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Overview
Academic staff of the International Law course from University of Kent - Brussels School of International Studies 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.
The programme is delivered at our Brussels School of International Studies (BSIS) in conjunction with our law school.
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.
Recent examples of internships are with the Red Cross, Norwegian Refugee Council, Weber Shandwick, Coca cola, International Crisis Group, Human Rights Watch, Transatlantic Business Council (among many others).
Kent has an excellent record for postgraduate employment: of Kent graduate students who graduated in 2016, 98% of those who responded to a national survey were in work or further study within six months (DLHE).
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Legal Aspects of Contemporary International Problems
- The International Law on Foreign Investment
- International Trade Law
- Public International Law
- Law and Development
- Global Security Law
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
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More details
There is no fixed application deadline for home/EU students, though we strongly recommend you apply no later than three months before the start date.
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Credits
90 ECTS
90 ECTS or 120 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
International Law Legal Studies Master of Laws (LLM) View 5 other Masters in Legal Studies in BelgiumAcademic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Other requirements
General requirements
- Students should hold a bachelor degree for entry to this Master's degree.
- The standard of the degree will normally be at least an Upper Second Class Honours degree from countries such as the UK, Ghana, Nigeria or Kenya, or a minimum Grade Point Average of 3.0 under the American system from an accredited institution or equivalent.
- We do review candidates application on a case by case basis and extensive work experience may compensate for a slightly lower degree result.
Tuition Fee
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International
19300 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19300 EUR for the full programme during 12 months. -
EU/EEA
19300 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19300 EUR for the full programme during 12 months.
The annual tuition for the standard programme:
- 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:
- Full-time: €27,100 (UK/EU) / €27,100 (Overseas)
Living costs for Brussels
885 - 1305 EUR /month
Living costs
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.
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