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International Law is no longer accepting new applications.
Teaching
The course is exclusively by independent research. The proposed research topic is considered by the Degree Committee during the application process. While individual arrangements vary, the student should normally receive one-on-one supervision at least once a month.
| One to one supervision | While individual arrangements vary, the student may normally expect to receive one-on-one supervision at least once a month. The University of Cambridge publishes an annual Code of Practice which sets out the University’s expectations regarding supervision. |
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| Seminars & classes | There are no compulsory seminars or classes. However, students are encouraged to attend some or all of the classes provided by the Faculty's Research Training and Development Programme. |
| Lectures | Students are encouraged to attend lectures, especially at LLM level, within the general field of their research. |
| Journal clubs | The Cambridge Journal of International Law is an open-access, peer-reviewed academic journal founded and run by the postgraduate community at the Law Faculty. |
Feedback
Supervisors are required to submit termly reports which students can access online via their self-service accounts on CamSIS.
Assessment
Thesis / Dissertation
A thesis, not exceeding 30,000 words in length, including footnotes, but excluding appendices and bibliography, shall be referred to two examiners (normally one internal examiner and one external examiner) appointed by the Degree Committee, who may, at their discretion, examine the student orally on the thesis and the general field of knowledge within which it falls.
Each examiner shall submit an independent report to the Degree Committee on the student's thesis, and the examiners shall submit a joint report on the student's performance in the oral examination, if held. The Degree Committee, after considering the reports of the examiners, shall resolve whether or not the student is entitled to be awarded the Diploma.