Master of Philosophy in Public and International Law

Master of Philosophy in Public and International Law is a Masters program taught at University of Lusaka, Zambia. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (12 Months) options.

The Master of Laws in Public International Law covers the legal framework governing relations between states, international organisations, and other actors in the international system.

Students explore sources, subjects, and institutions of international law and may specialise in areas like international humanitarian law, international criminal law, law of the sea, peace and security, and international dispute settlement. The course is designed for distance learning over 12 months, with two semesters.

It includes a three-week residential period at the start of each semester, virtual classes in the evenings, and in-person final exams. Students complete a master's dissertation in the second semester according to the School's guidelines.

This programme is aimed at those with a Bachelor of Laws and prepares for careers in foreign ministries, international courts and tribunals, UN agencies, regional organisations, NGOs, and transnational legal practice.

The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Philosophy in Public and International Law at University of Lusaka for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by University of Lusaka.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Lusaka as pre-requiste for admission in Master of Philosophy in Public and International Law.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from the University of Lusaka or any recognised university.

Please check detail of study units at https://web.unilus.ac.zm/programs/master-of-philosophy-in-public-and-international-law

• foreign ministries
• international courts and tribunals
• UN agencies
• regional organisations
• NGOs
• transnational legal practice

2 fully funded scholarships are listed for Zambia. See Zambia scholarships.