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LLM Master of Laws (General)

A Master of Laws (LLM) is a postgraduate degree designed for law and non-law graduates to to enhance your academic legal knowledge. With the Master of Laws (General) you can enjoy maximum flexibility in your choice of modules and dissertation topic. The course has been purposely designed to be an innovative, adaptable programme that allows you to customise your studies to suit your preferred areas of interest and can open up a range of career pathways.

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Key Facts

Entry requirements

Minimum second-class honours degree

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Entry requirements

Next start date

September 2024

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STUDY ONLINE

 

If you’re looking for a more flexible approach to your studies, why not consider our online study option?

 

An innovative programme with maximum flexibility in the choice of modules and a dissertation topic of legal rules as they are applied in the real world.

95% of postgraduate students in employment were in highly skilled employment 15 months after graduating (2020/21 Graduate Outcomes data). Contains HESA Data: Copyright Jisc 2022.

Taught by a combination of former and current practitioners, as well as research and teaching academics who are focused on legal practice, not just theory.

Course Details

LLM Master of Laws (General)

The Master of Laws (General) LLM programme is designed for those who desire flexibility in the choice of modules and dissertation topic while studying. The programme design means that you can choose modules based on the criteria most important to you. Whether you have a particular career goal in mind, or are studying for pure enjoyment, the Master of Laws (General) programme allows you maximum control over your degree. You can also choose to study our Postgraduate Certificate Law (General) or our Postgraduate Diploma Law (General).

When you study the LLM Master of Laws (General) with us you will:

  • Be taught by our expert lecturers, including subject matter specialists, former and current practitioners, and research and teaching focused academics. 
  • Benefit from strategic partnerships with firms, regulators and accreditation bodies, which inform our programme development.
  • Improve your employability by gaining important transferable skills and mapping your career with our careers team.
  • Strengthen your network – connect with other students, faculty and industry professionals on an international scale, and seek out opportunities for future placements and job opportunities
  • Increase your earning potential – the 2022 Graduate Labour Market Statistics found that postgraduates on average earn £6,500 more than their graduate counterparts.
  • Get ahead of the competition – gain in-depth knowledge of your topic of interest and become a subject expert, which will provide you with a competitive edge in the job market.
  • 95% of postgraduate students in employment were in highly skilled employment 15 months after graduating (2020/21 Graduate Outcomes data). Contains HESA Data: Copyright Jisc 2022.
  • Enjoy flexibility - We understand that everyone’s circumstances are different. That’s why we offer a wide range of study modes (full-time, part-time, on campus, online) across our courses to provide you with the greatest choice and flexibility you need to succeed in your studies. 
  • Prepare for the future of Legal Technology – study modules in legal technology and gain insight into this emerging area of law.
  • Enjoy maximum flexibility - the course has been purposely designed to be an innovative, adaptable programme that allows you to  customise your  studies to suit your preferred areas of interest.

Our flexibly structured course is delivered by qualified lawyers and research and teaching focused academics, bringing their expertise and experience into the classroom to provide you with the real-world insight that can help prepare you for the practical application of the law.

Please note that, due to Home Office regulations, students who require a Student Route visa to study with us are not permitted to study online and can only choose face-to-face taught modules.

Course Structure

  • The Postgraduate Certificate Law (General), (PGCert), can be studied part-time over 35 weeks or full-time over 18 weeks.
  • The Postgraduate Diploma Law (General), (PGDip), can be studied part-time over 74 weeks or full-time over 35 weeks.
  • The LLM Master of Laws (General) can be studied part-time over 24 months or full-time over 12 months.

Term 1 (full-time) or 1-2 (part-time)

In addition to a general induction to the programme, there is a two-week induction covering the Key Principles of the English Legal System. This is compulsory for non-law students, but also open to law students wanting a refresher in the fundamentals of the law of England and Wales. This would be useful for any student who has taken a considerable break from legal education.

You may then choose two elective modules*

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*All elective modules are subject to availability

 

Please note: This course is not our Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL) conversion course, which provides a pathway into practice for non-law graduates who want to progress onto further study to qualify as a solicitor or barrister in England and Wales.

Terms 1-2 (full-time) or 1-4 (part-time)

In addition to a general induction to the programme, there is a two-week induction covering the Key Principles of the English Legal System. This is compulsory for non-law students, but also open to law students wanting a refresher in the fundamentals of the law of England and Wales. This would be useful for any student who has taken a considerable break from legal education.

You may then choose four elective modules*

View the elective module guide

*All elective modules are subject to availability

 

Terms 1-3 (full-time) or 1-6 (part-time)

Terms 1-2 or 1-4:

In addition to a general induction to the programme, there is a two-week induction covering the Key Principles of the English Legal System. This is compulsory for non-law students, but also open to law students wanting a refresher in the fundamentals of the law of England and Wales. This would be useful for any student who has taken a considerable break from legal education.

You will complete:

  • Research Methods Training to help you prepare for your dissertation

You may then choose four (two per term) elective modules*

View the elective module guide

*All elective modules are subject to availability

Term 3 or 5-6

Dissertation in one of your Elective Module subject areas.

Course Start Dates

  • LLM Master of Laws (General)
    • Full-time: Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, London Bloomsbury, London Moorgate, Manchester and Nottingham
    • Part-time: Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, London Bloomsbury, London Moorgate, Manchester and Nottingham
  • LLM Master of Laws (General)
    • Full-time: Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, London Bloomsbury, London Moorgate, Manchester and Nottingham
    • Part-time: Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, London Bloomsbury, London Moorgate, Manchester and Nottingham

Online

Study LLM Master of Laws (General) Online starting September 2024 or February 2025

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Course requirements

The course demands show you the requirements, prior knowledge and commitments our course will involve.

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If you’re looking for the perfect combination of a flexible study programme to fit around your other commitments together with the benefit of our expertise, experience and employability focus, why not consider our online study option?

LLM Master of Laws (General) Online ➔

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Course Information

 

With so many options for studying this course, you can be sure to find a start date and study option to suit your needs.

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Modules are assessed by a three hour unseen written examination or 4,500 word coursework assignment.

All assessments are conducted online.

The dissertation module will be assessed by submission of a thesis (15,000 words), and provides an opportunity for sustained, in-depth and intensive investigation into, and reflection upon, your chosen specialist area.

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The course has an innovatively flexible structure, with specific assessments that are conducive to effective learning.

The approach to learning and teaching on the Master of Laws programmes is predominantly learner-centred. Each taught module is divided into a number of Units which are presented using the Prepare, Engage, Consolidate approach.

Prepare: this represents all the work the student needs to complete before attending the relevant workshop. Traditional lecture content will be presented in short bite-sized segments of approximately 10 minutes to better engage the modern student. Guided independent research and reading will be expected as part of a student’s preparation.

Engage: this represents the interactive element of the Unit. This could be a face to face
workshop, a synchronous online workshop or an asynchronous online activity.

Consolidate: this represents the final part of the Unit and can be used by students to check their understanding of the Unit immediately after their Engage activity or as part of their revision for the module or both.

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Fees and Applying

 

You can apply for this course directly with the University.

This course cannot be chosen to study alongside our Legal Practice Course (LPC). For more information on the choice of Master's to study alongside our LPC, please visit the LPC page.

Please note: Our Master of Laws (LLM) programmes are not a direct route to qualification as a Barrister or Solicitor in the UK.

Please note: Our Hong Kong courses are not yet open for applications. If you are interested in finding out more about studying in Hong Kong, please register your interest today.

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2023/24 Course Fees (For courses starting on or after 1st July 2023)

PGCert Law (General)

Domestic students
London: £4,200
Outside of London: £3,800
Non-domestic students
London: £5,850
Outside of London: £5,050

PGDip Law (General)

Domestic students
London: £8,350
Outside of London: £7,600
Non-domestic students
London: £11,700
Outside of London: £10,050

LLM Master of Law (General)

Domestic students
London: £12,550
Outside of London: £11,350
Non-domestic students
London: £17,500
Outside of London: £15,100

Hong Kong students: 
HKD $120,000

2024/25 Course Fee (for courses starting on or after 1 July 2024)

PGCert Law (General)

Domestic students
London: £4,550
Outside of London: £4,000
Non-domestic students
London: £6,200
Outside of London: £5,700

PGDip Law (General)

Domestic students
London: £9,000
Outside of London: £8,000
Non-domestic students
London: £12,400
Outside of London: £11,400

LLM Master of Law (General)

Domestic students
London: £13,450
Outside of London: £11,900
Non-domestic students
London: £18,500
Outside of London: £17,000

Hong Kong students: 
HKD $133,400

 

By studying a Master's degree you could be eligible for a Postgraduate Loan.

If you’re a ULaw alumnus, you may be eligible to receive our £1000 Academic Master's Alumni Discount.

We also have a range of scholarships and bursaries available which make studying with us more affordable than ever. 

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We have students from over 120 different countries throughout our campuses, with a dedicated team to help international students.

If you are an international student and are coming to the UK to study, then you must apply to the Home Office for a visa. In most cases you will need to obtain a Student Route visa. In order to apply for this visa you must be sponsored by an education provider which is licensed by the UK Home Office.

The Home Office has also introduced a Graduate Work visa which allows Graduates to work flexibly, switch jobs and develop their career in the UK for 2 years post completion of a UK degree. The Graduate route is an unsponsored visa, meaning students will not need a job offer to apply for this visa.

Please note that the University does not currently provide visa sponsorship to students for part-time study. We also cannot sponsor students for online courses due to Home Office regulations.

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