LLM Law General: University of East London

About the programme

This programme considers national, international and global themes in a critical legal perspective. It is also designed to promote better understanding of law-related frameworks in areas such as human rights, international law, development, refugees, minority rights and Islam.

Programme structure

Students have an unrestricted choice from existing modules such as Current Issues and Research in International Law, International Refugee Law, Globalisation, International Environmental Law, Islamic Legal Theories, Feminist Legal Theories, International Human Rights, Law of the World Trade Organisation, International Criminal Law, Regulation of Transnational Corporations, Law of Armed conflict and Islam and Human Rights and Legal Theory. Students who do not have a background in law or international law are required to take Current Issues and Research international Law as one of their modules. Candidates chose four modules and write a dissertation approved by the Dissertation committee.

Career opportunities

Graduates of this degree can look to the expanding market and professional choices available in this field. A wide range of career paths exists, including working in the legal sector, the public sector and government, developmental agencies, journalism and advocacy.

Admission requirements

Qualification for entry is by a good honors degree in law, international relations, Middle East Studies, Islamic Studies, theology, Political Sciences, Sociology or Cultural Studies or degrees in any social science or humanities. Applicants with degrees in the natural sciences and mathematics will be considered.