Programme structure

Autumn, 3rd.?semesterPILTHESIS – Master Thesis
Spring, 2nd.?semesterCore courseCore courseCore course/ Additional Elective
Autumn, 1st.?semesterJUS5540 – Public International Law?(Mandatory course)Core courseCore course/ Additional Elective
?10?ECTS credits10?ECTS credits10?ECTS credits

This programme runs 1 ? years. Students may select three to five core courses/semi mandatory courses and up to two electives depending on how many course courses one chooses. Students will have to write a Masters thesis addressing Peace & Security issues.

You are supposed to complete 30 credits every semester, as shown in the table above.

The LL.M. degree in Public International Law with programme option in Security, Peace: Woman and International Law will be awarded to students who participate in the programme, pass the exams and obtain a passing grade on a thesis delivered on time.

Rules concerning postponed commencement, leave of absence, delay and progression of the student are are available here (in chapter 1).

Mandatory course:

Core courses/semi mandatory courses:

Additional Electives:

Third semester - master's thesis:

The thesis is the culmination of the student's master’s degree studies. The thesis represent the independent work of the student, and the topic is to be chosen in consultation with the academic staff. Students who select to specialise must write a thesis on a topic within the selected area.
A supervisor will be made available for each student.

Published Apr. 7, 2021 10:11 AM - Last modified Jan. 21, 2026 4:29 PM