The LLM International Law and International Relations examines global politics and international law and the fascinating interplay between the two. Jointly delivered by the Law School and the Department of Politics, Philosophy and Religion (PPR), it enables students to explore the theory and the practice of international relations and international law, and deepen their understanding of the ways that legal principles apply to inter-state relations.
Lancaster's 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. PPR is home to the Richardson Institution for Peace Studies, and also the Cultural Political Economy Research Centre. These influential centres underpin postgraduate teaching and students will have access to the expertise of academics researching in the field of international relations, international law and other legal and socio-legal issues.
The pathway for the LLM ensures a duality: a total of 6 modules from the Law School and PPR, and a 15,000 word dissertation, which enables students to pursue their own interests whilst becoming practiced at looking at issues from different perspectives. The core modules are International Law, Major Approaches to the Study of International Relations, Research Methods in Law or Theory and Methods in Postgraduate Studies and the LLM Dissertation. Students will study further elective modules from the Law School and/or PPR. The department prides itself on the breadth of options available and students can focus on the issues that most interest them. Elective modules may include (among others): Theorising Security and War; Environmental Law; Politics and International Relations of the Middle East; Conflict Management and Contemporary Conflicts; and, the Rights of Peoples.
The dissertation is an independent, in-depth inquiry into a research topic of each student's choosing. The topic will link to a key legal or political question or issue and may also directly relate to their professional/career interests. This is their opportunity to make a contribution to the academic community with new, original research and writing. A dissertation supervisor can provide students with support and introduce them to relevant research; their personal research interests will closely align with their chosen topic wherever possible.
The teaching approach is international in scope and comparative by nature, and the department actively encourages students to build a beneficial network of academics, peers and alumni during their time with the university. All of this will help students to broaden their experience, deepen their understanding, and prepare for their next step.
The postgraduate LLM degree can open doors to a wide range of careers and provides a training opportunity for those pursuing careers in areas such as foreign and international affairs, national and international non-governmental organisations, journalism and international business.
| Level | Masters |
| Discipline | Law |
| Duration | 12 months |
| Intakes | Jan, Sep |
| Application Fees | GBP 0 |
| Tuition Fees | GBP 19940 |
| Campus | Main |
| Language proficiency (minimum) | |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | 87 |
| PTE | 58 |
| Duolingo | Not Required / Waiver |
| Exam proficiency (minimum) | |
| SAT | Not Required / Waiver |
|---|---|
| ACT | Not Required / Waiver |
| GRE | Not Required / Waiver |
| GMAT | Not Required / Waiver |
Minimum GPA - 75%
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