Program Overview
The International Criminal Law at National University of Ireland Galway is a LLM programme in Law over 12 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 International Criminal Law programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Ireland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 13,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,015 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Galway, Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Criminal Law programme are prepared for diverse careers in law:
- Solicitor / Barrister
- Legal Counsel
- Policy Advisor
- Legal Researcher
- Compliance Officer
- International Arbitrator
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'African and Inter-American Regional Systems of Protecting Human Rights\', \'Business and Human Rights\', "Children\'s Rights", \'Conflict and Post-Conflict\', \'Counter-Terrorism and Human Rights\', \'Economic, Social & Cultural Rights\', \'European Convention on Human Rights\', \'European Union and Human Rights\', \'Genocide\', \'How to Argue with an Economist\', \'International Criminal Law\', \'International Criminal Procedure\', \'International Humanitarian Law (Term I)\', \'International Humanitarian Law (Term II)\', \'International Refugee Law\', \'Introduction to Human Rights Law\', \'Minority Rights\', \'Peace Support Operations\', \'Public International Law\', \'Procedure before International Criminal Courts\', \'Right to Development\', \'Transitional Justice\', "Women\'s Rights"]
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Candidates must be approved by the Faculty of Law. They\xc2\xa0should preferably hold a law degree or an interdisciplinary\xc2\xa0degree which includes a substantial law component and in\xc2\xa0which they have attained a minimum Second Class Honours\xc2\xa0Grade 1 standard or its equivalent.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 13,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,015 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 13,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,015 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact National University of Ireland Galway directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About National University of Ireland, Galway
National University of Ireland, Galway
Galway, Ireland
National University of Ireland, Galway is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their...
University Profile- Start Date September 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
- Credits 90