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University of Glasgow: International Law and Security
| Institution | University of Glasgow |
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| Department | School of Law |
| Web | http://www.gla.ac.uk |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The LLM in International Law & Security focuses on the role and relevance of international law in a rapidly changing global security environment. It reflects the breadth of contemporary international security issues, addressing issues as diverse as terrorism, armed conflicts and transnational organised crime.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
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If you want to increase your horizons to an international platform, look beyond domestic legal orders and learn about global security issues, this LLM is ideal for you.
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You will be taught by an excellent team that truly understands international issues, with staff drawn from Canada, Germany, Scotland, Greece and Uzbekistan.
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You will be equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to work as security consultant or practitioner with governments, international organisations and NGOs.
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The programme includes optional participation in a student trip to Geneva.
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We offer excellent facilities including our dedicated School of Law library; our main University library also contains our extensive collection of legal materials and official publications and is a European Documentation Centre.
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The programme is based on small-group, seminar-style teaching by experts in the field. The programme is complemented by guest speaker events and research workshops, allowing students to get involved with leading academics from outside Glasgow.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
You are required to take at least five courses from the following list (plus one other) and to submit a dissertation as falling within the area. For this programme you must complete the core course, International Law and International Security. Courses are delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars and project work.
Core course International Law and International Security
Optional courses Advanced Introduction to the Law of the United Nations Advanced Introduction to International Criminal Law Climate Change Law and Governance International Courts and Tribunals International Human Rights Law International Law and International Economic Governance International Law and International Politics International Litigation in Practice (ILIP) Law and International Development The Laws of Armed Conflict Transnational Crime, Justice, and Security
One additional course may be chosen from other subjects within the School of Law's LLM portfolio.
LLM
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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| Entry requirements | 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Law (LLB or LLM). |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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| Entry requirements | 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Law (LLB or LLM). |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
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