LLM Laws (Generic) Full time - Masters in Law

The purpose of this LLM Laws (Masters) course is to allow you to develop a deeper insight into the discipline of law and to further enhance your career opportunities. The course brings together a number of discreet but broadly interconnecting areas of law which are explored within a global context. The course will be studied using self directed learning together with a combination of interactive lectures, workshops, tutorials designed to encourage participation and the sharing of ideal and experience.

The tuition fees for this programme are:

Full-time students studying the postgraduate Laws LLM will be charged £6,500 for the one year programme.

The course is intended to extend the skills learned at undergraduate level and foster higher level analytical and research skills based on a multi-disciplined approach. Central to this is the dissertation which is compulsory which requires extensive research and innovative thinking.

You will study the following modules across the programme:

• Advanced Legal Skills & Methods
• Law of Obligations
• Frameworks of International and European Law
• International and Comparative Media Law
• Transnational Criminal Law
• International Family Law
• Dissertation

The above modules could be replaced with the following optional modules:

• Commercial and Consumer Law
• Corporate Law and Governance
• Research Methods
• Equality, Rights and Society
• Independent Study
• International Human Rights Law
• Law and Order

A minimum 2:2 Honours degree in any discipline, or a relevant professional qualification such as the Institute of Legal Executives and others that include some element of law.

For applicants who do not possess formal qualifications, relevant professional experience may be taken into account via the Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)/Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) mechanism (University regulations will apply).

The course welcomes international applicants and requires an English level of IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component or equivalent.

Please note that whilst this course does not require a DBS Check for entry, some professions will not consider candidates who have certain types of criminal convictions.    Therefore, if you have a criminal conviction and you are considering a particular career path we would recommend that you check with the relevant professional body or refer to their recruitment policy to make sure that your conviction will not disadvantage you.

Each module is formally assessed through, for example, practical assessments, essays, assignments or briefs, presentations, group presentations and portfolio building.  This formal assessment will count towards your module mark and feedback is usually given within 20 working days following the initial submission date.

You will be taught by an experienced teaching team whose expertise and knowledge are closely matched to the content of the modules on the course.

Academic Support

We have a dedicated Student Engagement Team who will be able to provide support in the following areas;

• Study Skills (including reading, note-taking and presentation skills)
• Written English
• Academic Writing (including referencing)
• Research Skills

The study of law brings with it a range of skills and knowledge that are invaluable to a wide range of professions including business management, international relations, human resources, legal profession (employment within the civil and criminal justices system) and academia.

Some students have successfully progressed onto further studies and undertaken PhD research.

• Specific careers include:
• Law lecturer/Teaching
• Police
• Management position
• Prison service
• Civil service
• Legal Practice/Solicitor (completion of SQE)
• Court Services