International Law LLM

Comments about International Law LLM - At the institution - Coventry - West Midlands

• Objectives
  This course aims to provide you with an expert knowledge in international law. It also offers you the opportunity to study in one or more areas of international law, such as international business and human rights.
• Entry requirements
  A lower second class honours degree in an appropriate field is normally required for entry.
• Academic title
  International Law LLM
• Course description
  Reasons to choose International Law LLM degree
  
  This course will allow you to gain expertise in international law and to study one or more specific areas of international law or international relations.
  
  Future prospects
  
  Future prospects include work as international lawyers or with employment in international institutions or academia.
  
  Course content
  
  This course consists of:
  
      * Five 20 credit modules in substantive law areas
      * One research skills module (20 credits)
      * One research design module (10)
      * Dissertation
  
  Teaching, learning and assessment
  
  The course is taught via workshops, lectures and seminars. Assessment is by coursework, short class-based examinations and presentation of workshop papers.
  
  Course structure
  
  Modules are taught in ten- to twelve-week terms from:
  
      * September to December
      * January to April
      * April to May
  
  This is followed by the presentation of a dissertation.
  
  Expertise
  
  Staff have worked on publications and have research experience in relevant fields.
  
  Research opportunities
  
  Submission of 50 credit dissertation and possible progression to MPhil/PhD.