COURSE CURRICULUM

The LLM Master of Laws program at Oxford Brookes University provides advanced legal education through specialised pathways including International Law, Human Rights Law, International Commercial Law and Trade, and Global Business and Human Rights. The course combines theoretical understanding with practical legal analysis, enabling students to explore contemporary global issues such as human rights, international trade, environmental justice, corporate governance, sustainable development, and foreign investment. Core modules develop expertise in international legal systems, human rights theory, advanced legal research, business transactions, world trade law, and international corporate governance. Students critically examine the role of institutions such as the United Nations, European Union, World Trade Organization, and International Court of Justice in shaping global legal frameworks and policymaking. The program also offers optional modules that allow students to specialise further in areas such as international environmental law, terrorism, investment law, and independent legal research. Throughout the course, students strengthen essential skills in legal writing, research methodology, case analysis, and policy evaluation through seminars, case studies, group discussions, and supervised projects. A major part of the program is the dissertation, where students conduct sustained independent research on a topic related to their academic or professional interests. The course prepares graduates for careers in international law firms, NGOs, corporate organisations, government agencies, and international institutions by developing strong analytical, practical, and professional legal expertise.