Llm public international law centre for commercial law studies

Structure

The LLM is available to study full-time for one year or part-time for two years.

For this specialism you will take 150 credits worth of taught modules which may be assessed by essays or examinations (see module overviews for full assessment details and dates) and thereafter you work on a 10,000 word dissertation worth 30 credits (submitted mid August). You are required to balance your taught modules across the two teaching semesters – a full explanation of this process will be available during induction and before module selection.

The range of modules that you are required to choose from differs from programme to programme. If you wish to take an unrestricted range of modules and any approved dissertation topic you should apply for the Master of Laws.

We run a comprehensive two-week induction period that includes an overview of the programme and advice on module selection as well as a range of other vital information sessions. You do not have to select your modules until you have had the opportunity to listen and learn about them in greater detail during induction. More detail of the induction programme will be made available online by early September each year.

The LLM Year Planner gives you an idea of the structure of the programme and key periods for assessment and exams.

Undertaking a masters programme is a serious commitment, with weekly contact hours being in addition to numerous hours of independent learning and research needed to progress at the required level. When coursework or examination deadlines are approaching independent learning hours may need to increase significantly.

The part-time LLM is essentially aimed at legal practitioners working full-time in the UK. You will attend the same modules and follow the same teaching timetable as full-time students.

The part-time programme is, however, spread over two academic years.

In year one, you will normally complete around 90 credits of taught modules. In year two, you will normally take a further 60 credits of taught modules and submit the compulsory 10,000 word dissertation (30 credits). This can be changed if necessary, as the dissertation can be done in either year. However we would always advise part-time students to take around 90 credits of taught modules in their first year if they are timetabled in a convenient slot.

Although not recommended, it is possible for part-time students, who are having difficulties in finding taught modules that fit in with their work timetable, to submit two dissertations – one per year. This would then enable you to take fewer credits of taught modules each year.

Part-time students may also wish to consider the LLM Flexible Study programme.

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If you can't find the information you are looking for on these pages, take a look at our LLM Frequently Asked Questions.

Note: Not all of the modules listed will be available in any one year and semesters listed can be subject to change. Any modules not available in the forthcoming academic session will be marked as soon as this information is confirmed by teaching academics.Certain combinations of modules may be restricted or required. These are also subject to change but will be confirmed prior to module selection.

• SOLM047 Investment Treaty Arbitration: Foundations, Jurisdiction and Procedure (Sem 1)
• SOLM048 Investment Treaty Arbitration: Agreements and Substantive Protection (Sem 2)
• SOLM065 International and Comparative Social Rights (Sem 1)
• SOLM066 Social Rights (Sem 2)
• SOLM067 International Law on the Rights of the Child (Sem 1)
• SOLM068 International Rights of the Child (Sem 2)
• SOLM069 International Human Rights Law: History, Theory and Politics (Sem 2)
• SOLM070 International Human Rights Law: Law, Practice and Institutions (Sem 2)
• SOLM071 Terrorism & Human Rights: Constitutional Perspectives (Sem 1)
• SOLM072 International Law and Indigenous People (Sem 1)
• SOLM074 Secession and Self-Determination in International Law (Sem 1)
• SOLM088 Law of Geographical Indications (Sem 2)
• SOLM112 Use of Force in International Law (Sem 1)
• SOLM113 Conduct of Hostilities in International Law (Sem 2)
• SOLM114 Principles of International Criminal Law (Sem 1)
• SOLM115 Enforcement of International Criminal Law (Sem 2)
• SOLM116 Fundamental Questions in the Law of Treaties (Sem 1)
• SOLM117 Special Areas in the Law of Treaties (Sem 2)
• SOLM119 International Tax Law (Sem 1)
• SOLM120 International Tax Law in Practice (Sem 2)
• SOLM131 International Law of the Sea (Sem 1)
• SOLM132 Concepts in Natural Resources Law: Climate, Energy and Water (Sem 1)
• SOLM133 Concepts in Natural Resources Law: Biodiversity, Human Rights and Trade (Sem 2)
• SOLM134 International Environmental Law (Sem 1)
• SOLM136 Climate Change Law (Sem 2)
• SOLM137 Water Law (Sem 2)
• SOLM146 International Regulation of Shipping (Sem 1)
• SOLM149 Law of the Sea: Navigational Freedoms and Practice (Sem 2)
• SOLM151 Public International & European Air Transport Law (Sem 1)
• SOLM152 Private International & European Air Transport Law (Sem 2)
• SOLM157 International Energy Law and Ethics (Sem 1)
• SOLM159 Exploitation of Energy Resources in Disputed Areas (Sem 1)
• SOLM169 Energy Decommissioning and Waste Management in International Law (Sem 2)
• SOLM171 International Refugee Law (Sem 1)
• SOLM172 International Migration Law (Sem 1)
• SOLM175 Terrorism, Migration and Human Rights (Sem 2)
• SOLM189 International Investment Law (Sem 1)
• SOLM190 Foreign Investments and Public Policy (Sem 2)
• SOLM191 Legal Aspects of Financing Development (Sem 2)
• SOLM192 WTO Law: Fundamental Principles (Sem 1)
• SOLM193 WTO Law Domestic Regulations and Trade Remedies (Sem 2)
• SOLM194 International Economic Law (Sem 1)
• SOLM196 Trade, Climate Change and Energy: EU and International Perspectives (Sem 2) (Not running 2019-20)
• SOLM198 Crimes of the Powerful: State Crime (Sem 2)
• SOLM207 Cybercrime: Substantive Offences (Sem 1)
• SOLM208 Cybercrime: Forensic Investigations (Sem 2)
• SOLM211 Cyberspace: Jurisdiction and Dispute Resolution (Sem 1)