United Kingdom
LLM Programs in the United Kingdom
The Dickson Poon School of Law at King's College London is one of the oldest law schools in England and one of the best law schools in the world.*
Designed to meet the ambitions and career development goals of a diverse range of highly qualified graduate students and practising professionals, our suite of on-campus and online LLMs are respected and desirable academic qualifications.
*Ranked 5th in the UK and 15th globally for Law & Legal Studies QS World University Rankings by Subject 202...
Full-Time: Master of Laws LLM, Competition Law LLM, European Law LLM, Intellectual Property & Information Law LLM, International Business Law LLM more…
Distance Learning: International Financial & Commercial Law LLM, International Corporate & Commercial Law LLM, International Tax Law Online LLM more…
Oxford has the largest law faculty in the United Kingdom and is a leading centre for research. It also offers a range of Postgraduate courses covering all aspects of the law and legal scholarship: our oldest programme, the Bachelor of Civil Law; the Magister Juris, a companion programme to the BCL for those from a civil law background; and three more specialist programmes, the MSc in Law and Finance, the MSc in Criminology, and the MSc in Taxation (the latter a part-time programme).
Full-Time: Magister Juris (MJur), MSc in Law and Finance, MSc in Criminology and Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Civil Law (BCL) more…
Part-Time: MSc in Intellectual Property, MSc in Taxation, MSc in International Human Rights Law more…
By Research: MPhil in Law, DPhil in Law, MPhil in Criminology, MPhil in Socio-Legal Research more…
Join a world top 25 University (QS 2024 World University Rankings) to advance your knowledge and career in law or criminology. Established in 1707, Edinburgh Law School is renowned for its international and interdisciplinary outlook and has been at the heart of legal education and research for more than 300 years.
Full-Time: LL.M. in Law, LL.M. in Commercial Law, LL.M. in Comparative and European Private Law, LL.M. in Corporate Law, LL.M. in Criminal Law and Crim... more…
Distance Learning: LL.M. in Law, LL.M. International Commercial Law and Practice, LL.M. in Information Technology Law, LL.M. in Innovation, Technology and the... more…
By Research: LL.M. by Research more…
Queen Mary University of London’s School of Law, internationally renowned by academics and practitioners as offering a first class LLM Programme with 20+ different specialisms. Staff have substantial practical legal work and world leading research experience. Along with the expertise of high profile Judges, practitioners, Business Leaders and distinguished Visiting Academic Fellows, Queen Mary can offer you an academically challenging and relevant LLM in a friendly and supportive environment.
Full-Time: LL.M. (Master of Laws), LL.M. in Art, Business and Law, LL.M. in Banking and Finance Law, LL.M. in Commercial and Corporate Law, LL.M. in Co... more…
Part-Time: Postgraduate Diploma in Law more…
Distance Learning: Postgraduate Diploma in Technology, Media and Telecommunications Law more…
Dual Degree: Sorbonne Law School - Queen Mary University of London Double LL.M., Dual LL.M. in Commercial Law (London & Singapore), Double Master's Progr... more…
Our world-class, flexible Postgraduate Laws programmes are designed for UK and international students, of diverse backgrounds and educational levels, with enthusiasm to learn and achieve a postgraduate law qualification. You can study flexibly at your own pace, over 1-5 years.
You can achieve your LLM without a prior degree, through a Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, or LLM. Wherever you start, you can pick up three specialist awards with or without specialisation.
We are a top 10 UK Law School* in a world leading University**. Our rich portfolio of postgraduate degrees is shaped and delivered by globally renowned academics who combine teaching and research excellence so you graduate with the skills and knowledge needed to pursue top-flight careers within law and beyond. (*Complete University Guide 2025 / ** Top 60 QS World University Rankings 2025)
Swansea's School of Law is at the forefront of legal education, and holds several specialist research centres, each with international reputations. Our School houses a thriving academic environment, supported by staff with extensive real-world experience.
We prepare our students for a range of careers, combining high quality legal education with the skills needed to succeed. We boost our students’ prospects with experiential learning opportunities and placements with a range of key partners.
Full-Time: LL.M. in International Maritime Law, LL.M. in International Commercial and Maritime Law, LL.M. in Oil, Gas and Renewable Energy Law, LL.M. i... more…
Law was a founding discipline of the University of Aberdeen and today we are ranked a Top 15 UK Law School (Times GUG 2025). As well as offering popular programmes in Commercial & Trade Law, Criminal Justice & Human Rights, International Law, and Energy & Natural Resources Law, we also offer specialist programmes that reflect other areas of our research expertise; Business Law & Sustainable Development, Corporate Finance & Law, Dispute Resolution and Intellectual Property & Information Law.
Full-Time: LL.M. General Law, LL.M. Corporate Finance and Law, LL.M. Criminal Justice, LL.M. Criminal Justice & Human Rights, Energy Transition Law wit... more…
Part-Time: Executive LLM in Energy Law, The North Sea Energy Law Programme (NSELP) more…
Distance Learning: LL.M. Dispute Resolution, LL.M. International Trade Law, LL.M. Oil and Gas Law with Dissertation, LL.M. International Trade Law with Profess... more…
As one of London's leading providers of legal education, we offer a range of full and part-time courses that benefit from our central London location and close links to law firms. We are undertake research focused on diversity in the legal profession, race, and social mobility, and are recognised for our research into legal practice, international law and human rights, and commercial and financial law. This research underpins, offering you the latest in academic and practical learning.
Full-Time: Corporate Finance Law LL.M., Entertainment Law LL.M., International and Commercial Dispute Resolution Law LL.M., International Commercial La... more…
The School of Law at SOAS University of London attracts students who want to make a difference. That's why SOAS alumni include lawyers, judges, politicians, businessmen/women and activists throughout the world.
The Law community at SOAS is built on distinguished expertise and a passion for how the law can positively affect the local, national and international stage.
At Essex we specialise in Business law and Human rights law. We’re proud to have provided excellence in research and education for over 50 years, we're 3rd in the UK for research power in law (THE research power measure, REF2021) and 9th for Law in the UK (THE World University Rankings by subject 2023). You'll be taught by academics who are policy advisors for the UN, the UK government and foreign governments. If you’re curious for answers and want to make a real difference, Essex is for you.
As a World Top 60 Law School, Birmingham Law School provides world-class teaching across a range of legal topics, and allows you to tailor your degree to your interests or career. The Birmingham LLM allows you to follow a general route, with complete flexibility in module selection, or to follow a specialist pathway in Commercial Law, Criminal Law, International Commercial Law, International Law and Globalisation, International Law: Crime, Justice and Human Rights; or International Trade Law.
Distance Learning: Online LLM Environmental and Energy Law more…
Full-Time: Master of Law (LL.M.), Master of Corporate Law (MCL) more…
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