International Law

Why study International Law at Dundee?

This programme provides an opportunity to develop understanding of the key elements of international law through modules such as the Principles of Public International Law, and the International Dispute Resolution module.

Principles of Public International Law examines issues such as the sources of law, personality in international law, jurisdiction, state responsibility and the enforcement of international law. International Dispute Resolution provides a more detailed understanding of the mechanisms available to resolve international disputes and their operation.

In addition modules such as Global Human Rights: Traditions & Inspirations, International & Comparative Human Rights; UN Human Rights Law, Individual Criminal Liability in International Law and the International Law of Marine Resources provide opportunities to develop breadth and depth of understanding in the currently topical and controversial areas of the protection of human rights, international criminal law, and the ever important law of marine resources (which governs issues such as extraction of minerals, oils and energy from the seas and rights in and to fisheries.

What's so good about International Law at Dundee?

In the Times Good University Guide 2012 Dundee Law School was placed 7th in the United Kingdom law school rankings, and we were ranked 1st in Scotland in the 2011 National Student Survey (NSS).

In the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise Dundee Law School was one of only two law schools in the United Kingdom to achieve a 100% international standard classification, with half of our submissions being graded internationally excellent or world leading. Our commitment on is to provide high quality instruction, with a focus on matters of practical relevance, to prepare students for a successful legal career, whether at home or abroad.

Postgraduate culture

Dundee Law School prides itself as being a friendly Law School where all members of staff are accessible and students are treated as individuals and valued members of our legal community.

We offer all new students an induction programme at the start of each semester, to ensure that all students have the necessary understanding of the UK and European legal systems as well as core principles of public and private law.

We seek to integrate all LLM students into the life of the Law School, and invite you to all guest lectures and seminars. We also have an annual reading party to a beautiful country house location, where you are joined by senior staff and can work on academic skills and dissertation preparation.

Who should study this course?

The programme will appeal to LLB qualified professionals who seek to up-skill, as well as practitioners who want to diversify. It will also appeal to graduates with an LLB or equivalent degree, who wish to gain a detailed understanding of International Law policies and rules of importance to the settlement of disputes in international business, legal or governmental settings.

Related courses

• All PG Law courses

Teaching & Assessment

This course is taught by staff in the School of Law.

This course has two start dates - January or September and may be taken on a part-time or full-time basis.

Careers

Dundee graduates have reached the highest levels of success in the profession as senior partners, Queen's Counsel, judges and front bench politicians.

We have close links with employers and we offer programmes to support and develop the employability of our students. Our good reputation throughout the profession and close links to employers help Dundee graduates find employment.

The Law School runs an annual Law Fair which attracts law firms and employers from around the UK and further afield. Law firms also regularly visit the law school on an individual basis for recruitment purposes. While many students study law in order to qualify to practise, the skills acquired in a law degree are also attractive to many prospective employers in professions such as:

• the Police
• Banking
• Journalism
• Management
• Civil service

Find out more about legal careers from our Careers Service.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have, or expect to receive in the anticipated year of entry, a good honours degree in law, of at least upper second class or equivalent. Exceptionally, non-law graduates with relevant legal experience may be considered.

English Language Requirement: IELTS of 6.5, with minimum of 6.0 in the writing component (or equivalent), if your first language is not English. Please check our Language Requirements page for details of equivalent grades from other test providers, and information about the University of Dundee English Language courses.

In order to make the application process as efficient as possible, students applying to The School of Law are asked to ensure all relevant supporting documents are included with the application. These include:

• relevant degree certificates and transcripts of academic results
• two academic references

Fees and Funding

Sources of Funding

Information about the School of Law scholarships can be found on the School of Law scholarships webpage.

Other sources of funding for postgraduate students can be found on our Scholarships webpage.

Living Costs

• Dundee is ranked as one of the most affordable places for students to live in the UK, and the cost of living is around 15% cheaper than the UK average.
• Increasing numbers of students are successfully undertaking part-time work to supplement their income. You can get advice from our Careers Service, both about job opportunities and how to find a suitable study/work/life balance. EU and international students are also allowed to work up to 20 hours per week.
• As a student in Scotland, you have free access to the National Health Service. Visits to doctors and hospitals, as well as prescriptions, sight tests and dental checkups, are available free of charge.

Your Application

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