University of London - LL.M. Programme

Postgraduate Laws LLM

The programme is offered online and is fully supported by a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). You study at a time and pace that suits you (subject to course-specific deadlines) using the study materials provided, and revision forums from academic staff.

You have access to study materials developed by academics from Queen Mary, University of London (QMUL) and University College London (UCL). These include a Postgraduate Laws Handbook with practical information; Programme Regulations, Study Guides written for your chosen modules; a comprehensive skills guide; and past exam papers, examiners' commentaries and sample scripts, which give you valuable insights into how to perform well in exams.

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Helen Xanthaki (LLB, MJur, PhD) is Professor of Law at UCL.

Academic direction for the Postgraduate Laws programmes is provided jointly by the Department of Law of Queen Mary, University of London (QMUL) and the Faculty of Laws at University College London (UCL). These schools plan the structure and content, develop and write study materials, set the examination papers and mark scripts.

Dean of Postgraduate Laws

Professor Helen Xanthaki (LLB, MJur, PhD, SFHEA) specialises in legislation, legislative drafting and legislative quality. She is president of the International Association for Legislation, and works as consultant and trainer in legislative drafting for governments and international/regional organisations.

For the LLM entry point, you normally need one of the following:

• A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with second-class honours from the University of London.
• A second-class bachelor's degree (or equivalent), where at least half the units are in law-related subjects.
• A pass in the Bar Vocational Course (BVC) of England and Wales, or the Qualifying Exam of the Solicitors' Regulation Authority of England (or corresponding exams in Scotland or Northern Ireland), plus a second-class bachelor's degree (or equivalent).
• The Common Professional Examination or a Graduate Diploma in Law, plus a second-class bachelor's degree (or equivalent).
• You are qualified as a solicitor or barrister in England or Wales, or the equivalent elsewhere.

For the PGDip entry point, you normally need one of the following:

• A second-class bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from the University of London or an acceptable institution.
• A master’s degree.

For entry to the PGCert, you normally need one of the following:

• A bachelor's degree from the University of London or an acceptable institution.
• At least five years’ relevant work experience, such as accounting, banking, finance or insurance.

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To apply, you complete and submit an online application form via the Postgraduate Laws course page. You will also need to attach basic evidence of your identity and prove that you meet the entry requirements (otherwise your application outcome is delayed).

The total programme fees for 2018 are as follows:

• Total LLM (16 modules) - £9,345
• Total PG Diploma (10 modules) - £6,195
• Total PG Certificate (5 modules) - £3,570

Pay-as-you-study options also available.

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A performance-based LLM Scholarship is currently available in Malaysia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Ghana, Nigeria and Russia. Those with the best average score across five modules will receive a scholarship worth the value of four modules (a quarter of the LLM).

If you're employed, your employer may be willing to cover part/all of the fees if you can show how this program will boost your contribution to the workplace. This LLM is ideal for employers because they get to retain you as an employee and benefit from your learning from the moment you begin.

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Location, London

This course can be studied anywhere around the world by distance learning. You can also sit your exams at over 600 centres around the world.

In some parts of the world, you have the option to receive teaching support from a local teaching centre that has been approved to support the course.

More about how distance learning works.