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International Law & Security (Taught)
2 Study options · PostgraduateGilmorehill (Main) Campus
Course summary
The LLM in International Law & Security focuses on the role and relevance of international law in a rapidly changing global security environment. It reflects the breadth of contemporary international security issues, addressing issues as diverse as terrorism, armed conflicts and transnational organised crime.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
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If you want to increase your horizons to an international platform, look beyond domestic legal orders and learn about global security issues, this LLM is ideal for you.
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You will be taught by an excellent team that truly understands international issues, with staff drawn from Canada, Germany, Scotland, Greece and Uzbekistan.
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You will be equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to work as security consultant or practitioner with governments, international organisations and NGOs.
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The programme includes optional participation in a student trip to Geneva.
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We offer excellent facilities including our dedicated School of Law library; our main University library also contains our extensive collection of legal materials and official publications and is a European Documentation Centre.
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The programme is based on small-group, seminar-style teaching by experts in the field. The programme is complemented by guest speaker events and research workshops, allowing students to get involved with leading academics from outside Glasgow.
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Law at Glasgow is ranked 4th in the UK by the Good University Guide 2026 and 8th in the UK by the Complete University Guide 2026.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
You will take six courses and submit a dissertation as falling within the area. Courses are delivered through a blend of lectures and seminar-style teaching.
You are required to take one core course and five optional courses. One optional course can be chosen from other courses within the School of Law's LLM portfolio. Please note, enrolment on courses is subject to availability and timetabling.
For the dissertation, you can choose between a written dissertation or a collaborative dissertation research project with a partner organisation. Please note, the collaborative dissertation option is subject to availability.
Core course
International Law and International Security
Optional courses
Advanced Introduction to International Criminal Law
Advanced Introduction to the Law of the United Nations
Advanced Introduction to the European Convention on Human Rights
Climate Change Law and Governance
Fundamentals of Environmental Justice
Global Constitutionalism: Rise, Decline, Resilience
International Courts and Tribunals
International Human Rights Law
International Law and International Economic Governance
International Law and International Politics
Law and Just Energy Transition
The Laws of Armed Conflict
Transnational Crime, Justice, and Security
Dissertation
LLM Dissertation or Collaborative LLM dissertation
CAREER PROSPECTS
There is a high demand for law professionals with expertise in international law and security. You will be well placed for roles in international institutions, government departments (ministries of foreign affairs, defence, justice, home affairs, and development), non-governmental organisations and law firms.
How to apply
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