Program Overview
The General LLM at University of San Diego is a LLM programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the General LLM programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 1,750 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,750 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: San Diego, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the General LLM programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Students may begin the program in the Fall, Spring or Summer term (Summer option is\xa0only for part-time applicants).
- Candidates may complete the degree requirements in as little as 1 year, or may take up to 6 years. \xa0USD JDs who elect the Intellectual Property Law concentration may be able to complete the LLM in\xa0one semester\xa0(see below).
- Full-time (9 or more credits) and part-time (8 or fewer credits) options are available.
- Many courses are offered in the day as well as evening
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Application
- Official law school transcript(s)
- Official law school class rank (if available)
- R\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9 or curriculum vitae
- Personal statement
- Letter(s) of recommendation
- Letter of good standing (for those applying as visiting or transfer students only)
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,750 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,750 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,750 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,750 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of San Diego directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of San Diego
University of San Diego
San Diego, United States
private university in San Diego, California, United States
University Profile- Application Deadline Nov, 2026
- Start Date Jan, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
