Course summary
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 our expert lecturers, including subject matter specialists, 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 2022 Graduate Labour Market Statistics found that postgraduates on average earn £6,500 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.
- 95% of postgraduate students in employment were in highly skilled employment 15 months after graduating (2020/21 Graduate Outcomes data). Contains HESA Data: Copyright Jisc 2022.
- 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.
- 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.
Modules
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) elective modules* *All elective modules are subject to availability Term 3 or 5-6 Dissertation in one of your Elective Module subject areas.
Assessment method
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.
Entry requirements
Students should possess a UK undergraduate degree in any subject at 2:2 or above, or an equivalent qualification. A 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 English language requirements for applicants whose first language is not English An English language level equivalent to IELTS 6.5 or above, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £17000 | Whole course |
| England | £11900 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £11900 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £11900 | Whole course |
| Wales | £11900 | Whole course |
| International | £17000 | Whole 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
Up to £2,500 International Bursary available, terms and conditions apply see website for more info.
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.
ULaw also have a range of scholarships and bursaries available which make studying with us more affordable than ever.
Provider information
The University of Law
2 Bunhil Row
London
EC1Y 8HQ