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The Master of Research (MRes) in Public International Law serves as a preparatory doctoral program, offering a research-focused examination of global economic governance while equipping students with essential doctoral research skills. This program is particularly suited for individuals aiming to pursue PhD studies in public international law, though it also benefits those looking to deepen their expertise in this field or prepare for advanced research opportunities.
Students complete two mandatory social science research modules, which explore epistemology, research methodology, qualitative approaches, quantitative techniques, and data analysis. Additionally, participants can choose from an extensive selection of elective courses originally designed for the LLM in Public International Law. Availability of specific modules may vary annually.
Students need to have a 2:1 or above at undergraduate level in Law. In addition to the other mandatory supporting application documents, applicants must submit the following documentation: two letters of reference, at least one of which must be an academic reference from a staff member who taught you on your most recent course of study (normally your undergraduate degree in Law or a Law-related subject) a research proposal of between 2,000 to 3,000-words. It should identify the question that you will attempt to answer through your research (simply identifying general topic areas or subjects is not sufficient). You should also set out your research methodology (empirical, qualitative, library based etc,) and provide a bibliography of the works that you consulted in formulating your research question. Students need to have an IELTS minimum score 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each of Writing, Listening, Reading and Speaking; TOEFL minimum score 92 overall with 21 in Writing, 19 in Reading, 18 in Listening and 21 in Speaking