University of Bristol - School of Law

We have a highly motivated and culturally diverse postgraduate community, who undertake a range of taught and research-based programmes under the guidance of the Law School’s leading academics. The LLM, an intense one-year course, enables you to study law at an advanced level and start to develop specialist knowledge.

The majority of our taught postgraduate students are enrolled on one of our specialist LLM programmes in areas such as Commercial Law,  European Legal Studies, Human Rights Law, International Law, Public Law and more. We have recently introduced LLM programmes in International Law and International Relations, and Health, Law and Society.

The University of Bristol is a top ten law school in England and Wales, and is in the top five for research in the UK (Times Higher Education analysis of REF 2014). Based in the iconic Wills Memorial Building at the heart of Bristol, our Law School has a proud reputation as one of the best in the country. Here you will be challenged, inspired and empowered by our academically rigorous curriculum. With access to the latest legal thinking, and intellectually distinguished scholars at the forefront of their research fields, you will leave with a qualification that is respected around the world.

The Faculty of Social Sciences and Law embodies a vibrant global community of world-class expertise in economics, education, finance, human geography, international studies, law, management, politics, social policy, social work and sociology, attracting talented staff and students from around the world and forging strong links with international organisations and research councils.

Our facilities

A recent refurbishment project has provided Law students with new tutor and seminar rooms, research suites, a state-of-the-art moot court, and a public-facing office for our fast-growing pro-bono clinic. The project, rated ‘Excellent’ for sustainability by BREEAM, follows the £3.1 million refurbishment of the Wills Memorial Library in 2013 and reflects the Law School’s ambition to offer students the very best blend of tradition and innovation.

An upper second-class honours degree in law or a degree with an adequate law component. International students with equivalent qualifications should supply a transcript of their examination results (this should be an official English translation if the original is not in English).

Recognised Prior Learning is not currently accepted. Previous or professional experience is not required.

See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.

Full details are found on our website. All students are requested to apply online,.

Full time fees
UK/EU: £9,500
Overseas: £18,400

Part time fees
UK/EU £4,750

Fees quoted are per annum and subject to annual increase.

Funding for 2018/19
Further information on funding for prospective UK, EU and international postgraduate students.

Information on University of Bristol scholarships can be found at: http://www.bristol.ac.uk/international/fees-finance/scholarships/