International Law and International Relations

Entry requirements

You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in Law.

OR an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in non-law degree in a related field, such as History, Politics or International Relations.

We will also consider your application if your subject is not listed above, if you have at least one of the following:

• evidence of significant academic or professional experience (at least 12 months, paid) in fields including, but not limited to: international law, international relations or international human rights, journalism, charity, NGOs, think tanks.
• a relevant postgraduate qualification.

If this is the case, please include your CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when you apply, showing details of your relevant qualifications.

If you are currently completing a degree, we understand that your final grade may be higher than the interim grades or module/unit grades you have achieved during your studies to date.

We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree.

We will also consider your application if your final overall achieved grade is slightly lower than the programme's entry requirement.

See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.

Months of entry

September

Course content

The LLM in International Law and International Relations offers a multidisciplinary perspective on global affairs, combining insights from the Law School and the School of Sociology, Politics and International Studies. Gain a unique insight into the dual functions of law and politics in regulating and influencing world affairs.

You will study overarching theories of international relations and their practical applications through specialist optional units in international law, human rights, world trade law, international security, and international political economy. Explore how these theories are applied in practice through your specialist units.

Ideal for careers in global law firms, government, consultancies, the public sector and international agencies, this programme develops crucial analytical, communication, and research skills valued by top employers. Our programmes are well respected by leading law firms, with Bristol ranking in the top 10 in the UK for employer reputation, for law and legal studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024).

Choosing a postgraduate law degree from the University of Bristol – ranked third in the UK for legal research excellence (THE analysis of REF 2021) – means engaging in a rigorous, research-rich curriculum that will make you stand out to employers. You will be challenged and inspired by our world-leading academics who are part of the Law School’s Centre for International Law.

Information for international students

See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.

Fees and funding

Information about funding and scholarships can be found on the University of Bristol Law School funding webpages. This includes information about the Law School's Think Big about Law and Justice Scholarships, open to international postgraduate students.

Further information on funding for prospective UK and international postgraduate students.