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Postgraduate Prospectus 2017

International Law
Key Information
Overview

International law is an increasingly important field of study
and practice which occupies a central position in public debates.
The regulation of financial markets, the war on terror, the Syrian crisis
or the fight against climate change are all areas in which international
law plays a major role. International law today dominates the activity
of transnational corporations, non-governmental organisations and
individuals, from footballers to victims of human rights violations.
As a result, governments, international institutions, non-governmental
organisations, businesses and law firms are increasingly looking for
individuals capable of dealing with complex issues of transnational law.
Keele Law School has a long tradition of academic expertise in the field
of international law, which has been taught by world renowned experts
such as Michael Akehurst and Patrick Thornberry.
The Keele LLM in International Law is distinctive in at least four respects:
1. Flexibility: you can tailor your degree according to your needs and
preferences. Depending on your choice of electives, you can graduate
with any one of the following degrees: LLM in International Law; LLM in
International Law with Politics/Human Rights/ Environment or Business.
2. Interdisciplinary: you can choose from a wide range of electives
within the Law School, but also within the School of Politics,
Philosophy, International Relations and Environment (SPIRE)
and the Keele Management School (KMS).
3. Skills: you can study modern languages, including key UN languages,
as part of your degree, increasing your range of professional skills.
4. Professional opportunities: you have the opportunity to undertake
work placements as part of your degree, with any one of our partner
institutions (UN agencies, international tribunals, non-governmental
organisations, law firms).

Course type
LLM

Mode of study

Full-time or part-time

Indicative entry
requirements
2:2 or above in law
or a related discipline.

For a list of full entry
requirements please visit
www.keele.ac.uk/pgtcourses

Contact email
[e-mail]

Indicative modules

You will study the following core modules:
• Foundations of International Law
• International Law and Human Rights
• Advanced International Law
• Introduction to International Economic Law
You will also choose four electives; the following is an indicative list:
• International Humanitarian Law
• International Environmental Law
• Transnational Crime
• Global Business Regulation
• Commercial Law
• Company Law
• Trading in the European Union
• Environmental Diplomacy
• Human Rights and Global Politics
• US Foreign Policy
• International Business Developments
You will then complete a Dissertation.

For more information please visit

keele.ac.uk/pg/internationallaw
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Emma Allen

LLM in International Law
– 2013/15
I would thoroughly recommend the
LLM in International Law. The course
content is so topical and interesting,
the lecturers are helpful and supportive
and it was one of the only programmes
that I could find that allows students
to study a language as part of their
degree. So much have I enjoyed my
studies that I have decided to continue
further and pursue a PhD at Keele.