International Law

University of Aberdeen
Postgraduate LLM Full-time 12 Months LawPolicing

About this course

Our LLM International Law provides students with a thorough knowledge of public international law while also discussing recent trends and current developments in this area of law. It is designed for candidates who seek the qualification of a general public international lawyer, but with a range of special interests (as in international human rights law, in world trade or in international environmental protection).

Our International Law programme covers a range of courses that explore contemporary global problems. It analyses topics such as International Law’s role in preventing international terrorism, the protection of human rights and the current climate change legal regime. This programme provides students with a thorough knowledge of International Law and prepares them for a career in governmental institutions, international organisations, non-governmental organisations, international legal firms, or as international legal consultants.

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

4135 Library clerks and assistants
1136 Human resource managers and directors
2419 Legal professionals
2412 Solicitors and lawyers
3520 Legal associate professionals
4113 Officers of non-governmental organisations

Course Details

Qualification
LLM
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
12 Months
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Aberdeen
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Law, Policing