University of Manchester - School of Law

One of the largest offers of post-graduate courses in the country, the School boasts a reputation of excellence in the postgraduate field and consequently attracts a large number of postgraduate students. With 60 full-time members of staff with a broad range of research interests and expertise, it offers cutting-edge post-graduate programmes which prepare students for a wide range of careers. With a proud tradition in legal education and a first-class research portfolio, the Law School provides a stimulating and dynamic environment in which to further your studies. A postgraduate degree from the Law School of the University of Manchester opens the door to a world of opportunity. It will give students the tools to take control of their careers, putting them on an upward trajectory and giving them a head start on the competition. 

Students can choose from one of the largest range of postgraduate taught courses in the country.

Courses available:

Law

• Corporate Governance LLM
• Intellectual Property Law LLM
• International Business and Commercial Law LLM
• International Financial Law LLM
• Law LLM
• Public International Law LLM
• Security and International Law MA
• Security and International Law LLM
• Transnational Dispute Resolution LLM

Criminology

• Criminology MA
• Criminology MRes
• Criminology (Social Statistics) MRes
• Criminology PG Diploma

Healthcare Ethics and Law

• Healthcare Ethics and Law by Distance Learning LLM
• Healthcare Ethics and Law by Distance Learning MA
• Healthcare Ethics by Distance Learning PGCert
• Healthcare Law by Distance Learning PGCert
• Healthcare Ethics and Law LLM
• Healthcare Ethics and Law MA
• Healthcare Ethics PGCert
• Healthcare Law PGCert

Hear how international student Ishita Chelawat shares her experience of LLM study at Manchester.

At Manchester, we work closely with organisations ranging from government bodies to global businesses, from local health services to registered charities. These connections give our research programmes greater, more immediate impact.

We turn enthusiasm into achievement and groundbreaking theory into cutting-edge practice. You'll quickly develop skills, knowledge and experience that will make employers sit up and listen.

Our distinctive taught courses draw upon our impact driven research and our strong links to regional and international connections. You'll quickly develop skills and gain exposure to experiences that will set you apart in the jobs market.

At Manchester we collaborate across disciplines and beyond the University, connecting the brightest minds to find pioneering solutions to the world's complex challenges. This research expertise directly informs our taught courses, giving you the knowledge to achieve your ambitions. We also encourage you to become the best you can be by participating in Stellify – a journey through Manchester’s most transformational experiences, giving you a unique opportunity to experience true personal and professional growth during your time with us.

The University has students from more than 160 countries and is based in one of the UK’s most diverse cities. Manchester is world-famous for sport, culture and the spirit of discovery which has led to 25 Nobel prize winners either having worked or studied at the University.

The School of Law

The Law School is of the oldest and most prestigious in the country and in Europe. The School has produced many celebrated law graduates and its staff have always been at the cutting edge of academic scholarship. It recruits professors and top researchers both nationally and internationally. It is held in high esteem by the legal profession in the country and far beyond.

Research is central to the work of the Law School. Our diverse intellectual community brings together legal scholars with economists, criminologists, ethicists, sociologists, socio-legal scholars producing a wide range of scholarly and policy-oriented publications, making us one of the biggest and most diverse law schools in the UK. 83% of research activity at The University of Manchester is judged to be “world-leading” (4*) or “internationally excellent” (3*). The University is ranked in fifth place in terms of research power. Our expertise in research-led teaching means we are able to provide a wide range current and topical study options while maintaining high teaching standards.

The School's high staff-to-student ratio ensures intensive teaching. The Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) teaching assessment exercise rated our teaching as 'excellent'.

Students can choose from one of the largest range of postgraduate taught courses in the country.

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Our research and teaching make a contribution to addressing some of the major social, economic and political challenges that face the UK and the world. We work on real world projects and our work influences change and plays an active role in the global news agenda.

Our desire to change the world for the better reaches across the globe. In research terms, this translates to real influence and impact but the journey starts in the lecture theatre. This is where we deliver outward looking education to build future thinkers and leaders. The global impact of our research, the international students we teach and the global experiences we offer drive change today and for the future.

A minimum upper second class honours degree, or the equivalent, in law.

Read more about how to apply

For entry in the academic year beginning September 2020, the tuition fees are as follows:

LLM (full-time) UK/EU students (per annum): £9,250
International students (per annum): £19,000

Find more about funding, scholarships and loans

• Postgraduate funding and scholarships
• Postgraduate loans

Widely considered as England’s second city and culture capital of the North, Manchester has one of the largest student populations in Europe. It’s one of the most dynamic cities in the UK. With globally recognised brands such as the BBC, Manchester United and Manchester City football clubs based here, a rich arts and music heritage, fantastic shops, bars and restaurants, first-class transport links, and a diverse society, Manchester is a melting pot of people, ideas and achievement.

The combination of the city and Manchester's Law School, therefore, offers you an enriching student experience. Not only will you benefit from Manchester's incredible environment, but the unique features of the School will open doors you never thought possible.

There are a wide range of accommodation options for students. To read more about accommodation contact:

• The University of Manchester’s Accommodation Office
• Manchester Student Homes

A year in Manchester - A year to remember!

Manchester has something for everyone, from restaurants and pubs, to cinemas, shops and live music venues. The guide to the city of Manchester gives an idea of how vibrant the city is.
Whether students want to take part or just spectate, Manchester has it all for the sports enthusiast. It has excellent facilities on campus and loads of clubs and teams for students of all abilities to join. Manchester also has the largest Students' Union in Europe. Student nights at the Union are legendary, but the Union also runs hundreds of societies for you to join and campaigns across a range of important issues. If you fancy yourself as a budding politician you can even run for election to one of the Union's eight full-time sabbatical posts!

Read more about student life in Manchester