Curriculum

The LLM in International and European law is a 60 ECTS Advanced Master’s degree with classes organised in the evening. Its innovative curriculum is designed to be flexible, accommodating both one-year and two-year tracks to cater to the diverse needs of students, from recent law graduates to working professionals. The curriculum as described on this page is applicable as of the 2024-2025 academic year.

This LLM has three components:

  • Core areas of international and European law (12 ECTS): Deepen your understanding of EU History and Law and of Policy-Making and Interest Representation.
  • Emerging global challenges (30 ECTS): Engage with courses in EU External Relations Law, EU Migration and Human Rights Law, EU and Global Sustainability Law, The Law of the Transforming EU Economy, and EU Data Law, focusing on Data Protection, AI, and beyond.
  • Research block (18 ECTS): Culminate your studies with an MA thesis, demonstrating your expertise in a chosen topic under personalised guidance.
LLM curriculum table as of 2024-2025

Core areas

  • EU History and Law
  • Policy-Making and Interest Representation

Emerging global challenges

  • EU External Relations Law
  • EU Migration and Human Rights Law
  • EU and Global Sustainability Law
  • The Law of the Transforming EU Economy
  • EU Data Law: Data Protection, AI and Beyond

Master thesis

Develop your own research topic by means of a Master's thesis, worth 18 credits. Engage in an exciting intellectual journey on the topic of your choice.

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