MASTER OF LAWS (LL.M.) IN INTERNATIONAL LAW & MASTER OF ARTS (M.A.) IN INTERNATIONAL LAW
INTERNATIONAL LAW (LL.M. & M.A.)
Despite the numerous challenges to its effectiveness, International Law remains the most potent weapon to prevent armed conflicts between countries and help them realise their mutual prosperity. The interconnectedness of modern States and the pursuit of world peace and prosperity have resulted in the increasing need for governments and organisations to respond to complex international legal frameworks to manage inter-state relationships between countries. The UGSoL’s International Law postgraduate programme provides students with an advanced understanding of International Law and how its interaction with international relations impacts upon international politics.
The overall objectives of the MA/LL.M International Law programme are to:
1. Improve students’ capacity to engage with debates and vexed questions in current global affairs that border on the normativity and legitimacy of international law.
2. Critique the universality and relevance of received learning on foundations of International Law.
3. Help students improve their skills and knowledge which can be applied in further study and legal practice in public service or industry.
4. Provide students with further opportunity to undertake research at an advanced level.
COURSE DURATION
One (1) Academic Year
Venue: University of Ghana – Accra City Campus, Adabraka.
Format: Hybrid (in-person and online lectures)
Time:
- Mondays – Thursdays: 5:00pm – 8:00pm
- Fridays 3:00pm – 8:00pm
Fees:
- GHS 22,355.00 (Ghanaians)
- USD 9,178.00 (Non-Ghanaians)
- GHS 2,445.00 (Admission Processing Fees)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
- First degree from a recognized University.
- Shortlisting / Interview
- M.A. – proven interest, exposure or experience in International Law.
- LL.M. – Bachelor of laws degree or its equivalent.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE:
This two semester programme comprises, lectures, seminars and dissertations. Continuous assessment shall be the main mode of examination.
Students are therefore expected to actively participate in topical seminars and make contributions on international law, organisations, and areas of law on the international plane. Research works leading to dissertations and papers are expected to be selected according to student interests. Industry practitioners shall facilitate seminars to increase student exposure to the job market and industry needs.
PROGRAMME CONTENT
The M.A. programme has the following courses:
• Research Methods
• Foundations of International Law
• International Institutions, Tribunals and Courts
• Critical Perspectives of International Law
• International Human Rights Law
• International Criminal Law
• International Law and Self Determination
• International Trade Law
• International Intellectual Property Law
• International Humanitarian Law
• International Investment Law
• International Labour Law
• M.A. Seminar
• M.A. Dissertation
The LL.M. programme has the following courses:
• Research Methods
• New Frontiers in International Law
• International Institutions, Tribunals and Courts
• Critical Perspectives of International Law
• International Human Rights Law
• International Criminal Law
• International Law and Self Determination
• International Trade Law
• International Intellectual Property Law
• International Humanitarian Law
• International Investment Law
• International Labour Law
• LL.M. Seminar
• LL.M. Paper
Contact Details:
Website: https://law.ug.edu.gh
Email: lawschool@ug.edu.gh
Phone Numbers: +233 (0) 30 396 3750 / +233 (0) 30 395 8555