Study Master of Laws LLM with Placement Year

Course Highlights

Perhaps you're keen to study Law but haven't yet managed to find the course that feels just right for you. This LLM in Law is what you've been looking for to elevate your career and focus on your specialism. The course is flexible with much focus on fitting with your own needs, interests and professional aspirations.

The LLM in Law pathway you'll study four modules of your choice from a wide range of module options. You have a one-year course option and a placement year pathway available. The course is flexible and will enable you to combine your interests and specialisms, to tailor your course according to your dreams and professional ambitions.

Course Modules

Learning Structure

You'll study two modules during Semester A and two modules in Semester B. Each module will be taught through a two-hour Seminar each week together with a rich blend of online activities.

You'll also join a Research Methods and Skills seminar every fortnight in your first semester of study to help you develop your academic writing and research skills that you will need for your module coursework and Dissertation. In Semester B and C you will study for your Dissertation with the help of an expert supervisor.

Students with interest in mooting and advocacy can gain 'real life' experience of litigation in action in our replica Crown Court.

Digitally enhanced blended learning experience making full use of technology and using authentic activities and assessments to ensure you develop skills and understanding required in your future career.

Modules are taught by law specialists and involve group work, discussions, debates and practical sessions to consolidate your learning and develop vital skills of persuasion and negotiation, leadership, teamwork and presentation. Independent study will deepen your knowledge throughout the course.

Assessment is carried out via a combination of coursework, written assessments and practical tasks, depending on the modules chosen. There are no exams.

Assignments will offer further opportunities to demonstrate your knowledge, formulate arguments and offer solutions to complex challenges.

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

IELTS Academic

Overall 6.0

With minimum 5.5 in each components

TOEFL iBT

Overall 65

Minimum in Listening: 17, Reading: 17, Speaking: 18, Writing: 17

PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic

Overall 51

With minimum 51 in each components

LanguageCert Academic

Overall 65

With minimum 60 in each bands

OIETC (Oxford International English Test Centre)

Overall B2

With minimum B1 in each bands

Duolingo

Overall 90

With minimum 82 in each bands

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.