International Law (Taught)

With our LLM International Law you will join a dynamic and international learning environment, where academic excellence and professional relevance is at the heart of our teaching.

Choose LLM International Law at the University of Reading:

• the UK's 17th highest ranked law school for employer reputation (QS World University Subject Rankings 2025)

• the joint 25th highest ranked UK law school (QS World University Subject Rankings 2025).

The programme will equip you with the specialist knowledge and skills you require to succeed as a professional, scholar and leader in the field of international law.

For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/law-pg/llm-international-law

Sample modules may include:

• Introduction to International Law
• The Use of Military Force
• The Law of Armed Conflict
• International Refugee Law
• International Organisations and Global Governance.

These are the modules that we currently offer for 2025/26 entry. They may be subject to change as we regularly review our module offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

Please note that the University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them.