Program Overview
The International Criminal and Humanitarian 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 International Criminal and Humanitarian 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
- Duration: 15 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Criminal and Humanitarian 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
- [\'Public International Law\', \'International Humanitarian Law (The Law of Armed Conflict)\', \'International Criminal Law\', \'Legal Writing and Oral Advocacy in International Law\', \'Refugee and Asylum Law\', "Women\'s Law and Human Rights", \'International Investment Law\', \'International Constitutional Law and Democracy\', \'International Commercial Arbitration\', \'The Right to Peace (continued)\\xa0(autumn 2014)\', \'Human Rights and Counter-Terrorism: Striking a Balance?\\xa0(autumn 2013)\', \'Dealing with Diversity: Human Rights Approaches to Ethnic Conflict\', \'Human rights in international and national law\', \'Human Rights in History, Philosophy and Politics\']
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 the Norwegian grading 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, orb) An internationally recognised English language proficiency test.
At least one and a half years (90 ECTS-credits) of your bachelor\'s studies must be in law.
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
2015-04-18
About University of Oslo
University of Oslo
Oslo, Norway
University of Oslo is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-04-18
- Start Date 2018-08-14
- Language English
- Duration 15 months