🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Master's
High Demand

LLM International Law

ALARU London · London

Tuition: £9,000/yr
Duration: 1 year
Intakes: Sep, Jan, May
English: See requirements

Information from london.aru.ac.uk, updated 2 July 2026About this information

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Course Overview

The LLM International Law degree is designed for those seeking a deeper understanding of how the international legal system operates and influences commerce, human rights, sustainability, and governance across borders. This programme provides the academic rigour and practical focus necessary for success in legal practice, policy, governance, or further academic study. Students will develop essential legal research skills and the ability to critically analyse complex legal issues in a global setting. The course is available in both full-time (1 year) and part-time (2 years) study modes, offering flexibility to suit professional commitments. Located in London, the institution provides students with unique access to professional guest speakers, networking opportunities, and visits to key legal institutions. Whether you are aiming to work in the public, private, or non-governmental sectors, this degree will help you develop the expertise to analyse legal challenges and make informed decisions within a global context.

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications

Equivalent of a UK first degree at 2:2 or above plus relevant experience.

English Language Requirements

6.5 or better

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Fees & Scholarships

Tuition (international): £24,500/yr
Deposit to secure offer: £2,000 (deducted from tuition)
Estimated living costs (Manchester): £12,000–£14,500/yr

Scholarships available

Global Excellence Scholarship — £5,000 tuition reduction, automatic consideration for applicants with first-class equivalent grades. South Asia & Africa Merit Award — £3,000, essay-based, deadline 31 May.

Course Structure & Modules

Year 1

Postgraduate Study Skills, Research Methods and Ethics (Law)

International Law: Problems and Process

International Law and the Rights of Individuals

International Economic Law and Policy

International Dispute Settlement

Postgraduate Major Project (Law)

Career outcomes

Graduates move into roles across analytics, engineering and strategy. Recent graduate employers span major national employers, consultancies and fast-growing regional startups. The course draws on strong industry ties and a dedicated careers service running sector-specific recruitment fairs.

94%
Employed or further study, 15mo: £38k
Median starting salary: 120+
Industry project partners

🇬🇧 Your route to working in United Kingdom.

As a full-time student you'll apply for a Student visa covering the full course length. After graduating, most of our destinations offer a post-study work route allowing you to live and work with no sponsorship needed for a fixed period — often opening a path toward a skilled worker visa and eventual settlement. Full details on our United Kingdom guide →

Campus Locations

London

Import and Export Buildings, 2 Clove Crescent, Poplar, London E14 2BE

About this information

Last updated: 2 July 2026
Source: london.aru.ac.uk

Course information on this page was last updated from the ARU London website available at london.aru.ac.uk on 2 July 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with ARU London; we display course information the institution has published publicly. Fees, entry requirements, dates and other information is subject to change; for the latest details and for admissions, please contact the institution directly.

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Feb 2026
“The international office picked me up from the airport and had my accommodation keys ready. Lecturers actually know your name here.”
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Ade O. · Nigeria · MSc Data Science
Feb 2026
“The international office picked me up from the airport and had my accommodation keys ready. Lecturers actually know your name here.”
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4/5
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