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International Law and Strategic Studies LLM

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International Law and Strategic Studies LLM

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    Key Information

    • Study Level:

      Master

    • Duration:

      1 Years

    • Study Mode:

      Full Time/Part Time

    • Start Date:

      01 September 2021

    • Tuition Fees EU/EEA:

      £ 10,000 Per Year

      These fees apply to students from the EU/EEA

    • Tuition Fees International :

      £ 19,000

      These fees apply to students from outside the EU/EEA

    institution

    University of Aberdeen

    The University of Aberdeen was founded as King’s College by William Elphinstone, Chancellor of Scotland and Bishop of Aberdeen in 1495. That makes the University of Aberdeen the third oldest in Scotland, and the 5th oldest in all of the UK. King’s College was initially established to train the professionals that the northern part of […]

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    Course Summary

    The University of Aberdeen’s International Law and Strategic Studies LLM lets you explore how different governments and organisations use the law to regulate, control or avoid conflict on an international scale. It explores how different bodies use force to achieve different security or political objectives, and provides a unique perspective on the many conflicts ongoing in the world today.

    You’ll study with the university’s academic staff using materials presented by several lawyers who are internationally renowned in this field. These will give you insight into the way these two disciplines interact to shape the face of conflict and international law. It will also give you several key competencies which today’s legal employers are keen to acquire.

    The International Law and Strategic Studies LLM is headed by expert staff, including Dr Irène Couzigou (Program Director), who has taught in Paris, Mannheim and Heidelberg before coming to Aberdeen.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    Course Outline

    This course is delivered over 3 semesters in a single year for most students.

    Semester 1:

    Your core curriculum for the first year will consist of modules designed to give you a solid background in the application of law in a strategic context. You’ll take:

    • International Law: A Time of Challenges (30 Credits)
    • Strategic Theory (30 Credits)

    …as well as an additional module in Critical Legal Thinking and Scholarship.

    Semester 2:

    In your second semester, you can choose 2 modules form the following list of electives:

    • Global Security Issues (30 Credits)
    • International Human Rights Law (30 Credits)
    • International Humanitarian Law (30 Credits)
    • Latin America: Security Conditions and Challenges (30 Credits)
    • The use of Force in International Law (30 Credits)

    Semester 3:

    In your final semester, you’ll devote yourself to your Master of Law Dissertation, worth 60 Credits.

    Learning & Teaching

    The University of Aberdeen’s International Law and Strategic Studies LLM benefits from the efforts of many world-leading legal scholars, including the program director. All of its modules are heavily research-led, and delivered by way of lecture classes, smaller interactive seminar events and group tutorials.  

    Career Possiblities

    A degree in International Law from the University of Aberdeen prepares students for a wide range of roles, but most particularly those in government, NGOs or other international organisations. Other employment paths involve one of the armed forces or companies who deal with commercial risk assessment on a global scale. Alternatively, many students go on to study for their PhD.

    Entry Credit

    Entry Requirements for UK and EU-nationals

    The University of Aberdeen’s International Law and Strategic Studies LLM typically requires applicants to have earned a second class upper level honours degree in a field such as History, Geography, Law, Economics, Politics or International Relations. Relevant professional experience will also be considered.

    Entry Requirements for overseas (non-EU) students                         

    International students must be fluent in written and spoken English. This can be demonstrated by an IELTS score of 6.5 or better overall, with no less than 6.0 in Writing and Reading, with no less than 5.5 in any other section.

    International students must also have academic accreditation equivalent to that required for UK and EU students. The requirements can be found here.  

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