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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 pathways to careers such as a Paralegal, Legal Secretary, Legal Executive, Barrister Clerk, Teacher and more.
International Students: we are no longer accepting applications from people who need a Student Route visa for full-time courses that start before July 2023.
Key Facts
Locations
Birmingham, Bristol, Hong Kong, Leeds, London Bloomsbury, London Moorgate, Manchester, Nottingham, Online (Hong Kong), Reading and OnlineSTUDY ONLINE
If you’re looking for a more flexible approach to your studies, why not consider our online study option?
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 subject matter experts, 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 2020 Graduate Labour Market Statistics found that postgraduates earn on average £7,000 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.
- 94% of postgraduate students in employment were in highly skilled occupation 15 months after graduating (2019/20 Graduate Outcomes data).
- 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.
Programme Demands
This document outline the programme demands so you can assess your ability for the course.
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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.
Postgraduate Certificate Law (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.
Compulsory module:
- Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain in Law
You may then choose one from the list of elective modules* which includes modules such as:
- Cyberlaws (The Law of Data and Digital Assets)
- Technoethics in Law
- The Internet of Things
View the elective module guide
*All elective modules are subject to availability
Postgraduate Diploma Law (General)
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 from the list of elective modules* which includes modules such as:
- Cyberlaws (The Law of Data and Digital Assets)
- Technoethics
- The Internet of Things
View the elective module guide
*All elective modules are subject to availability
LLM Master of Laws (General)
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.
Course Start Dates
October 2023
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LLM Master of Laws (General)
- Full-time: Birmingham, Bristol, Hong Kong, Leeds, London Bloomsbury, London Moorgate, Manchester, Nottingham, Online (Hong Kong) and Reading
- Part-time: Birmingham, Bristol, Hong Kong, Leeds, London Bloomsbury, London Moorgate, Manchester, Nottingham and Online (Hong Kong)
February 2024
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LLM Master of Laws (General)
- Part-time: Birmingham
Online
Study LLM Master of Laws (General) Online starting October 2023
Study Online
You can also study this LLM Master of Laws (General) course online, allowing you to study full-time or part-time, as well as being able to study any modules that aren’t available at your chosen campus online.
The online version of the LLM degree course covers the same content as the on campus version, while still offering you the same high level of professional tutor support. The only difference is that you can study when, where and how you want, over a variety of different course lengths.
open daysUpcoming Dates
Jun 6th
Real World Lecture: Does the Law support the LGBTQ+ Community?
Postgraduate and Undergraduate
16:00 - 17:00
Online
Jun 6th
Route Into Legal Practice Seminar (Hong Kong Campus)
Postgraduate and Undergraduate
19:00 - 20:00
Hong Kong
Jun 7th
Postgraduate Law Open Day (Virtual Event)
Postgraduate
17:00 - 19:00
Online
next event
4d 13h 19m
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.
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.
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
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 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.
2022/23 Course Fees
PGCert Law (General)
Domestic students
London: £3,500
Outside of London: £3,175
Non-domestic students
London: £4,675
Outside of London: £4,000
PGDip Law (General)
Domestic students
London: £7,000
Outside of London: £6,350
Non-domestic students
London: £9,350
Outside of London: £8,000
LLM Master of Law (General)
Domestic students
London: £10,500
Outside of London: £9,500
Non-domestic students
London: £14,000
Outside of London: £12,000
Hong Kong students:
HKD $120,000
2023/24 Course Fees (For courses starting on or afte 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
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.
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.
