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University of Glasgow: International Law
| Institution | University of Glasgow |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Law |
| Web | http://www.gla.ac.uk |
| Study type | Taught |
LLM
Summary
The LLM in International Law reflects the breadth of contemporary international law, addressing issues as diverse as world trade disputes, United Nations peacekeeping, international human rights litigation, state responsibility and criminal trials before international courts.
**WHY THIS PROGRAMME**
- If you want to increase your horizons to an international platform and look beyond domestic legal orders, this LLM is ideal for you.
- You will be taught by a team that truly understands international issues, with staff drawn from all over the world.
- 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.
- Guest speaker presentations and other extra-curricular events round off the academic programme, and allow you to engage with current debates.
- Law at Glasgow is ranked 3rd in the UK by the Good University Guide 2025 and 8th in the UK by the Complete University Guide 2026.
**PROGRAMME STRUCTURE**
You will take six courses and submit a dissertation as falling within the area. Courses are delivered through a blend of lectures and seminar-style teaching.
You are required to take one core course and five optional courses. One optional course can be chosen from other courses within the School of Law's LLM portfolio. Please note, enrolment on courses is subject to availability and timetabling.
For the dissertation, you can choose between a written dissertation or a collaborative dissertation research project with a partner organisation. Please note, the collaborative dissertation option is subject to availability.
**Core course**
Foundations Of International Law
**Optional courses**
Advanced Introduction to International Criminal Law
Advanced Introduction to the Law of the United Nations
Advanced Introduction to the European Convention on Human Rights
Climate Change Law and Governance
Fundamentals of Environmental Justice
Global Constitutionalism: Rise, Decline, Resilience
International Courts and Tribunals
International Human Rights Law
International Investment Law
International Law and International Economic Governance
International Law and International Politics
International Law and International Security
International Trade Law
Law and Just Energy Transition
The Laws of Armed Conflict
**Dissertation**
LLM Dissertation or Collaborative LLM dissertation
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Law (LLB or LLM). We may also consider a UK 2:1 Honours degree, or its international equivalent, in international relations, politics, or a relevant social sciences or humanities subject area. While we welcome applicants from non-legal backgrounds, it is important to note that this LLM remains a law-focused degree. International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of pre-Masters courses. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
Summary
The LLM in International Law reflects the breadth of contemporary international law, addressing issues as diverse as world trade disputes, United Nations peacekeeping, international human rights litigation, state responsibility and criminal trials before international courts.
**WHY THIS PROGRAMME**
- If you want to increase your horizons to an international platform and look beyond domestic legal orders, this LLM is ideal for you.
- You will be taught by a team that truly understands international issues, with staff drawn from all over the world.
- 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.
- Guest speaker presentations and other extra-curricular events round off the academic programme, and allow you to engage with current debates.
- Law at Glasgow is ranked 3rd in the UK by the Good University Guide 2025 and 8th in the UK by the Complete University Guide 2026.
**PROGRAMME STRUCTURE**
You will take six courses and submit a dissertation as falling within the area. Courses are delivered through a blend of lectures and seminar-style teaching.
You are required to take one core course and five optional courses. One optional course can be chosen from other courses within the School of Law's LLM portfolio. Please note, enrolment on courses is subject to availability and timetabling.
For the dissertation, you can choose between a written dissertation or a collaborative dissertation research project with a partner organisation. Please note, the collaborative dissertation option is subject to availability.
**Core course**
Foundations Of International Law
**Optional courses**
Advanced Introduction to International Criminal Law
Advanced Introduction to the Law of the United Nations
Advanced Introduction to the European Convention on Human Rights
Climate Change Law and Governance
Fundamentals of Environmental Justice
Global Constitutionalism: Rise, Decline, Resilience
International Courts and Tribunals
International Human Rights Law
International Investment Law
International Law and International Economic Governance
International Law and International Politics
International Law and International Security
International Trade Law
Law and Just Energy Transition
The Laws of Armed Conflict
**Dissertation**
LLM Dissertation or Collaborative LLM dissertation
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Law (LLB or LLM). We may also consider a UK 2:1 Honours degree, or its international equivalent, in international relations, politics, or a relevant social sciences or humanities subject area. While we welcome applicants from non-legal backgrounds, it is important to note that this LLM remains a law-focused degree. International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of pre-Masters courses. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
Summary
The LLM in International Law reflects the breadth of contemporary international law, addressing issues as diverse as world trade disputes, United Nations peacekeeping, international human rights litigation, state responsibility and criminal trials before international courts.
**WHY THIS PROGRAMME**
- If you want to increase your horizons to an international platform and look beyond domestic legal orders, this LLM is ideal for you.
- You will be taught by a team that truly understands international issues, with staff drawn from all over the world.
- 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.
- Guest speaker presentations and other extra-curricular events round off the academic programme, and allow you to engage with current debates.
**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, Foundations of International Law. Courses are delivered through a blend of lectures and seminar style teaching.
**Core course**
Foundations Of International Law
**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 Investment Law
International Law and International Economic Governance
International Law and International Security
International Litigation in Practice (ILIP)
International Trade Law
Law and International Development
The Laws of Armed Conflict
One additional courses may be chosen from other subjects within the School of Law's LLM portfolio.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Summary
The LLM in International Law reflects the breadth of contemporary international law, addressing issues as diverse as world trade disputes, United Nations peacekeeping, international human rights litigation, state responsibility and criminal trials before international courts.
**WHY THIS PROGRAMME**
- If you want to increase your horizons to an international platform and look beyond domestic legal orders, this LLM is ideal for you.
- You will be taught by a team that truly understands international issues, with staff drawn from all over the world.
- 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.
- Guest speaker presentations and other extra-curricular events round off the academic programme, and allow you to engage with current debates.
**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, Foundations of International Law. Courses are delivered through a blend of lectures and seminar style teaching.
**Core course**
Foundations Of International Law
**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 Investment Law
International Law and International Economic Governance
International Law and International Security
International Litigation in Practice (ILIP)
International Trade Law
Law and International Development
The Laws of Armed Conflict
One additional courses may be chosen from other subjects within the School of Law's LLM portfolio.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| 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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