International Law and Security

University of Glasgow
Postgraduate LLM Full-time 12 Months LawPolicingSociology

About this course

The LLM in International Law & Security focuses on the role and relevance of international law in a rapidly changing global security environment. It reflects the breadth of contemporary international security issues, addressing issues as diverse as terrorism, armed conflicts and transnational organised crime.

WHY THIS PROGRAMME

  • If you want to increase your horizons to an international platform, look beyond domestic legal orders and learn about global security issues, this LLM is ideal for you.

  • You will be taught by an excellent team that truly understands international issues, with staff drawn from Canada, Germany, Scotland, Greece and Uzbekistan.

  • You will be equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to work as security consultant or practitioner with governments, international organisations and NGOs.

  • The programme includes optional participation in a student trip to Geneva.

  • We offer excellent facilities including our dedicated School of Law library; our main University library also contains our extensive collection of legal materials and official publications and is a European Documentation Centre.

  • The programme is based on small-group, seminar-style teaching by experts in the field. The programme is complemented by guest speaker events and research workshops, allowing students to get involved with leading academics from outside Glasgow.

    PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

    You are required to take at least five courses from the following list (plus one other) and to submit a dissertation as falling within the area. For this programme you must complete the core course, International Law and International Security. Courses are delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars and project work.

    Core course International Law and International Security

    Optional courses Advanced Introduction to the Law of the United Nations Advanced Introduction to International Criminal Law Climate Change Law and Governance International Courts and Tribunals International Human Rights Law International Law and International Economic Governance International Law and International Politics International Litigation in Practice (ILIP) Law and International Development The Laws of Armed Conflict Transnational Crime, Justice, and Security

    One additional course may be chosen from other subjects within the School of Law's LLM portfolio.

    • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 12 Months

    Qualification: LLM

    Location: Glasgow

    Part-time

    Duration: 24 Months

    Qualification: LLM

    Location: Glasgow

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1162 Senior police officers
    3319 Protective service associate professionals
    4135 Library clerks and assistants
    3520 Legal associate professionals
    1136 Human resource managers and directors
    3312 Police officers (sergeant and below)

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    Course Details

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

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    University of Glasgow

    Glasgow

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