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Master's degree

Master of Laws (International Law and Politics)

LLM(IntLaw
03 October 2023

Study a Master of Laws (International Law and Politics) through Te Kaupeka Ture | Faculty of Law at University of Canterbury.

DURATION

Master of Laws (International Law and Politics)

Degree Structure - Duration
1–2 years full-time

START

Master of Laws (International Law and Politics)

Degree Structure - Start In
Semester 1 or 2 (February or July)

POINTS

120

TUITION FEES

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Overview


Master of Laws (International Law and Politics)

Introduction

The specialist Master of Laws (International Law and Politics) is a degree designed for students who have a basic knowledge of Law and wish to develop their specialist knowledge in international law and politics.

You will take courses in international law and international politics, plus a dissertation. Courses are delivered through Te Kaupeka Ture | Faculty of Law and Te Kura Mātāpuna Tangata | School of Language, Social and Political Sciences.

The degree prepares you for careers in the diplomatic service, specialised legal practice, government, international organisations, non-governmental organisations, and the military.



Master of Laws (International Law and Politics)

Entry Requirements - Body

Entry requirements

You must have qualified for a Bachelor of Laws (or equivalent) with a minimum B Grade Point Average. Relevance and standard of undergraduate studies will be criteria for approval.

If English is your additional language, you must also meet UC's English language requirements.

For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Laws (International Law and Politics) or use the admission requirements checker.

How to apply

You can apply online at myUC. Find out more about how to apply for graduate and postgraduate qualifications.

Master of Laws (International Law and Politics)

Further Study - Body

Further study

You can go on to a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Law, or Political Science and International Relations.

Master of Laws (International Law and Politics)

Career - Body

Career opportunities

Postgraduate study can bring many career benefits eg, specialist skills and enhanced knowledge, entry into specific occupations, higher starting salary/progression rates, research capability/achievement, and evidence of high academic attainment/self-discipline.

Useful information:

Master of Laws (International Law and Politics)

Degree Structure - Body

How do I plan my degree?

The LLM(IntLaw&Pols) is made up of four courses and a dissertation.

The following courses are compulsory:

The remaining two courses (30 points) must be selected from these options.

You can start studies in either February or July, although starting in February is recommended. The degree takes 1–2 years of consecutive full-time study or, with the approval, 2–4 years of consecutive part-time study.

For full requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Laws (International Law and Politics).

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