Program Overview
The Laws at The Open University UK is a Master programme in Law over 36 months, delivered Online. 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 Laws 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: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: GBP 9,943 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 9,943 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Laws programme are prepared for diverse careers in law:
- Solicitor / Barrister
- Legal Counsel
- Policy Advisor
- Legal Researcher
- Compliance Officer
- International Arbitrator
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Exploring legal meaning
- Exploring the boundaries of international law
- Business, human rights law and corporate social responsibility
- Capacities for managing development
- Conflict and development
- Continuing professional development in practice
- Development: context and practice
- Environmental monitoring and protection
- Institutional development
- Making environmental decisions
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You should hold a UK honours degree or equivalent, or recognised overseas qualification, or relevant professional legal experience. You will be expected to follow the suggested study pathway, although there is some flexibility.
You will also need to be proficient in English, to an IELTS standard of 6.0. If you are unsure you will be able to take a free English test as part of the registration process.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 9,943 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 9,943 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 9,943 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 9,943 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The Open University UK 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 The Open University UK
The Open University UK
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Hong Kong Metropolitan University is a public university in Ho Man Tin, Kowloon, Hong Kong. It is the only self-financing university set up by the Hong Kong government. Located in Milton Keynes,...
University Profile- Start Date Nov, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 36 months
