LLM Law

These entry requirements are for the 2026/27 academic year and requirements for future academic years may differ. Entry requirements for the 2027/28 academic year will be published on 1 July 2026.

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in law.

We may also consider a UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a social science subject, however a solid foundation in law (evidenced through prior study or substantial work experience) is essential for this programme.

In evaluating your application for postgraduate study, greater emphasis may be placed upon results of prior learning in subjects relevant to the intended degree programme.

Entry to this programme is competitive. Meeting minimum requirements for consideration does not guarantee an offer of study.

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This programme is made up from 120 credits of taught courses (60 credits per semester) and a 60-credit dissertation on an approved topic (generally one that builds upon one of the courses that you have studied with us).

There are no compulsory courses on the general LLM that all students have to take. Instead you may choose from a diverse range of specialist courses offered within the School (subject to the availability of places or whether courses are running in a given year).

However, as the general LLM qualification reflects expertise across a range of subjects, there are limits on the number of courses which can be taken from any one subject area.

Option courses
To ensure a programme of general interest there are no mandatory courses, however you may only select a certain number of credits (generally up to 40 credits) from particular fields:

Commercial Law courses
Criminal Law courses
Criminology courses
European Law courses
IP, Media and Technology Law courses
International Law courses
Legal Theory courses
Legal History
Medical Law and Ethics courses
Private Law courses
Public Law courses