Introduction The LLM in International Law offers a range of courses covering both public and private international law. It enables students to undertake advanced legal research and writing in this field and educates students in the analysis of international treaties and case law with an international law dimension. The School has a long tradition of research excellence in International Law. In today’s global context, lawyers are increasingly confronted with cross-border family and commercial interactions and transactions. Indeed, most lawyers have an international aspect to their practice which requires specialist expertise in private international law. There is also a clear demand in national governments, international organisations, non-governmental organisations and relevant research institutes for staff with a clear appreciation of the complex international legal framework which has evolved in modern times in an attempt to manage inter-state relationships. Courses Modules Semester 1 Compulsory Critical Legal Thinking and Scholarship Optional International Energy and Environmental Law Oil and Minerals for Good Private International Law: Concepts and Institutions World Trade Organisation: Gatt International Commercial Arbitration International Commercial Arbitration in the Asia Pacific International Law: A Time of Challenges International Criminal Law Copyright and Patents Private International Law - Jurisdiction, Recognition and Enfordement The Politics of Human Rights Semester 2 Optional Cultural Property Issues: Law, Art and Museums Choice of Law for Business International Humanitarian Law International Trade and Finance Law Private International Law of Family Law International Human Rights Law Carriage of Goods By Sea Semester 3 Compuslory Master of Law Dissertation Why study at Aberdeen? You are taught by a School of Law ranked 10th in the UK (The Complete University Guide 2018) Law has played a central role at the university since the inauguration in 1495 98% of graduates felt that their LLM had added value to the career prospects and 97% would recommend their programme to others (Exit Poll 2016) Programme Quick Facts University of Aberdeen 12 Months 24 Months Full Time and Part Time September and January start Find out about fees on the programme page Find out about scholarships on the programme page Life in Aberdeen Find out more about: Your Accommodation Campus Facilities Aberdeen City Student Support Clubs and Societies /student-life