International Law - LLM

Course overview

LLM for students interested in global justice, human rights, international development and careers in international law.

Course details

Degree level

Master's

Subject

Law / International Law

Duration

15 months full-time; placement version 21 months (fee TBC)

Intake

January 2027

Tuition fee

£20,370 (2026/27); placement-route international fee TBCUniversity fee information (opens in a new tab)

Initial deposit

An initial deposit of £1,000 is required just to advance to the Pre-CAS Interview (PCI) stage. 100% of the total tuition fees must be cleared before the final CAS can be issued.

City

Birmingham

Country

England

Campus

City Centre

Official course page

https://www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/international-law-llm-2026-27

About this information

The details on this page have not yet been checked against the official course page by our team. Fees, intakes and requirements can change, so always confirm them on the official course page before you apply.

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English Language Requirements

Main English Requirements

Alternative English Requirements

Only the tests listed here are shown as accepted for this course.

MOI / English Exemption

The Medium of Instruction (MOI) waiver is no longer accepted.

Whether an English exemption through Medium of Instruction applies is decided by the university. Our team can advise you when you apply.

Entry requirements

For applicants from Pakistan

BCU Pakistan page: postgraduate direct entry generally requires at least four years of higher-education study with average 55%, GPA 2.3 or Grade C+ (e.g., 4-year Bachelor’s; or 3-year Bachelor’s + 1-year Master’s; or 2-year Bachelor’s + 2-year Master’s). Course-specific requirements also apply.

General entry requirements

Normally minimum 2:2 honours degree or equivalent in any subject.

Scholarships & discounts

BCU Pakistan page: £3,000 international postgraduate scholarship for eligible self-funding students joining a full-time postgraduate taught Master's; tuition-fee discount, subject to current award terms and eligibility.

Pre-CAS interview

Required

Yes — a Pre-CAS / credibility interview is part of the process

Interview type

On CAS Shield

Stage

After the initial deposit is paid

Format

Recorded interview

Deposit

£1,000

Course modules

• Core modules include Public International Law; International Human Rights Law; Advanced Skills; International Refugee Law; Regulating Conflict and Facilitating Peace: The Role of International Law in Global Politics. See official page for full 120-credit structure.