The Master of Laws Business Law with Placement Year at the University of Hertfordshire is a full-time 2 Years Postgraduate program in the field of Law. Delivered at the University's Hatfield campus in Hertfordshire, UK, the course offers a balanced mix of academic study and practical experience.
Ideal for Bangladeshi students and other international applicants, this program provides high-quality education at a full-time competitive international tuition fee of £ 21,450 Starting each January, September, it is designed to equip students with essential skills for advanced study and professional growth.
The University of Hertfordshire offers modern facilities and a supportive environment, ensuring international students receive the guidance and resources needed for success. With a welcoming campus community and dedicated support services, Bangladeshi students can confidently plan their study abroad journey in the UK through this program.
Course Highlights
The LLM Business Law with Placement Year provides specialist knowledge, understanding and critical thinking skills, together with professional work experience in the area of business law.
This programme offers two compulsory modules: Corporate Governance, which is your Pathway Specific Module plus a compulsory elective where you may choose between Company Law, Employment Law or Legal Risk and Compliance). Together, these modules will give you the foundation you need to specialise in Business Law. You can then build on this foundation with two additional modules from the range of optional modules on offer, to fit your own goals and preferences.
Course Modules
- Banking Law
- Optional - 30 Credits
- International Financial Law
- Optional - 30 Credits
- Data Protection Law
- Optional - 30 Credits
- Medical Law and Ethics
- Optional - 30 Credits
- Employment Law
- Optional - 30 Credits
- Legal Risk and Compliance
- Optional - 30 Credits
- Copyright and Artificial Intelligence Law
- Optional - 30 Credits
- Public International Law
- Optional - 30 Credits
- Private International Law
- Optional - 30 Credits
- International Human Rights Law
- Optional - 30 Credits
- Intellectual Property Law
- Optional - 30 Credits
- International Commercial Law
- Optional - 30 Credits
- Introduction to Work Placement
- Compulsory - 0 Credits
- Corporate Governance
- Optional - 30 Credits
- Crimes of the Powerful
- Optional - 30 Credits
- Global Policing and Law Enforcement
- Optional - 30 Credits
- Company Law
- Optional - 30 Credits
- Research Methods and Skills
- Compulsory - 0 Credits
- Work Placement
- Compulsory - 60 Credits
- LLM Dissertation
- Compulsory - 60 Credits
Learning Structure
The LLM Business Law with Placement Year employs a variety of teaching and assessment methods, providing you with valuable hands-on experience and opportunities to implement your learning. Teaching sessions by experts in their field are followed up with group work and activities designed to expand and deepen your learning and enable practical application. This includes role-play, discussions and debates which help you to hone your presentation skills and your proficiency in the areas of negotiation and persuasion.
Independent study is essential to consolidate your class teaching and to deepen your learning. The assignments will offer further opportunities to demonstrate your knowledge, formulate arguments and offer solutions to complex business challenges.
Each module is assessed by coursework (there are no examinations).
Entry Requirements
- A 4-year Honours degree (or equivalent) in Law, or Business, Political Science or International Relations discipline with CGPA 2.50 or 50% of marks (or above) from recognised institution.
English Language Requirements
Listening
5.5
Reading
5.5
Writing
5.5
Speaking
5.5
Documentary Evidence List
- Academic Transcripts
- Degree Certificate
- English Test (IELTS/ TOEFL/ PTE/ Duolingo - UKVI accepted)
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- 2 Recommendation Letters (LORs)
- Updated CV/ Resume
- Research Proposal (for Research/ PhD)
- Work Experience Certificates (if study gap)
- Passport Copy
Study Gaps
For applicants with an academic or professional gap of up to 5 years, admission is generally considered acceptable. If the gap exceeds this period, applications may still be successful but will typically be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
To strengthen your profile, it is important to:
- Provide a clear explanation of how you spent the gap period (e.g., employment, further learning, personal responsibilities).
- Emphasize the skills and experiences you developed during this time that are relevant to the program.
- Demonstrate that your academic qualifications continue to meet the course entry requirements.
Disclaimer: The information provided on this page is sourced from the official university website. Please note that universities may update their course details, fees, entry requirements and any other related information at any time without prior notice. We recommend verifying the latest updates directly with the university.
Last reviewed on 08 September 2025.