers fairs, including specialist fairs for different sectors.

    International students who complete an eligible degree programme in the UK on a student visa can apply to stay and work in the UK after their course under the Graduate immigration route. Eligible courses at the University of Nottingham include bachelors, masters and research degrees, and PGCE courses.

    Graduate destinations

    Our graduates go on to a wide range of careers. Many go into the legal profession or return to their previous legal careers with specialist knowledge and enhanced prospects. Others work in international organisations and NGOs. Some graduates further their academic career by progressing onto our PhD programme.

    Recent graduate destinations include BAE Systems, Clifford Chance, London Stock Exchange and Simmons & Simmons.

    Career progression

    The average starting salary for postgraduates from the School of Law was £30,922.*

    * HESA Graduate Outcomes 2022/23.

    Our faculty work placements and internship programme provides valuable work experience, self-confidence and a practical application of your studies.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    34,629 / year(s)
    International Law LLM
    University of Nottingham
    University of Nottingham
    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Nottingham

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