Overview

You will study aspects of public international law alongside contemporary issues in areas such as international relations, human rights and international trade, while learning to contextualise these within real-world developments within this  International Law degree from University of Brighton .

Studying at Brighton gives you access to the city’s excellent legal community, and its proximity to London means you’ll have the opportunity to connect with institutions and organisations at the heart of international commercial developments. 

Careers

You will be in a good position to embark on a variety of careers in international law, including roles within intergovernmental organisations and government departments across the world.

Opportunities also span a wide range of industries such as commerce, banking, finance, insurance and transport.

You may also progress into the legal profession and the judiciary, applying your expertise in international law within traditional legal career pathways.

Roles you may choose to go onto after you graduate include: 

• solicitor

• human rights lawyer

• arbitration specialist

• government legal adviser

• NGO programme officer

• policy adviser/analyst

• humanitarian law specialist

• legal officer/adviser

• compliance officer

• maritime law specialist

• international trade specialist.