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Course Description

With this world-class flexible Law degree, you could achieve your LLM without a prior degree and choose to specialise in one of 33 areas or select from 68 courses for a general award.

Key features

  1. Learn from the experts

Academic direction for the degree is provided jointly by Queen Mary University of London and UCL, both of which are ranked in the top 10 Law departments in the UK (2022 QS World University Rankings).

  1. You can choose what you study

You can pursue this LLM degree without specific specialisation and select from 68 offered courses, or you can choose to specialise in one of 33 areas.

  1. Open to non-law graduates

You can achieve your LLM even without a prior degree, via our three possible entry points: the Postgraduate Certificate, the Postgraduate Diploma, and the LLM. Even if you choose not to undertake the full LLM, you can gain a respected postgraduate qualification in law.

  1. Study flexibly online

With up to five years to complete the programme, you can spread the cost of your degree and continue working full time. With no relocation costs, studying for a University of London degree by distance learning can represent a more affordable option than studying on campus.

  1. Worldwide relevance

Gain advanced knowledge of legal issues for careers in law, government, banking and financial services, national and international corporations, regional and international organisations, shipping, the media, human rights and more.

  1. Enhance your employability skills

Throughout this LLM you will be developing and strengthening the Global Employability Skills, highlighted by the University of London Careers Service, that will help you to progress your career. Each of the 33 different specialisms can be mapped against these key skills which you can showcase to employers.

Entry Requirements

For the LLM entry point, you normally need one of the following:

  • A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of London, or equivalent, with at least second-class honours; or
  • A Bachelor’s degree from the University of London, or equivalent, with at least second-class honours, where at least half the units are in law-related subjects; or
  • Membership of the Bar or Solicitors’ professional association in England or Wales, or equivalent.

If you do not meet the LLM entry requirements, successful completion of the PGDip will allow progression to the LLM.

For the PGDip entry point, you normally need the following:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from the University of London, or equivalent, with at least second-class honours.

If you do not meet the PGDip entry requirements, successful completion of the PGCert will allow progression to the PGDip.

For entry to the PGCert, you normally need one of the following:

  • A post-school qualification in any discipline which is at least 1-year full time in duration and considered comparable to at least FHEQ level 4; or
  • At least five years’ relevant work experience, such as accounting, banking, finance or insurance.

We accept relevant qualifications at higher FHEQ levels for each requirement respectively.

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Fees

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Student Destinations

The Postgraduate Laws programmes provide you with many of the key attributes required by law firms – advanced, specialist legal training and the ability to work in a multinational legal environment. Our graduates regularly advance to high-level positions in a variety of sectors, including banking, financial services, financial regulation, human rights agencies, NGOs and public service.

Many professional associations and Bar Councils also accept our qualifications towards professional development quotas. For example, in England and Wales, the Solicitors’ Regulation Authority accredits our programmes (including individual modules taken on a standalone basis) towards Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours.

Module Details

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