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Public International Law

University of Oslo
Degree LLM
Duration 15 months
Deadline 2005-04-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Oslo, Norway
Language English

Program Overview

The Public International Law at University of Oslo is a LLM programme in Law over 15 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of law. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Public International Law programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Norway and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 15 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Location: Oslo, Norway

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Public International Law programme are prepared for diverse careers in law:

  1. Solicitor / Barrister
  2. Legal Counsel
  3. Policy Advisor
  4. Legal Researcher
  5. Compliance Officer
  6. International Arbitrator

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Public International Law
  2. Legal Writing and Oral Advocacy in International LawElective courses:Students should choose four elective course. Note that some courses are taught during spring term, others during autumn term. It is possible to take an elective course during the third term. If this is the case, students should start on the thesis writing in the beginning of the second semester.
  3. Recommended elective courses for the first or third term are listed below. These courses are taught every autumn term.
  4. Human Rights in History, Philosophy and Politics
  5. Human rights in international and national law
  6. Dealing with Diversity: Human Rights Approaches to Ethnic Conflict
  7. EU Competition Law
  8. Maritime Law - Contracts
  9. Human Rights and Counter-Terrorism: Striking a Balance?
  10. The Right to Peace
  11. International Environmental Law
  12. Intellectual Property Law in the Information Society
  13. International Humanitarian Law (The Law of Armed Conflict)
  14. International Trade Law

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Admission to master\'s degree studies requires:

  • Higher Education Entrance Qualification and a completed bachelor\'s degree comparable to a Norwegian bachelor\'s degree. Applicants with foreign education, please refer to the country list.

  • a specialization defined by the programme

  • a minimum grade average of C (in Norwegian scale) or equivalent from the specialization in your degree.

  • a language requirement documented by one of the tests/exams below:

    a) Passed examination in English foundation course (140 hours/5 periods per week) in Norwegian upper secondary school with a minimum grade of 4 (or an equivalent grade from a Nordic upper secondary school) or alternatively passed examination in English from second and/or third school year, or

    b) An internationally recognised English language proficiency test.

Required specialization

At least one and a half years (90 ECTS-credits) of your bachelor\'s studies must be in law.

You have to upload\xc2\xa0all required documents\xc2\xa0in UiO\'s online application portal.

In addition to the required documents above you are required to upload the following:

  • CV\xc2\xa0(Curriculum vitae)
  • Motivation letter\xc2\xa0(maximum one page stating why you are applying for this programme).

Optional documentation:

  • Documentation of professional experience.\xc2\xa0Letters documenting\xc2\xa0relevant work/trainee experience are important if you want the Admission Committee to consider this experience as part of the\xc2\xa0assessment basis for\xc2\xa0your application.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.

Application Deadline

2005-04-18

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University Profile
  • Application Deadline 2005-04-18
  • Start Date 2018-08-14
  • Language English
  • Duration 15 months