TheÊInternational Law, Ethics and PoliticsÊprogrammeÊfrom theÊUniversity of BirminghamÊis ideal for candidates from the NGO world who wish to improve their academic credentials, and students from the humanities and social sciences who want to take Law courses. The course should also be of interested to graduates in public or European law who want to deepen their understanding of issues that they have previously encountered only within a legal framework.
The programme contains a broad range of optional modules from the Law, Politics and Philosophy departments, followed by a 15,000-word dissertation on a topic of your choice.Ê
You will take a core module in theory and methods, choosing from:
- Research Skills and Methods,which provides an introduction to the methods of contemporary Philosophy
- Socio-Legal Theory, which introduces key law and society concepts and theories
You will also attend mandatory pre-sessional generic LLM introductory classes.
Careers
The University'sÊCareers NetworkÊprovides advice and information specifically for postgraduates that will help you to develop an effective career and skills development strategy, and to make the most of your time with us at the University. The College of Arts and Law also has a dedicated careers and employability team to deliver tailored programmes of careers events and local support.
You will have opportunities to: meet employers face-to-face at on-campus recruitment fairs; attend employer presentations and skills workshops; receive individual guidance on your job applications, writing your CV and improving your interview technique; and access to comprehensive listings of hundreds of graduate jobs and work experience opportunities.
You will also be able to access our full range of careers support for up to two years after graduation.
