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Degree LLM
Duration 12 months
Delivery Hybrid
Location Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Law at Newcastle University is a LLM programme in Law over 12 months, delivered Hybrid. 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 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

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: Hybrid
  4. Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Law programme are prepared for diverse careers in law:

  1. Solicitor / Barrister
  2. Legal Counsel
  3. Policy Advisor
  4. Legal Researcher
  5. Compliance Officer
  6. International Arbitrator

Program Curriculum

You will study modules on this course. A module is a unit of a course with its own approved aims and outcomes and assessment methods.

Course content changes

The module information below is intended to provide an example of what you will study.

Our teaching is informed by research. Course content changes periodically to reflect developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies and partners, and student feedback.

Full details of the modules on offer will be published through the Programme Regulations and Specifications ahead of each academic year. This usually happens in May.

To find out more please see our terms and conditions.

Optional modules availability

Some courses have optional modules. Student demand for optional modules may affect availability.

 

Law LLM modules
Compulsory Modules Credits
Legal Research: Theory and Method 20
Dissertation 60
Optional Modules Credits
Cybersecurity Law and Policy 20
Law of Armed Conflict 20
Corporate Governance and Corporate Finance 20
Public International Law 20
Mergers and Acquisitions 20
Money Laundering and Corporate Misconduct 20
Intellectual Property Rights and Emerging Technologies 20
International Criminal Law 20
International Human Rights and Development: Global Challenges 20
Law and Emerging Technologies 20
Artificial Intelligence: Law, Theory and Practice 20
Social Media Regulation: Law, Policy and Society 20
Financial Law and Financial Technology 20
Energy Justice: Theories, Systems, and Re-designing Policies 20

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in law or any other subject.

We will also consider applications on an individual basis if you have lower or non-standard qualifications or experience in professional legal practice.

International Students: To study this course you need to meet our Band 4 English Language requirements:\xc2\xa0Direct Entry: IELTS 6.5 overall (with 6.5 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in all other sub-skills.

If you have\xc2\xa0lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a\xc2\xa0pre-sessional English course.\xc2\xa0

Our typical English Language requirements are listed as IELTS scores but\xc2\xa0we also accept a wide range of English Language tests.

Tuition & Financial Information

Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.

Application Deadline

Please contact the university for application deadline information.

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Newcastle University

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

The University of Newcastle upon Tyne, which trades as Newcastle University, is a public research university based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It has overseas campuses in Singapore and...

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  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months
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