Program Overview
The Law - General Legal Studies (LLM) at University of Bristol is a LLM programme in Law 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 law. 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 Law - General Legal Studies (LLM) 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
- Location: Bristol, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Law - General Legal Studies (LLM) programme are prepared for diverse careers in law:
- Solicitor / Barrister
- Legal Counsel
- Policy Advisor
- Legal Researcher
- Compliance Officer
- International Arbitrator
Program Curriculum
- Curate your own pathway through the programme with free choice for your four modules.
- Benefit from a diverse range of units, including clusters of activity across commercial law, company law, health law and policy, sustainability and climate, the law relating to work, human rights and the regulation of technology.
- Study units such as Legal Perspectives on Sustainability; Health Inequalities, Law and Society; International Law and Armed Conflict; and Company Law in a Global Context.
- Choose between an innovative group dissertation pathway or an individual dissertation research project, allowing you to develop key employability skills such as teamwork, or individual project planning and management. You’ll be supervised by an expert in the field and supported through a tailored programme of development activities to help you succeed in your chosen pathway.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Entry requirements
A first or upper second class Honours degree in Law or a degree with an adequate law component. Overseas students with equivalent qualifications should supply a transcript of their examination results (an official English translation if the original is in a language other than English).Language requirements
An IELTS score of 7.0, with a minimum score of 6.5 in the Reading and Writing bands. We also accept other language tests; please see our website for details.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
27 August 2026
About University of Bristol
University of Bristol
Bristol, United Kingdom
University of Bristol 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 27 August 2026
- Start Date 27 August 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
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