Program Overview
The Qualifyng Law at Birkbeck University of London is a LLM programme in Law over 24 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 Qualifyng 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 14,775 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,975 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Qualifyng Law programme are prepared for diverse careers in law:
- Solicitor / Barrister
- Legal Counsel
- Policy Advisor
- Legal Researcher
- Compliance Officer
- International Arbitrator
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Constitutional & Administrative Law (Senior Status)
- Law of Obligations I - Contract (Senior Status)
- Law of Obligations II - Tort (Senior Status)
- Legal Systems and Methods (Senior Status)
- Criminal Law (Senior Status)
- Law of the European Union (Senior Status)
- Property Law I - Land Law (Senior Status)
- Property Law II - Equity & Trusts (Senior Status)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A first degree in a subject other than law, minimum second class.
- Degrees from overseas institutions must be of an equivalent standard to a UK second-class degree.
- The selection process\xc2\xa0includes an exercise in reasoning and analysis (no previous knowledge of law required).
- There is no transfer directly into Year 2 and no credit for earlier law studies permitted.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 14,775 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,975 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 14,775 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,975 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Birkbeck University of London 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 Birkbeck University of London
Birkbeck University of London
London, United Kingdom
Birkbeck College, University of London is a public research university located in London, England, and a member institution of the University of London. Established in 1823 as the London...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 60