This course aims provide students with a practical and theoretical understanding of the role, nature and functioning of international law; encourage students to develop a critical awareness of the social, historical and political contexts in which international law operates; encourage students to develop critical, analytical and problem-solving skills which can be applied to a wide range of legal and non-legal contexts. International law is an increasingly important field of study and e LLM in International Law will enable entry into a range of occupations where specialist expertise knowledge is needed. It provides an ideal basis for those seeking employment as international law practitioners in relevant national and international organisations (government agencies, UN bodies, NGOs), multinational corporations, or transnational law firms. Equally, the programme will equip students for further study in the form of a postgraduate research programme, such as a PhD, by providing appropriate research training and an introduction to key thinkers and scholarship.