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Master of Laws
LLM Company Law
A Master of Laws (LLM) in Company Law, offered by The University of Law, is a postgraduate degree designed for law and non-law graduate to enhance your academic legal knowledge. This course focuses specifically on developing an in-depth knowledge of Company Law in practice and can open up pathways to careers such as chartered governance professional or company secretary within large organisations, private companies and charitable organisations, governorships, and directorships.
Key Facts
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Course Details
LLM Company Law
This course provides a thorough grounding in the legal framework governing registered companies (including compliance and administration) whilst developing the knowledge and skills necessary for practice as a company secretary or governance professional. It will cover areas such as: the nature and formation of the company; the board of directors; membership of the company; capital and corporate transparency; corporate restructuring, rescue and liquidation; the role of the company secretary, board and other stakeholders; and meetings and shares.
Whether you have plans to join a global corporation or simply want to know more about how corporate law works in practice, this programme will provide you with the knowledge to help you achieve your ambitions.
When you study the LLM Company Law 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 2023 Graduate Labour Market Statistics found that postgraduates on average earn £5,000 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.
- 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.
The award-linked module for this programme (Company Law and Compliance) will cover areas such as formation and incorporation, legal personality, directors’ duties, minority shareholder protection mechanisms, shares and insolvency. The aim of this module is to put company law into context, enabling you to learn how to apply complex theoretical concepts to real world client situations.
Centre of Excellence for Corporate Governance
Take a look at our Centre of Excellence for Corporate Governance, for more information about how you can benefit from our specialist programmes, strategic partnerships, expert teaching and resources to help you succeed in the field of corporate governance.
Student route visa
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.
Upcoming Application Deadlines
The application deadlines for our September 2025 intake are as follows:
- International students requiring a Student Route Visa from outside the UK: Monday 28th July 2025
- International students requiring a Student Route Visa from inside the UK: Monday 8th September 2025
- Domestic and Online students: Monday 29th September 2025
Course Structure
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 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.
Compulsory modules include:
- Company Law and Compliance
- Research Methods Training (sessions throughout Terms 1 and 2 / 1-4)
You may then choose three* modules from our elective module guide running at your location of study.
View the elective module guide
*All optional modules are subject to availability and may change from time to time. Not all modules may be available in all terms. Only modules running at the location of study will be available to choose.
Term 3 (full-time) or 5 & 6 (part-time)
- Dissertation in Company Law
Looking for a course with more of a business focus?
Our MSc in Corporate Governance with Company Law enables professionals to specialise in the legal aspect of business and management, focusing on the ethical and legal dilemmas surrounding business decision making.
Find out moreCourse Start Dates
February 2026
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LLM Company Law (Master of Law)
- Full-time: London Moorgate and Manchester
- Part-time: London Moorgate and Manchester
September 2026
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LLM Company Law (Master of Law)
- Full-time: London Moorgate and Manchester
- Part-time: London Moorgate and Manchester
February 2027
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LLM Company Law (Master of Law)
- Full-time: London Moorgate and Manchester
- Part-time: London Moorgate and Manchester
Online
Study LLM Company Law Online starting February 2026, September 2026 or February 2027
New in 2025
A new financing option provided by third-party firm StepEx is now available for selected courses.
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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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Course Information
Application and booking deadlines vary by intake - take a look at our key application and enrolment deadline dates for more 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.
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, a specialist area of Company Law.
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.
2025/26 Course Fee (for courses starting on or after 1 July 2025)
Domestic students
London: £14,000
Outside of London: £12,400
Non-domestic students
London: £19,050 (or £16,550 including a £2,500 International Bursary*)
Outside of London: £17,700 (or £15,200 including a £2,500 International Bursary*)
2026/27 Course Fee (for courses starting on or after 1 July 2026)
Domestic students
London: £15,000
Outside of London: £12,750
Non-domestic students
London: £19,600 (or £17,100 including a £2,500 International Bursary*)
Outside of London: £18,250 (or £15,750 including a £2,500 International Bursary*)
By studying a Master's degree you could be eligible for a Postgraduate Loan. We also have a range of scholarships and bursaries available which make studying with us more affordable than ever.
If you’re a ULaw alumnus, you may be eligible to receive our £1000 Academic Master's Alumni Discount.
Enhanced Instalment Options: Please note, domestic students joining our September ’25 or February ’26 Master of Laws courses can now benefit from our enhanced instalment plans that allow you to pay your fees across 12 instalments if you are studying full time, or 22 instalments if you are studying part time.
For example, if you are studying our full-time course, that means each instalment post deposit could be reduced to £1,146 (London) or £1,013 (non-London) vs £1,375 or £1,215 if you were paying over 10 instalments.
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.
