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International Law LLM
Prepares students for careers involving international law in a globalised setting. Suits law and related-subject graduates interested in international organisations or practice.
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Potential funding at University of Westminster
Westminster lists an International Postgraduate Excellence Award worth £3,000–£5,000 for January 2027 entry (deadline 30 November 2026), among other scholarships on its funding pages.
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A clearer look at International Law LLM
Prepares students for careers involving international law in a globalised setting. Suits law and related-subject graduates interested in international organisations or practice.
This 12-month postgraduate route concentrates on legal principles, institutions and case analysis, research, argument and problem-solving, law in its social, commercial or international context. The course record does not promise a placement, so students should judge it primarily by its curriculum, teaching approach and project opportunities.
Course focus
What you can expect to explore
- Legal principles, institutions and case analysis
- Research, argument and problem-solving
- Law in its social, commercial or international context
- Understand core legal concepts and institutions.
Skills development
Capabilities you can build
- Legal research
- Case analysis
- Structured argument
- Clear professional writing
The balance of technical, academic and professional skills depends on the modules and assessments offered for your intake.
Learning experience
How you may learn
- Applied work such as case studies, workshops, projects or problem-based tasks.
- Independent postgraduate study, critical reading and a dissertation or major project where required.
- Assessment may combine coursework, reports, presentations, examinations or projects; the exact balance is set by the university.
Who is this course for?
A strong fit for students who enjoy close reading, evidence-led argument and applying rules and principles to complex situations. Entry requirements still determine eligibility, and students should compare the official module list with their own career goals before applying.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Relevant career directions may include:
- Legal professional after required training
- Compliance officer
- Policy adviser
- Contracts or governance specialist
These are examples, not guaranteed outcomes. Employment depends on your experience, location, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed.
Course contents
Published course content for this programme.
13 curriculum items were captured from the university’s official course page. These may include modules, course units or published curriculum topics, and can change by intake, pathway and availability.
- 01Postgraduate Dissertation in International LawPublished course content
- 02United Nations LawPublished course content
- 03International Humanitarian LawPublished course content
- 04Peaceful Settlement of International DisputesPublished course content
- 05International Criminal LawPublished course content
- 06International Human Rights LawPublished course content
- 07Space LawPublished course content
- 08International Law and DevelopmentPublished course content
- 09International Refugee LawPublished course content
- 10Public International LawPublished course content
- 11International Energy and Climate Change LawPublished course content
- 12International Law of the SeaPublished course content
- 13International Economic LawPublished course content
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- Minimum 2:2 honours degree in law or a related discipline such as social sciences
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- UK degree at good 2:2 or above; a 3-year (general) Sri Lankan Bachelor's with overall 70% or Grade A, or a 4-year (special) Bachelor's with overall 60% or Grade B+
- English (IELTS)
- 6.5 overall, 6.0 in each component
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on westminster.ac.uk. The expanded description is original GEC guidance built from the recorded course summary, award level and subject; it does not reproduce a university or partner listing word for word. Exact modules, teaching, assessment, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with University of Westminster before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.