入学要求 Requirement：
学术要求：
Applicants should normally possess a first degree (First or Second class or equivalent) awarded by a UK university or recognised overseas institution.
英语要求：
Non-native speakers of English will normally be required to have IELTS 6.5 or above (or equivalent).
Please note that the University of Surrey offers English language programmes and is also an IELTS Test Centre.
学费 Tuition Fee ： 2011/2012 10000pounds
课程特征 Course Features:
The post-Cold War world has been rocked by events such as the ‘War on Terror’, the recent conflict in Iraq and the humanitarian crises in regions like Darfur. Globalisation and international trade also play their part. Laws between states are as important today as are laws within states.
This programme will enable you to gain a deeper and more profound understanding of this exciting and still developing area, through looking more closely at some of the areas of current controversy.
Given the fluid nature of international law, students seeking to specialise in this area will benefit from many opportunities to engage in and debate the key controversies of this subject in groups and seminar discussions. During the programme you will have the chance to understand, examine and apply fundamental concepts of international law from both theoretical and political perspectives.
You will also learn more about the international system itself and global dispute resolution.
You will take four optional modules, at least two of which must be chosen from the International Law module list below. You may choose to study up to two modules from other subject areas within the Law postgraduate portfolio (see the list under the LLM Law information). Some modules may not be offered if numbers are too low. In addition, students taking the LLM programme will complete a dissertation in a topic related to international law. You will discuss the nature and scope of your topic with your tutors during your time at the University
课程内容 Course Content ：
Optional Modules
- International Criminal Law
This module will give you a thorough understanding of the way in which the International Criminal Court and other international criminal tribunals deal with criminal acts such as genocide and crimes against humanity. It will also examine alternatives to criminal trials.
- International Environmental Law
This module introduces legal aspects of issues around climate change and scarce water resources, some of the growing environmental challenges the world now faces. A new field of law has emerged in order to tackle these issues. You will consider the ongoing debate – environment versus development and trade.
- International Human Rights
This module develops your critical and theoretical understanding of human rights protection at an international level, by looking at both the United Nations and at regional systems. It will probe differing attitudes and opinions over which rights should be protected and how this should be achieved.
- International Trade Law
This module provides a critical understanding of the legal and business framework of international trade. You will examine both European and international laws on topics such as international sales, financing, insurance and carriage.
- Law, International Trade and Development
This module explores the international framework of policies and legal measures adopted by states and international institutions. These bridge the gap between developed and developing countries. Special attention will be given to the work of the World Trade Organization and other regional trade agreements.
- Law of Armed Conflict
This module adopts a critical examination of the laws regulating when and how states are permitted to use force, whether in their own right or under the authority of the United Nations. You will consider the extent to which international force is justified and the consequences of its use.
- The Law of International Organisations
This module focuses on the legal nature of the United Nations and its component parts. It will also examine other international institutions and the concept of international legal personality. You will also address how these international bodies participate in the development of rules of international law.
- Terrorism in EU and International Law
This module is intended to equip you with a thorough appreciation of the complexities of the legal responses to terrorism both at European and international level. It explores the European approach to counter-terrorism and examines the role of the EU as a security actor. It will analyse different international legal tools of counter-terrorism and discuss the role that international humanitarian and human rights law plays in the fight against terrorism.
教学与评估 Teaching and Assessment：
For our LLM modules you are required to actively engage in seminar discussion. Our modules are usually taught by way of weekly three-hour seminars in groups of up to 20 students. Staff usually provide a broad introduction to each subject area, placing the topic in its legal context, and then discussion is opened up so that you are able to demonstrate their extensive preparatory reading. Given that these are postgraduate programmes, the extent of reading is much more detailed than it is for undergraduate study where there is far more focus on independent student learning.
A range of teaching methods will be used in these seminars and at Surrey we are particularly keen on developing student presentation skills. As a result they tend to form a central part of the assessment process, and to prepare you for this staff will often require students to present on a particular topic as a way of developing your skills. You will be asked to read set materials critically and to research current issues with confidence.
其它信息 Other Information：
Library Resources
The Library has a substantial collection of materials, textbooks, monographs, journals and anthologies relevant to the study of law at postgraduate level. There is a wide range of online materials which are constantly being added to as a way of maximising student access to learning materials. An effective Library induction will be provided to you when you arrive.
Computing
In addition to general student resources, the School of Law provides you with access to a bank of standard desktop computers with flat monitors within one of the Law student common rooms.
These PCs have access to a standard office suite, for word-processing and spreadsheet work. All these computers are enabled for Internet and email and are available during normal office hours throughout semester time. The computers available to you provide the latest Microsoft Office packages. The IT resource room is Internet- and email-enabled to allow access to the ULearn system (an online learning environment aimed at providing wider access to teaching material and enhancing your teaching and learning experience) and online library resources.
The neighbouring School of Management building has wide wireless network, which is available for student use 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Research in the School of Law
Legal research has been conducted at the University of Surrey for nearly 40 years. Interests cover a range of subject areas and focus particularly on research groupings in European Law, International Commercial Law and International Law. This established research culture enables the School to provide a stimulating and supportive environment for both postgraduate research or taught programmes. Prominent speakers and visitors contribute to the School’s teaching and research activity.