Course summary
Explore one of the most dynamic and socially relevant areas of law, all while maintaining your career. Our LLM in Employment Law and Practice is now available via Distance Learning, offering professionals the flexibility to study around their schedule and strike a better work-life balance. You’ll gain a deep, critical understanding of the legal frameworks that shape HR policies and employment practices — with real-world insights into how law intersects with business strategy, employee rights, and workplace equality. Key features
- Study While You Work: Designed for professionals, our flexible delivery model lets you learn on your terms without pausing your career.
- Taught by industry experts: Learn from solicitors and practitioners with real-world experience in employment law and industrial relations.
- Focused block teaching: Dive deep into one subject at a time — perfect for Distance Learning.
- Course modules include:
- Principles of employment law
- Individual employment rights
- Collective labour rights and redundancy
- Equal opportunities and discrimination in the workplace
- End of course dissertation: Conduct in depth research aligned with your career goals and areas of interest.
- Career-boosting skills: Gain the legal knowledge and critical thinking skills to advance in law, HR, business, or academia.
- Supportive learning environment: Access dedicated resources, including a specialist law library and expert tutor support, wherever you are.
Assessment method
Teaching and assessment You will be taught via 4 hours online live sessions per module You will also have access to 4-8 hours of online material per module, which will assist you with your studies. This could include: recorded lectures, online quizzes on Learning Zone Videos/documentaries, Discussion Forums on Learning Zone and an online module handbook. Assessment is through assignments, essays, presentations and projects. You will undergo two assessments per module.
Entry requirements
Applicants will normally hold an undergraduate degree in a law-based subject with a minimum pass of 2:2, or equivalent overseas qualification, or an equivalent professional qualification.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £10700 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £10700 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £10700 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £10700 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £10700 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £10700 | Year 1 |
| EU | £18450 | Year 1 |
| International | £18450 | Year 1 |
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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
De Montfort University
The Gateway
Leicester
LE1 9BH