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
Assessment is through assignments, essays, presentations and projects. You will undergo two assessments per module.
Entry requirements
Applicants are expected to have background knowledge of law or a discipline related to the LLM (usually an undergraduate degree or professional qualifications). Applicants will normally hold a degree with a minimum pass of 2:2, or equivalent overseas qualification, or an equivalent professional qualification. A degree in law is preferred but is not essential.
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
Provider information
De Montfort University
The Gateway
Leicester
LE1 9BH