LLM Master of Laws (General)

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 from the list of elective modules* which includes modules such as:

• Company Law in Practice
• International Trade Law
• International Human Rights Law
• International Criminal Law
• Medical Law and Ethics
• Advocacy and Bar Skills**
• Civil and Criminal Litigation**
• Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution**

View the elective module guide

^{*All elective modules are subject to availability}

^{**If you achieve 55% or above in these three modules and successfully complete your Master's programme, you will be exempt from the University’s BPC Selection Event.}

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 choose four modules from the list of elective modules* which includes modules such as:

• Company Law in Practice
• International Trade Law
• International Human Rights Law
• International Criminal Law
• Medical Law and Ethics
• Advocacy and Bar Skills**
• Civil and Criminal Litigation**
• Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution**

View the elective module guide

^{*All elective modules are subject to availability}

^{**If you achieve 55% or above in these three modules and successfully complete your Master's programme, you will be exempt from the University’s BPC Selection Event.}

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) from the list of elective modules* which includes modules such as:

• Company Law in Practice
• International Trade Law
• International Human Rights Law
• International Criminal Law
• Medical Law and Ethics
• Advocacy and Bar Skills**
• Civil and Criminal Litigation**
• Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution**

View the elective module guide

^{*All elective modules are subject to availability}

^{**If you achieve 55% or above in these three modules and successfully complete your Master's programme, you will be exempt from the University’s BPC Selection Event.}

Term 3 or 5-6

Dissertation in one of your Elective Module subject areas.