Keele University Prospectus Postgraduate | 2016 | Page 54

LAW International Law Overview International law is an increasingly important field of study and practice which occupies a central position in public debates. The regulation of financial markets, the war on terror, the Ukrainian crisis or the fight against clima te change are all areas in which international law plays a major role. International law does not only affect the behaviour of states and intergovernmental institutions. Neither is it simply a discipline of diplomats, academics and philosophers. International law today dominates the activity of transnational corporations, non-governmental organisations and individuals, from footballers to victims of human rights violations. As a result, governments, international institutions, non-governmental organisations, businesses and law firms are increasingly looking for individuals capable of dealing with complex issues of transnational law. Keele Law School has a long tradition of academic expertise in the field of international law, which has been taught by world renowned experts such as Michael Akehurst and Patrick Thornberry. Additional information The Keele LLM in International Law is distinctive and differs from existing LLMs in at least four respects: 1. Flexibility: you can tailor your degree according to your needs and preferences. Depending on your choice of electives, you can graduate with any one of the following degrees: LLM in International Law; LLM in International Law with Politics/Human Rights/ Environment or Business. 2. Interdisciplinary: you can choose from a wide range of electives within the Law School, but also within the School of Politics, Philosophy, 54 International Relations and Environment (SPIRE) and the Keele Management School (KMS). 3. Skills: you can study modern languages, including key UN languages, as part of your degree, increasing your range of professional skills. 4. Professional opportunities: you have the opportunity to undertake work placements as part of your degree, with any one of our partner institutions (UN agencies, international tribunals, non-governmental organisations, law firms). Module titles Compulsory modules: • Foundations of International Law • International Law and Human Rights • Advanced International Law • Introduction to International Economic Law The following is a list of indicative elective modules: • International Humanitarian Law • International Environmental Law Key Information Course type LLM Mode of study Full-time or part-time Entry requirements Applicants should hold a first or second-class honours degree (2.2 or above) or an overseas equivalent in law or a related discipline. Applications are welcome from current legal practitioners or any other person with appropriate professional qualifications and/or experience. Applicants for whom English is not a first language must provide evidence of English language qualification, unless they hold a previous degree that was taught and examined in English. Minimum score is academic IELTS 6.5 or equivalent​. Contact email [email protected] • Transnational Crime • Diplomatic Law • Global Business Regulation • Commercial Law • Company Law • Trading in the European Union • Environmental Diplomacy • Human Rights and Global Politics • US Foreign Policy • International Business Developments You will also complete a 60 credit Dissertation. www.keele.ac.uk/law/studylaw/postgraduatedegrees/ llmininternationallaw Good to know The LLM in International Law provides an ideal basis for those seeking employment as international law practitioners in relevant national and international organisations (government agencies, UN bodies, and non-governmental organisations), multinational corporations, or transnational law firms.