Program Overview
The Master of Law at University of Leicester 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 Master of 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 14,630 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Leicester, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Master of 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
- Civil Dispute Resolution Methods
- Comparative Corporate Law
- Contracts for Carriage of Goods
- Foundations in International Commercial Law
- General Principles of International Law
- Human Rights and Human Wrongs: Core Principles
- International Banking Law
- International Commercial Arbitration
- International Sales Transactions
- Law and Organisation of the World Trading System
- Law of Armed Conflict
- Law of United Nations
- Legal Responses to Global Injustice
- Marine Insurance Law
- Medical Jurisprudence 1
- Principles of European Union Competition Law
- The European Convention on Human Rights 1
- The State, the Law and Religious Freedoms
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
A good second class degree or an equivalent degree in an appropriate discipline
Relevant professional experience post-graduation is given due credit in considering entry requirements.
English Language Requirements
If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 14,630 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 14,630 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Leicester 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 Leicester
University of Leicester
Moffat, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Application Deadline 4 September 2026
- Start Date September 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months