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Durham University: International Law and Governance
| Institution | Durham University |
|---|---|
| Department | Law |
| Web | http://www.dur.ac.uk |
| Telephone | 0191 334 1000 |
| Study type | Taught |
LLM
Summary
The Durham LLM in International Law and Governance offers a critical insight into the legal structure on which relationships between states are built. It provides you with the skills and knowledge to be able to analyse legal sources and literature and form independent opinions about international issues, policy and governance.
The one-year full-time course consists of three compulsory modules, a selection of option modules chosen from a wide range of topics and a major dissertation which is produced, under supervision, from your own independent research.
The compulsory modules will provide you with an in-depth understanding of the fundamentals of international law and governance, as well as introducing you to the latest research methods that are being applied to legal studies.
Optional modules allow you to explore the areas of international law and governance that interest you the most, with topics ranging from International Investment Law to Global Environmental Law and from International Perspectives on Law and Gender to International Counter Terrorism.
Alongside subject knowledge, a key aspect of the course is to develop the necessary skills to present your findings clearly and professionally, in both spoken and in written form, to audiences including international legal specialists as well as participate in academic debate.
International law and governance are key to maintaining relationships between states. We have developed a strong reputation in these areas of expertise at the Law School where internationally renowned academics associated with the course are based in the Global Policy Institute, the Global Security Institute, the Centre for Borders Research, the Human Rights Centre and in law and global justice research.
**Course structure**
**Core modules:**
**Fundamentals of International Law** offers an overview view of the principles of public international law and provides a springboard into further study or research in the more specialised aspects of public international law. This module delivers a proper grounding in the basic principles, features and institutions of the international legal system, and provides an opportunity to explore more advanced problems faced by the international legal system. Those who have previously studied in this area may be granted exemption from this module.
**Fundamental Issues in International Legal Governance** gives you an in-depth understanding of the range of legal systems and issues which make up modern governance around the world and provide you with a solid grounding in the history and theory of international law, international economic law, international dispute resolution, international humanitarian and human rights law and international peace and security.
**Applied Research Methods in Law** provides specialised knowledge of the research methods and skills available in legal studies as well as an advanced understanding of their strengths and weaknesses and of their relevance for different forms of legal research. The module will also give you the skills and training to be able to find primary and secondary sources for research, develop an understanding of producing written work, develop presentation skills and improve your comprehension of the various forms of legal analysis.
The **Dissertation** is based on an area of particular interest in an area of International Law and Governance and can be of one of two lengths – 10,000 or 15,000 words. Depending on the length chosen, the dissertation is equivalent to 2 or 2.5 modules.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A good 2:1 degree (or its equivalent) in law, or in a degree in which law is a major component. |
| Location | Durham City Palatine Centre Durham DH1 3HP |
Fees
| England | 13600 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 13600 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 13600 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 13600 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 13600 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 29600 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 29600 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
Under the course, you must complete four compulsory modules, and choose from a range of optional modules. Modules will be delivered primarily through small group seminars. Attendance is mandatory for these seminars, which have been chosen as the primary means of delivering material to students due to the advanced nature of the course. Small group seminars encourage participation and the development of communications skills. They also allow you to benefit from close contact with the academics teaching on the course, many of which are also experienced practitioners and consultants in their respective fields of expertise.
The compulsory modules ensure that you develop an in-depth understanding of the fundamentals of international law and governance and become familiar with current debates in the field.
Optional modules then allow you to explore particular aspects of international law and governance, such as aspects of international and regional law, international dispute settlement, international human rights, international humanitarian law and international economic law, in greater depth.
The completion of optional modules, together with the dissertation, allow for the development of your ’subject specific knowledge as the course progresses. The development of your skills is achieved mainly through the combination of the compulsory module in Applied Research Methods in Law, taught in Michaelmas term, and your dissertation, supervision for which begins at the start of Epiphany term. Through these modules, you can practise your skills intensely, whilst continuing to acquire a deeper level of specialised knowledge on your chosen topic.
An important objective of the LLM in International Law and Governance course is to provide you with skills that will enable them to thoroughly analyse and interpret legal sources, literature, and cases, and to research and formulate an independent opinion on international legal questions. You will also learn to clearly present your findings both orally and in writing to international legal specialists, to participate actively in academic debate, and to apply this advanced academic knowledge in public international law in a professional context.
As such, an LLM in International Law and Governance will provide you with an excellent foundation to pursue an international law career, whether it is in legal practice, employment in international institutions, or employment in non-governmental organisations. The LLM qualification will also be an excellent vehicle for the further development of research skills and, as such, also offers entry into further postgraduate study and, in particular, doctoral research.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A good 2:1 degree (or equivalent) in law, or in a degree in which law is a major component. Students with international qualifications will conform to the minimum requirements for admission. |
| Location | Durham City Palatine Centre Durham DH1 3HP |
Fees
| England | 12750 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 12750 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 12750 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 12750 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 12750 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 26900 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 26900 GBP for Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | 26900 GBP for Year 1 |
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