In recent years, armed conflicts in Syria, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Yemen, amongst others, have reminded humans that the need to ensure respect for international law is as acute as ever.

The University of Essex LLM International Humanitarian Law has been designed to address situations such as these and provide students with the knowledge and skills to pursue or advance their career in fields related to legal regimes applicable to armed conflict and acute crisis situations. Emphasis is placed on understanding the practical application of the law. It is intended to ensure a balance between theory and practice, so that students are equipped to deal with real world situations.