Program Overview
The Economics at University of Essex is a LLM programme in Business & Management 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 business & management. 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 Economics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom 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
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 15,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,220 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Colchester, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Economics programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Dissertation: LLM in Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
- Foundation Essay: LLM International Human Rights Law
- Foundations of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
- Human Rights and Development
- International Human Rights: Law, Institutions and Practice
- European Union Law and Human Rights (optional)
- Freedom of Expression, Privacy and the Media (optional)
- International Law of Armed Conflict (optional)
- Topics in the International Law of Armed Conflict (optional)
- International Criminal Law (optional)
- Conflict & the UN: Law Relating to the Use of Force, Peacekeeping, Sanctions & Counter Terrorism (optional)
- Acute Crises and Displacement (optional)
- Public International Law (optional)
- International Child Law (optional)
- European Convention on Human Rights I (optional)
- International Trade, Investment and Human Rights. (optional)
- Human Rights for Women (optional)
- The Inter-American System of Human Rights (optional)
- Business and Human Rights (optional)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A degree with an overall high 2:2 in Law. Relevant professional experience and/or traineeships or professional qualifications/certifications issued by professional bodies such as Bar Associations will be taken into account. Graduates in subjects other than law will also be considered, with relevant professional experience.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 15,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,220 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 15,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,220 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Essex 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 Essex
University of Essex
Colchester, United Kingdom
University of Essex is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-07-18
- Start Date 2018-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
