Law - International Migration & Refugee Law & Policy

The LLM in International Migration and Refugee Law and Policy is designed to provide a rigorous and progressive learning experience over the course of one academic year (full-time) or two years (part-time). This specialised programme equips students with the legal, political, and policy tools necessary to address global challenges related to migration, displacement, and international protection.



Students will engage with a curriculum that blends core legal theory with applied, policy-focused learning. The structure combines compulsory foundational modules with a wide range of optional modules, enabling students to shape their individual learning pathways and career focus areas.

OptionalL W5111: Business and Human Rights 2 - 10 Credits - Semester 1

OptionalL W5107: International Child Rights - 5 Credits - Semester 1

OptionalL W471: International Humanitarian Law - 10 Credits - Semester 1

OptionalL W525: Counter-Terrorism and Human Rights - 5 Credits - Semester 1

OptionalL W530: Procedure Before International Criminal Courts - 5 Credits - Semester 1

OptionalL W439: Advocacy, Activism and Public Interest Law - 10 Credits - Semester 1

OptionalL W561: Mental Health Law and Policy - 10 Credits - Semester 1

OptionalL W5116: Gender and Human Rights - 10 Credits - Semester 1

OptionalL W5117: International Human Rights Law - 10 Credits - Semester 1

OptionalL W5118: Public International Law - 10 Credits - Semester 1

OptionalL W5120: European Convention on Human Rights: Law and Politics - 10 Credits - Semester 1

OptionalL W5121: Transnational Lawyering - 5 Credits - Semester 1

OptionalL W5122: International Criminal Law - 10 Credits - Semester 1

OptionalL W5123: International Peace Operations - 10 Credits - Semester 1

OptionalL W5124: Climate Justice - 5 Credits - Semester 1

OptionalLW552: Foundational Theoretical Framework in Disability Law and Policy - 10 Credits - Semester 1

OptionalL W558: Legal Capacity Law and Policy - 10 Credits - Semester 1

OptionalL W5101: International Disability Human Rights Clinic - 10 Credits - Semester 1

OptionalL W562: Regional Disability Law and Policy - 10 Credits - Semester 1

OptionalL W551: Contemporary Challenges in Disability Law and Policy - 10 Credits - Semester 1

OptionalL W550: Advocacy and Access to Justice - 10 Credits - Semester 1

OptionalL W553: Inclusive Education Law and Policy - 10 Credits - Semester 1

OptionalL W483: Advanced Legal Research & Method - 10 Credits - Semester 1

OptionalL W5205: Advanced Intellectual Property Law and Development - 10 Credits - Semester 1

OptionalL W5209: Legal Skills: Commercial Practice, Advocacy and Dispute Resolution - 10 Credits - Semester 1

OptionalL W5201: EU Competition Law - 10 Credits - Semester 1

OptionalL W5215: Criminology, Criminal Justice and Human Rights - 10 Credits - Semester 1

OptionalL W5216: Policing, Security and Rights - 10 Credits - Semester 1

OptionalL W5219: Minority Groups and the Criminal Justice System - 10 Credits - Semester 1

OptionalL W538: Transitional Justice - 10 Credits - Semester 1

OptionalLW5218: Law and Economics of Corporate Transactions - 10 Credits - Semester 1

OptionalL W485: Sentencing & Penal Policy - 10 Credits - Semester 1

OptionalL W5213: Law of International Business Transactions - 10 Credits - Semester 1

OptionalL W5113: The Common European Asylum System - 5 Credits - Semester 1

OptionalL W5103: Islam and Human Rights I - 5 Credits - Semester 1

OptionalL W5220: The Future of Law - 5 Credits - Semester 1

OptionalL W5221: Design Thinking for Lawyers I - 5 Credits - Semester 1

OptionalL W5222: Design Thinking for Lawyers II - 5 Credits - Semester 1

OptionalL W5223: Computation and Law - 10 Credits - Semester 1

OptionalL W5224: Digital Transformation & Access to Justice - 5 Credits - Semester 1

OptionalL W5225: International Environmental Law - 10 Credits - Semester 1

Required LW450: Dissertation - 30 Credits - Semester 1

Required LW5105: Contemporary Issues in International Migration Law - 10 Credits - Semester 1

Required LW5114: International Refugee Law - 10 Credits - Semester 1

1 year, full-time

2 years, part-time

Next start date September 2026

The LLM in International Migration and Refugee Law and Policy prepares graduates for dynamic and impactful careers at the crossroads of law, human rights, and global policy. As migration challenges continue to evolve worldwide, there is increasing demand for legal professionals and policy experts equipped to address complex issues of displacement, asylum, and refugee protection.



Graduates will gain the specialist knowledge and practical skills that employers across international organisations, NGOs, government agencies, legal practice, and academia actively seek. This expertise positions them well for roles such as legal advisers, policy analysts, human rights advocates, migration programme officers, and researchers.



Employment opportunities exist across sectors including United Nations agencies, refugee and humanitarian organisations, immigration services, law firms specialising in asylum law, public policy institutions, and universities. This LLM also provides a strong foundation for those considering progression to PhD-level study or careers in academic research and teaching.