Master of Laws (LLM)

This course is ideal if you are looking for a broad selection of law modules that allow you to create your own portfolio of topics to suit your own interests or needs. You can customise your course by choosing from a range of modules taught by our leading academics. You will be able to choose eight option modules. The choices will enable you to combine one or more modules on different areas of law, including commercial law and human rights law, to meet your specialist interests or niche career plans. Your LLM degree will equip you with advanced, specialised legal training, and broaden your career options. Our course will be of particular help if you are planning a career in non-specialist legal practice or in widely based legal policy oriented organisations whether commercial, non-governmental organisation or government based. We have more than 60 members of academic staff who are all active in research in their chosen fields, meaning you will be taught by academics who are working at the cutting edge of their subject. Other available streams are: A good second class degree or an equivalent degree in an appropriate discipline. Relevant professional experience post-graduation is given due credit in considering entry requirements. IELTS 6.5 or equivalent, with 6.0 in writing and nothing less than 5.5. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard. Find your country in this list to check equivalent qualifications, scholarships and additional requirements. If you are resident outside the UK and the Republic of Ireland, you will need to pay a deposit to secure your place. This will be subtracted from your total tuition fee. Find out more about tuition fees, scholarships and funding. You will need to pay a deposit to secure your place. This wi

IELTS 6.5 or equivalent

International students: LLM: £19,400

UK students: LLM: £11,200

UK/Home: LLM: £11,200

International: LLM: £19,400

September each year

Please note if you require a visa to study you will be required to submit your course application by 24 July 2026

• Leicester, Campus-based, United Kingdom