Course summary
A Master of Laws (LLM) in Immigration Law, offered by The University of Law, is a postgraduate degree designed for law and non-law graduates to enhance your academic legal knowledge. This internationally recognised Master’s course will give you the skills to progress within immigration law and can open up pathways to careers within judicial review, immigration practice, charity or NGO, international organisations, policy work and more. The LLM Immigration Law is an innovative, flexible programme that will provide you with an in-depth knowledge of immigration law in practice. This course will explore issues such as British citizenship, naturalisation and registration as well as asylum claims, deportation and administrative removal. It will also focus on other topics such as illegal working, rent, and the human rights challenges in relation to immigration policy and the decisions. On completion of this LLM you will be equipped will the skills to critically evaluate these areas, and then offer practical suggestions with a solid reasoning for your solutions. When you study the LLM Immigration 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.
- Research and critically evaluate the key theories, concepts and principles of immigration law as applied in the UK.
- Learn about the context within which immigration law operates and interplays with other areas such as economics and politics.
- 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 2022 Graduate Labour Market Statistics found that postgraduates on average earn £6,500 more than their graduate counterparts.
- 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.
- 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.
- Prepare for the future of Legal Technology – study modules in legal technology and gain insight into this emerging area of law.
Modules
Full Time: Compulsory Modules:
- Immigration Law (30)
- Dissertation (award linked) (60) - includes research methods training
Assessment method
Dissertation: 15,000 word thesis Each taught module has its own assessment method. Typically, modules are either assessed by three hour unseen written examination or 4,500 word coursework assignment.
Entry requirements
Students should possess a UK bachelors degree in any subject at 2:2 or above or equivalent qualifications. The Compulsory Two Week Induction is required for all students, unless they can evidence the successful completion of either: - an LLB or equivalent; or - a minimum of 3 legal modules, worth at least 80 QCFcredits that must include; • English Legal System • Contract Law • Law of Tort
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
2025/26:
UK - £14,000 (London), £12,400 (Non London)
INT - £19,050 (London), £17,700 (Non London)
Online - £12,400
All fees above include a deposit amount of £250
Provider information
The University of Law
2 Bunhil Row
London
EC1Y 8HQ