Law - International Criminal Law

Programme Structure



Core modules (40 modules):



International Criminal Law (10 credits)

Minor Thesis (30 credits)

Optional Modules (50 credits) may include:



The School reserves the right to amend or withdraw modules subject to demand and other operational considerations.



LLM Programme Modules



International Human Rights Law (10 credits)

Public International Law (10 credits)

International Humanitarian Law (10 credits)

Contemporary Issues in International Migration Law (10 credits)

Peace Support Operations (10 credits)

Advocacy, Activism and Public Interest Law (10 credits)

Policing, Security and Rights (10 credits)

Gender and Human Rights (10 credits)

International Humanitarian Law (10 credits)

Business and Human Rights 2 (10 credits)

International Refugee Law (10 credits)

Climate Justice (5 credits)

The Common European Asylum System (5 credits)

European Convention on HR: Law and Politics (10 credits)

Transitional Justice (10 credits)

Procedure before International Criminal Courts (5 credits)

Counter Terrorism and Human Rights (5 credits)

Transnational Lawyering (5 credits)

International Child Rights (5 credits)

Islam and Human Rights (5 credits)

Minority Groups and the Criminal Justice System (10 credits)

Candidates must hold at least a Second Class Honours, Grade 1, Level 8 primary degree in in law or in another relevant discipline including business, computer science, or statistics.



In exceptional circumstances, an applicant holding a degree in another discipline or a degree of less than an approved Second Class Honours Degree, Grade 1 (H2.1) standard may be considered where they have relevant professional experience in law or in another relevant subject area.

1 year full-time

2 years part-time

Next start date September 2026

The LLM in International Criminal Law prepares graduates for impactful careers in international justice, human rights protection, and criminal accountability. Graduates are equipped for roles with international courts and tribunals, the United Nations, NGOs, human rights bodies, and national prosecution services.



Career paths include legal officer, human rights advocate, investigator, policy advisor, and roles in transitional justice or war crimes prosecution. Many also progress to PhD study or academic careers in international law and justice.



The programme responds to global needs for accountability in conflict and post-conflict contexts, addressing topics such as genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and international cooperation in criminal justice. It equips graduates with the legal and analytical skills to contribute meaningfully to the fight against impunity worldwide.