Overview
The International Law programme from University of Kent is delivered at our Brussels School of International Studies (BSIS) in conjunction with our law school.
Our academic staff are at the forefront of teaching, research and practice in international law, and our LLM modules encompass subfields that range from European Union law, public international law, and the law of the sea, to the law of armed conflict and tade and investment law.
Careers
For many students, coming to Brussels is a great opportunity to seek out internship and job opportunities. There is a wealth of opportunities in the city to gain valuable work experience in the institutions, organisations and companies in Brussels which could potentially lead to a career post graduation.
At the Brussels School of International Studies, students have access to the services of Key2advance, a dedicated careers service that provides students with assistance in developing skills and accessing the international job market. The weekly career workshops cover all aspects of the job market starting with rewriting your CV and cover letters to learning networking skills. This leads to a networking event during the Autumn Term that allows students to meet and network with employers and alumni.
The University of Kent has its own excellent network in the city which has developed over the last 20 years. These networks enable students to take up internships with some key players in the Brussels job market such as NGOs, charities, public relation firms, think tanks, lobbying companies and the international institutions. Students will find there are many opportunities for an internship during their time at BSIS and In addition, our students and alumni comprise a tightly-knit network through which internship opportunities pass frequently.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Legal Aspects of Contemporary International Problems
- International Law on Foreign Investment
- International Trade Law
- Public International Law
- Law and Development
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Credits
90-120
Delivered
Disciplines
International Law Civil & Private Law Legal Studies View 7 other Masters in Legal Studies in BelgiumAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- We require a first class or upper second class honours degree in law or a relevant subject, or an equivalent international degree and we also welcome applications based on a lower second class honours degree which we will consider on a case-by-case basis alongside your relevant professional experience and other qualifications.
Tuition Fee
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International
19300 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19300 EUR for the full programme during 12 months. -
National
19300 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19300 EUR for the full programme during 12 months.
- Annual tuition fees for the standard programme (90 ECTS) are:
Full-time: €19,300 (UK/EU) / €19,300 (Overseas) Part-time: €9,650 (UK/EU) / €9,650 (Overseas)
The total tuition fees for the extended programme (120 ECTS) are:
Full-time: €27,100 (UK/EU) / €27,100 (Overseas)
Living costs for Brussels
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.