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Discover the undergraduate or postgraduate course that could be your next step into law. Whether you’d like to pursue law and criminology in Bristol or a four-year integrated LLB with Masters, there’s a course for you. Explore the ULaw courses below to discover different locations available, start dates and what each course involves.
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| Courses | Description | Location | Entry Requirements | Start Date | More information |
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| BA (Hons) Criminology | Our BA (Hons) Criminology is an undergraduate degree designed to allow you to delve into the fascinating and diverse world of criminology, exploring areas such as drugs, cybercrime and terrorism. With this course you’ll be able to develop an understanding of contemporary criminology concepts and theories, looking at how they are viewed from a variety of perspectives. If you have aspirations of working in the criminal justice sector and want to build a strong overview of criminology and its effects within modern society, then this course is an excellent place to start. | Birmingham, Leeds, London Bloomsbury, Manchester and Nottingham | A Level: BBC BTEC: DMM UCAS Tariff Points*: 112 GCSE: English Language Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent *From three A Levels or equivalent. | September | Find out more about the BA (Hons) Criminology degree |
| BA (Hons) Criminology with Foundation Year | Many of our degrees are available as a four year degree course with an optional Foundation Year. The focus of our Foundation Year is to enable you to gain an understanding of the key skills required to undertake degree level study and progress, on successful completion, to our business, criminology, law or policing degrees. | Birmingham, Leeds, London Bloomsbury, Manchester and Nottingham | 48 UCAS points from a maximum of three A Levels or equivalent qualifications. GCSE English Language at grade C/grade 4 or above. An interview with an academic is also part of the admissions process for this course, either face-to-face or over Skype. | September | Find out more about the Foundation Years |
| BA (Hons) Criminology and Sociology with Foundation Year | Many of our degrees are available as a four year degree course with an optional Foundation Year. The focus of our Foundation Year is to enable you to gain an understanding of the key skills required to undertake degree level study and progress, on successful completion, to our business, criminology, law or policing degrees. | Birmingham, Leeds, London Bloomsbury, Manchester and Nottingham | 48 UCAS points from a maximum of three A Levels or equivalent qualifications. GCSE English Language at grade C/grade 4 or above. An interview with an academic is also part of the admissions process for this course, either face-to-face or over Skype. | September | Find out more about the Foundation Years |
| BA (Hons) Criminology and Sociology | Our BA (Hons) Criminology and Sociology is a three year undergraduate degree that takes an in-depth look at the fascinating and diverse subject of criminology combined with the analysis of wider social processes through the discipline of sociology in relation to current issues. This Criminology and Sociology course critically explores areas such as urbanisation, migration, gender, ethnicity and globalisation. If you are interested in how current societies and the global order is constructed, maintained and challenged by individuals and groups this is a great course to allow you to explore these areas in more detail. | Birmingham, Leeds, London Bloomsbury, Manchester and Nottingham | A Level: BBC BTEC: DMM UCAS Tariff Points*: 112 GCSE: English Language Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent *From three A Levels or equivalent. | September | Find out more about the BA (Hons) Criminology and Sociology degree |
| BA (Hons) Criminology and Policing | Our BA (Hons) Criminology and Policing degree combines our expertise in contemporary criminology and professional policing to give you a comprehensive understanding of criminological theories that you will be able to apply to current socio-economic policies and conditions. You’ll develop an understanding of criminology from different perspectives in areas such as crime, criminality, victims and vulnerability. | Birmingham, Leeds and London Bloomsbury | A Level: BBC BTEC: DMM UCAS Tariff Points*: 112 GCSE: English Language Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent *From three A Levels or equivalent. | September | Find out more about the BA (Hons) Criminology and Policing degree |
| BA (Hons) Criminology and Policing with Foundation Year | Many of our degrees are available as a four year degree course with an optional Foundation Year. The focus of our Foundation Year is to enable you to gain an understanding of the key skills required to undertake degree level study and progress, on successful completion, to our business, criminology, law or policing degrees. | Birmingham, Leeds and London Bloomsbury | 48 UCAS points from a maximum of three A Levels or equivalent qualifications. GCSE English Language at grade C/grade 4 or above. An interview with an academic is also part of the admissions process for this course, either face-to-face or over Skype. | September | Find out more about the Foundation Years |
| BSc (Hons) Professional Policing with Foundation Year | Many of our degrees are available as a four year degree course with an optional Foundation Year. The focus of our Foundation Year is to enable you to gain an understanding of the key skills required to undertake degree level study and progress, on successful completion, to our business, criminology, law or policing degrees. | Birmingham, Leeds and London Bloomsbury | 48 UCAS points from a maximum of three A Levels or equivalent qualifications. GCSE English Language at grade C/grade 4 or above. An interview with an academic is also part of the admissions process for this course, either face-to-face or over Skype. | September | Find out more about the Foundation Years |
| BSc (Hons) Professional Policing | Our BSc (Hons) Professional Policing is a three year undergraduate degree designed to meet the requirements of the College of Policing National Curriculum. This course is licensed by the College of Policing as a Pre-join Degree in Professional Policing, which means it can be your first step towards becoming a Police Constable. During your studies you will learn about key crime topics, as well as have the opportunity to choose elective modules that allow a deeper look at areas of personal interest. | Birmingham, Leeds and London Bloomsbury | A Level: BBC BTEC: DMM UCAS Tariff Points*: 112 GCSE: English Language Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent *From three A Levels or equivalent. | September | Find out more about the BSc (Hons) Professional Policing degree |
| BSc (Hons) Professional Policing (Accelerated) | Our Accelerated BSc (Hons) Professional Policing covers all the same material as our BSc Professional Policing degree, but in two years rather than three. It is designed for those who are able to dedicate extra time to your studies on a weekly basis and want to get into employment quicker. This degree is the fastest of the Policing Education Qualifications Framework (PEQF) entry routes if you do not already have a degree and is designed to meet the requirements of the College of Policing National Curriculum. The University of Law is licensed by the College of Policing to deliver the Pre-join Degree in Professional Policing, which means it can be your first step towards becoming a Police Constable. | Birmingham, Leeds and London Bloomsbury | A Level: ABB BTEC: DDM UCAS Tariff Points*: 128 GCSE: English Language Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent *From three A Levels or equivalent. | September | Find out more about the Accelerated BSc (Hons) Professional Policing degree |
| LLB (Hons) Law | Our LLB law course is perfect for you if your career aspiration is to be a solicitor or barrister as it will mean you are prepared in part for the new Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE1) or to progress onto our Bar Practice Course. Studying law will also give you the professional edge – no matter what career you’re pursuing. | Locations Birmingham, Bristol, Hong Kong, Leeds, London Bloomsbury, Manchester, Nottingham, Online (Hong Kong) and Online | A Level: BBB BTEC: DDM UCAS Tariff Points*: 120 GCSE: English Language Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent *From three A Levels or equivalent. | January and September | Find out more about the LLB (Hons) Law degree |
| LLB (Hons) Law Accelerated | Our Accelerated LLB covers all the same material as our LLB undergraduate law degree, but in two years rather than three. It is designed for those who are able to dedicate extra time to your studies on a weekly basis. | Locations Birmingham, Hong Kong, Leeds, London Bloomsbury, Manchester and Nottingham | A Level: ABB BTEC: DDM UCAS Tariff Points*: 128 GCSE: English Language Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent *From three A Levels or equivalent. | September | Find out more about the LLB (Hons) Law Accelerated degree |
| LLB (Hons) Law with International Business | Our LLB (Hons) Law with International Business combines your legal studies with an exploration of different aspects of international business. This course is ideal for those looking to develop an understanding of modern global business practices that will complement a law degree. | Birmingham, Hong Kong, Leeds, London Bloomsbury, Manchester, Online (Hong Kong) and Online | A Level: BBB BTEC: DDM UCAS Tariff Points*: 120 GCSE: English Language Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent *From three A Levels or equivalent. | September | Find out more about the LLB (Hons) Law with International Business degree |
| LLB (Hons) Law with Business | Our LLB (Hons) Law with Business degree will give you a wide understanding of key legal topics and related skills, as well as developing business skills and competencies. t’s also a great choice if you want to move into a career outside of the legal sector as you’ll study a range of business modules that will make you employment-ready. | Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, London Bloomsbury, Manchester, Nottingham and Online | A Level: BBB BTEC: DDM UCAS Tariff Points*: 120 GCSE: English Language Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent *From three A Levels or equivalent. | September | Find out more about the LLB (Hons) Law with Business degree |
| LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology | Our LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology degree combines your legal studies with an exploration of different aspects of criminology, including crime, criminal justice and criminal behaviour. With specific modules focusing on criminology, your studies will not only give you a great legal qualification, but they will also open up fascinating career avenues within the criminological world too. | Birmingham, Bristol, Hong Kong, Leeds, London Bloomsbury, Manchester, Nottingham, Online (Hong Kong) and Online | A Level: BBB BTEC: DDM UCAS Tariff Points*: 120 GCSE: English Language Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent *From three A Levels or equivalent. | September | Find out more about the LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology degree |
| LLB (Hons) Law with Government and Politics | Our Law with Government and Politics degree combines your legal studies with an exploration of different aspects of government and political study to develop an understanding of modern British and European political practices and how they affect and govern the implementation and enforcement of law. With so many politicians coming to parliament from a legal background, this course provides an excellent balance of study to allow you to develop a qualified legal education as well as giving an insight into the world of politics | Leeds, London Bloomsbury and Online | A Level: BBB BTEC: DDM UCAS Tariff Points*: 120 GCSE: English Language Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent *From three A Levels or equivalent. | September | Find out more about the LLB (Hons) Law with Government and Politics degree |
| LLB Senior Status | The LLB (Hons) Law Senior Status is a specifically designed degree for students who already hold an undergraduate degree and want to convert to law study over a two year period. You can study all the necessary modules for a law degree while enjoying the flexibility of being able to select three LLB course options to suit areas that interest you. | London Bloomsbury and Online | A degree at 2:2 or above in any subject | September (2 year duration) | Find out more about the LLB Senior Status degree |
| Foundation Year | Many of our degrees are available as a four year degree course with an optional Foundation Year. The focus of our Foundation Year is to enable you to gain an understanding of the key skills required to undertake degree level study and progress, on successful completion, to our business, criminology, law or policing degrees. | Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, London Bloomsbury, Manchester, Nottingham | 48 UCAS points from a maximum of three A Levels or equivalent qualifications. GCSE English Language at grade C/grade 4 or above. An interview with an academic is also part of the admissions process for this course, either face-to-face or over Skype. | September (4year duration including foundation year) | Find out more about our Foundation Years |
| Mlaw (Solicitor’s Practice) – four year Integrated Masters | Already know you want to be a solicitor? Our MLaw is designed for you. This is the most direct route for students to get qualified with undergraduate funding available for all four years. During the first three years you’ll study our LLB modules, while year four is designed to equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to take the new Solicitors Qualifying Examinations (SQE1 and SQE2). | Birmingham, Leeds, London Bloomsbury, Manchester and Nottingham | A Level: ABB BTEC: DDM UCAS Tariff Points*: 128 GCSE: English Language Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent *From three A Levels or equivalent. | September (4 year duration) | Find out more about the Mlaw (Solicitor’s Practice) degree |
| Online LLB (Hons) Law | Just like the on campus version of the LLB, this course has a practical focus, with employability integrated into the programme. There is a high level of interaction and you will receive peer and one-to-one professional tutor reviews, with over 90% of our tutors being qualified solicitors and barristers. | Online | A Level: BBB BTEC: DDM UCAS Tariff Points*: 120 GCSE: English Language Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent *From three A Levels or equivalent. | January (3 year duration), Septempber (3, 4, 6 year) | Find out more about the Online LLB (Hons) degree |
| Online LLB (Hons) Law with Business | Just like the on campus version our Online LLB (Hons) Law with Business degree will give you a wide understanding of key legal topics and related skills, as well as developing business skills and competencies. t’s also a great choice if you want to move into a career outside of the legal sector as you’ll study a range of business modules that will make you employment-ready. | Online | A Level: BBB BTEC: DDM UCAS Tariff Points*: 120 GCSE: English Language Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent *From three A Levels or equivalent. | September (3,4,6 year duration) | Find out more about the Online LLB (Hons) Law with Business degree |
| Online LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology | Just like the on campus version our LLB Law with Criminology Online degree focuses on key legal topics and a variety of different aspects of criminology, including crime, criminal justice and criminal behaviour. It’s an ideal choice if you’re looking to pursue a career in the legal sector or, more specifically, within the criminal justice system | Online | A Level: BBB BTEC: DDM UCAS Tariff Points*: 120 GCSE: English Language Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent *From three A Levels or equivalent. | September (3, 4, 6 year duration) | Find out more about the Online LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology degree |
| Online LLB (Hons) Law with International Business | Just like the on campus version our LLB Law with International Business Online course combines your legal studies with an exploration of different aspects of international business. This course is ideal for those looking to develop an understanding of modern global business practices that will complement a law degree. | Online | A Level: BBB BTEC: DDM UCAS Tariff Points*: 120 GCSE: English Language Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent *From three A Levels or equivalent. | September (3, 4, 6 year duration) | Find out more about the Online LLB (Hons) Law with International Business degree |
| Online LLB (Hons) Law with Government and Politics | Just like the on campus version our LLB (Hons) Law with Government and Politics course provides everything you need to start your career in the legal sector or wider commercial and public fields. While studying all the fundamental legal aspects of a law degree, this course also allows you to complement your studies with elective modules that explore the closely linked fields of government and politics. | Online | A Level: BBB BTEC: DDM UCAS Tariff Points*: 120 GCSE: English Language Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent *From three A Levels or equivalent. | September (3, 4 or 6 year duration) | Find out more about the Online LLB (Hons) Law with Government and Politics degree |
| LLB (Hons) Senior Status Online | Just like the on campus version our LLB (Hons) Senior Status Online is a specifically designed degree for students who already hold an undergraduate degree and want to convert to law study over a two year period. You can study all the necessary modules for a law degree while enjoying the flexibility of being able to select three LLB course options to suit areas that interest you. | Online | A degree at 2:2 or above in any subject | September (2 year duration) | Find out more about the Online LLB (Hons) Senior Status degree |
| International Foundation Programme – Law Online | Our International Foundation Programme for Law Online is designed to help you develop the academic and linguistic skills required for degree level study. With our pre-degree course, we will offer you a basic introduction to key principles of law while boosting your skills in English language and maths. On successful completion of this online course, you will feel more confident in your abilities to undertake one of our undergraduate law degrees. | Online | Students must have successfully completed secondary education (typically at least 11 years of education) plus an English language level equivalent to IELTS 5.0 or above with a minimum of 4.5 in each component. | January (6 months duration), September (9 months duration) | Find out more about our International Foundation Programme for Law Online |
| Online LLB (Cilex) | Students with a particular interest in wanting to qualify as a CILEX Lawyer should consider our LLB (CILEX), a four year online degree. This is a bespoke programme in collaboration with CILEX, the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives. To enrol onto this degree, you will need to become a student member of CILEX. | Online | A Level: BBB BTEC: DDM UCAS Tariff Points*: 120 GCSE: English Language Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent *From three A Levels or equivalent. | September | Find out more about the LLB (CILEX) Online degree |
| Course | Description | Delivery method | Entry requirements | Start Date | More Information |
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| Legal Practice Course (LPC) | Our LPC is tried and tested, well-respected by top law firms and will fully prepare you for your future career. With our LPC you will experience working as a trainee solicitor and get hands-on experience processing client files and performing tasks relating to real case studies, giving you the best possible start for your entry into the legal job market. That’s why our LPC is backed by our Employment Promise – secure a job within 9 months of graduating or get your fees back (terms and conditions apply). | Full-time, Part-time, On-campus, Online | Minimum second-class honours Qualifying Law Degree or GDL/CPE or MA Law. You must have completed, started, accepted an offer, or paid a non-refundable deposit for a Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) / Common Professional Examination or MA Law or LPC or training contract by 31 August 2021 or a qualifying law degree (QLD) or exempting law degree (ELD) by 21 September 2021. | January, July, September | Find out more about the the Legal Practice Course (LPC) |
| LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2) | Our LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2) course will ensure you’re fully prepared for your career as a solicitor, as well as success in the SQE exams. We focus on the skills that employers are seeking so that you can enhance your academic knowledge while preparing for the realities of life in legal practice, that’s why you’ll receive four weeks guaranteed Qualifying Work Experience (QWE) within our Legal Advice Clinics. With this course, you’ll also benefit from our Employment Promise – secure a job within 9 months of graduating or get your fees back (terms and conditions apply). | Full-time, Part-time, On-campus, Online | An undergraduate degree at 2:2 or above in any discipline (or equivalent), as well as knowledge of the seven foundation subjects of law. | January, March, June, September | Find out more about the the LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2) |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL) | Our Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL) is a law conversion course that teaches you to think like a lawyer and prepare for the realities of life in legal practice. This course replaces our Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) and provides the foundation for the pathway into practice as a solicitor or barrister for non-law graduates. Not only will you learn the academic law necessary for converting to law, but you will also focus on key skills and competencies crucial for your development as a lawyer. | Full-time, Part-time, On-campus, Online | An undergraduate degree at 2:2 or above in any discipline (or equivalent). | January, September | Find out more about the the Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL) |
| Master of Arts in Law (Conversion) | Our MA Law (Conversion) is a law conversion course that is designed for non-law graduates who wish to become a lawyer and gain a legal qualification at Master’s level. This course gives you a solid understanding of the foundation areas of law and helps you to develop your key practical legal skills so you can progress on to further study to qualify as a solicitor or barrister. | Full-time, Part-time, On-campus, Online | An undergraduate degree at 2:2 or above in any discipline (or equivalent). | January, September | Find out more about the the Master of Arts in Law (Conversion) |
| Master of Arts in Law (SQE1) | Our MA Law (SQE1) is a law conversion course that is designed for non-law graduates who want to qualify as a solicitor using the new SQE route to practice and gain a legal qualification at Master’s level. This course will teach you the academic knowledge you need to pass the SQE1 assessments and help you to develop the practical legal skills you’ll need in your career as a solicitor. That’s why you’ll receive four weeks guaranteed Qualifying Work Experience, giving you a chance to put everything you’ve learnt into practice. | Full-time, Part-time, On-campus, Online | An undergraduate degree at 2:2 or above in any discipline (or equivalent). | January, September | Find out more about the the Master of Arts in Law (SQE1) |
| SQE Law Essentials | SQE Law Essentials is a short online course for graduates from a non-law background and will give you an introduction into the essentials of legal knowledge required for SQE1. This course is designed for those who want to take the SQE but do not have a law degree or equivalent experience. This course prepares you to take our SQE1 Preparation Course or LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2) to qualify as a solicitor. | Full-time, Part-time, Online | None required. However, the SRA requires a degree (or equivalent) to qualify as a solicitor. | January, June, August, November | Find out more about the the SQE Law Essentials/a> |
| SQE1 Preparation Course | Our SQE1 Preparation Course will help prepare you for the SRA’s centralised SQE1 assessments and Qualifying Work Experience (QWE), by helping you to develop functioning legal knowledge for practice.which will test functioning legal knowledge (FLK). To study this course it is recommended you have a law degree or have completed a law conversion course, including our SQE Law Essentials. | Full-time, Part-time, On-campus, Online | None required. However, the SRA requires a degree (or equivalent) to qualify as a solicitor. | January, March, June, September | Find out more about the the SQE1 Preparation Course |
| SQE1 Preparation for Legal Professionals | Our SQE1 Preparation for Legal Professionals is designed for professionals working full-time in the legal sector (including international lawyers), who want to qualify as a solicitor using the SQE route to practice. This course will support the knowledge and skills you have already learnt from working in the legal industry whilst preparing you to sit the SQE1 assessments. | Part-time, Online | None required. However, the SRA requires a degree (or equivalent) to qualify as a solicitor. | April, October | Find out more about the the SQE1 Preparation for Legal Professionals |
| SQE2 Preparation Course | Our SQE2 Preparation Course is for those who wish to qualify as a solicitor in England and Wales with the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) pathway. This course will prepare you for the SRA’s centralised SQE2 skills assessments, which will test the practical legal skills of client interviewing, advocacy, legal writing, drafting and research, and case and matter analysis. | Full-time, Part-time, On-campus, Online | None required. However, the SRA requires a degree (or equivalent) to qualify as a solicitor. | January, February, May, August, November, | Find out more about the the SQE2 Preparation Course |
| SQE1 Exam Preparation Course | Our SQE1 Exam Preparation Course is a short, intensive revision course to ensure you’re confident and fully prepared for the SQE1 assessments. This short course provides a comprehensive revision of all legal areas you have previously studied. It’s ideal for students with a law degree or conversion law qualification. | Full-time, Part-time, On-campus, Online | None required. However, the SRA requires a degree (or equivalent) to qualify as a solicitor. | January, July | Find out more about the the SQE1 Exam Preparation Course |
| SQE2 Exam Preparation Course | Our SQE2 Exam Preparation Course is a short, intensive revision course to ensure you’re confident and fully prepared for the SQE2 assessments. It will give you the chance to practise the skills assessed for SQE2 and recap on key points before the assessment. | Full-time, Part-time, On-campus, Online | None required. However, the SRA requires a degree (or equivalent) to qualify as a solicitor. | October, March/April, July | Find out more about the the SQE2 Exam Preparation Course |
| Bar Practice Course (BPC) | Our Bar Practice Course (BPC), previously the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC), is the qualifying postgraduate course allowing graduates to prepare and practise as barristers in England and Wales. It is the vocational stage of training, which you’re required to pass before you can go on to complete the final, practical stage of training; pupillage. Give yourself the best chance to secure pupillage and prepare for life as a barrister with our high quality tutoring, designed and delivered by qualified practitioners with unparalleled experiences in delivering advocacy. | Full-time, Part-time, On-campus | Students must possess a 2:1 or above from a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) or a 2:1 in any undergraduate degree along with a law conversion course. Applicants with a 2:2 from a non-law degree will be required to achieve a commendation or distinction from their GDL/MA Law or PgDL/MA Law (Conversion)/MA Law (SQE1) studies | January, June, September | Find out more about the the Bar Practice Course (BPC) |
| Executive LLM | Our Executive LLM is designed for law and non-law graduates who want to enhance their career and gain a Master’s qualification in law. It is specifically designed for those working in professional legal practice who want to gain advanced legal knowledge and develop skills in areas of leadership and management; legal project management; coaching and mentoring; legal technology and transnational law. | Full-time, Part-time, On-campus, Online | Students should possess a UK undergraduate degree in any subject at 2:2 or above, or an equivalent qualification. A compulsory two week induction is required for all students, unless they can evidence the successful completion of either an LLB (or equivalent); or a minimum of 3 legal modules, worth at least 80 QCF credits that must include English Legal System, Contract Law and Law of Tort. English language requirements for applicants whose first language is not English: An English language level equivalent to IELTS 6.5 or above, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component. Please see ‘Alternative English language qualifications’ section below for alternatives to IELTS | October, February | Find out more about the the Executive LLM |
| LLM Banking and Debt Finance | Our LLM Banking and Debt Finance is designed for law and non-law graduates who want to enhance their career and gain a Master’s qualification in law. It will explore the regulation of banks with a focus on risk management, including the role of the Basel Committee in setting international standards for banking, and how the legal framework in the UK for the regulation and supervision of banks changed in response to the 2007-2009 financial crisis. You’ll also explore the relationship between banks and their customers under English Law, and learn about the features of and types of debt finance and derivative transaction. | October, February | Find out more about the the LLM Banking and Debt Finance | ||
| LLM Company Law | Our LLM Company Law is designed for law and non-law graduates who want to enhance their career and gain a Master’s qualification in law. It will cover major regulatory and transactional issues in international financial and banking law. You’ll also examine the legal structures used in these transactions and the complex legal issues arising in the context of these transactions due to their transnational and multi-jurisdictional nature. | October, February | Find out more about the the LLM Company Law | ||
| LLM Compliance and Regulation | Our LLM Compliance and Regulation is designed for law and non-law graduates who want to enhance their career and gain a Master’s qualification in law. This course will introduce you to key aspects of regulatory framework and provides a focused approach to compliance. You will explore the nature of regulation and its relationship with law, economics and politics; the regulation of risk; standard setting, compliance and enforcement strategies; the issues of accountability and legitimacy; the rise of multi-level governance and transnational regulation; corporate responses to regulation, compliance and ethics; and whistleblowing. | October, February | Find out more about the the LLM Compliance and Regulation | ||
| LLM Corporate Governance | Our LLM Corporate Governance is designed for law and non-law graduates who want to enhance their career and gain a Master’s qualification in law. This course will give an overview of the key principles and issues within the field of corporate governance today. It will cover three main areas: corporate governance in its narrow sense; company compliance with a focus on regulatory requirements for companies; and risk management with a focus on risk frameworks. | October, February | Find out more about the the LLM Corporate Governance | ||
| LLM Corporate Governance GradCG | Our LLM Corporate Governance GradCG is designed for law and non-law graduates who want to enhance their career and gain a Master’s qualification in law. This course is accredited by The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland (CGI, formerly known as the Institute for Chartered Secretaries and Administrators or ICSA) and is mapped to the new Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme syllabus. | October, February | Find out more about the LLM Corporate Governance GradCG | ||
| LLM Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability | Our LLM Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability is designed for law and non-law graduates who want to enhance their career and gain a Master’s qualification in law. This course focuses on the important themes of environmental social governance, socially responsible investment, sustainable value, and climate governance. It encourages you to think like a professional and requires you to challenge the usefulness of regulation in the context of CSR. | October, February | Find out more about the LLM Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability |
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| LLM Data Protection and Intellectual Property | Our LLM Data Protection and Intellectual Property is designed for law and non-law graduates who want to enhance their career and gain a Master’s qualification in law. On this course you will explore non-personal data laws (confidentiality and database laws); cybersecurity; the tort of privacy; electronic signatures and electronic contracting; trademarks and domain names; e-commerce regulation; and the audio-visual media services directive. | October, February | Find out more about the LLM Data Protection and Intellectual Property | ||
| LLM Employment Law | Our LLM Employment Law is designed for law and non-law graduates who want to enhance their career and gain a Master’s qualification in law. This course will cover the growth of the Employment Tribunal and employment law, including the shift in focus from collective rights to individual ones. You’ll consider the effectiveness of the individual-enforcement model in the context of discrimination and harassment, covering the limitations of the protected characteristics approach and the role of the Equality and Human Rights Commission. You’ll also explore how employment law can support diversity aims, for example through the gender pay gap requirements. | October, February | Find out more about the LLM Employment Law | ||
| LLM Environmental Law | Our LLM Environmental Law is designed for law and non-law graduates who want to enhance their career and gain a Master’s qualification in law. This course provides an overview of foundational themes, principles and sources of law for environmental protection. You will also consider some of the key legal mechanisms for achieving environmental objectives, and focus on climate change, habitat loss and nature conservation, water quality and biodiversity. | October, February | Find out more about the LLM Environmental Law | ||
| LLM International Finance Law | Our LLM International Finance Law is designed for law and non-law graduates who want to enhance their career and gain a Master’s qualification in law. This course focuses on the major transactions carried out by investment banks, transnational banks and multinational corporations in the vast global financial markets which have developed in London, New York and Tokyo in recent years, as well as in locations such as Singapore, Hong Kong, Frankfurt, Paris and Sydney. You’ll examine the legal structures used in these transactions and the complex legal issues arising in the context of these transactions due to their transnational and multi-jurisdictional nature. | October, February | Find out more about the LLM International Finance Law | ||
| LLM Insurance Law | Our LLM Insurance Law is designed for law and non-law graduates who want to enhance their career and gain a Master’s qualification in law. This course will give you the opportunity to explore the general principles of insurance law, as well as specialised types of contracts. You’ll learn about the formation of insurance contracts and terms, issues of insurable interest, the duty of fair representation of the risk, the role of brokers and more. | October, February | Find out more about the LLM Insurance Law | ||
| LLM International Arbitration | Our LLM International Arbitration is designed for law and non-law graduates who want to enhance their career and gain a Master’s qualification in law. This course focuses on international commercial arbitration and international investment arbitration. It covers the legal framework of international commercial arbitration, comparing the English law of arbitration with the UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration. You’ll also look at international investment arbitration, focusing on the ICSID Convention, ICSID Arbitration Rules and the UNCITRAL Rules of Arbitration. | October, February | Find out more about the LLM International Arbitration | ||
| LLM International Business Law | Our LLM International Business Law is designed for law and non-law graduates who want to enhance their career and gain a Master’s qualification in law. This course will introduce you to the five main areas of international trade law: international sales of goods; e-commerce; financing and insurance; the transportation of cargo; and dispute resolution. You will explore international sales law with particular reference to the 1980 Convention on the International Sale of Goods and standard trade terms such as INCOTERMS; the UNCITRAL Model Law on E-Commerce, harmonisation, electronic transactions and security issues; letters of credit; and choice of law. | October, February | Find out more about the LLM International Business Law | ||
| LLM International Commercial Law | Our LLM International Commercial Law is designed for law and non-law graduates who want to enhance their career and gain a Master’s qualification in law. This course provides an introduction to commercial law and managing supply chains. You’ll examine the domestic sale of goods, relevant legislation and compliance; the structure of standard terms and conditions for the sale of goods; risk management in domestic sale of goods, retention of title and exclusion of liability; marketing arrangements: agency agreements, relevant legislation and compliance; cross-border commercial transactions; harmonisation and uniform law initiatives; CIF, FOB and other shipment terms. | October, February | Find out more about the LLM International Commercial Law | ||
| LLM International Corporate Governance | Our LLM International Corporate Governance is designed for law and non-law graduates who want to enhance their career and gain a Master’s qualification in law. This course considers the role of corporate governance in a global context, allowing you to evaluate the models and theories of corporate governance. It will cover the different models of corporate governance; path dependence and convergence theories; the main theories of corporate governance to investigate the main actors in corporate governance; attempts at harmonisation of corporate governance codes; the appropriateness of regulation in corporate governance; and the future of global corporate governance. | October, February | Find out more about the LLM International Corporate Governance | ||
| LLM International Energy Law | Our LLM International Energy Law is designed for law and non-law graduates who want to enhance their career and gain a Master’s qualification in law. This course focuses on the contemporary significant themes of international energy governance; sustainability of environment, social, economic dimensions; sustainable energy systems; energy efficiency, renewable energy; and energy access. You’ll explore the sources of international energy law including domestic laws, international treaties, energy contracts, international customs and practices, international institutions and organisations, along with international arbitrations and awards. | October, February | Find out more about the LLM International Energy Law | ||
| LLM International Human Rights Law | Our LLM International Human Rights Law is designed for law and non-law graduates who want to enhance their career and gain a Master’s qualification in law. This course will focus on forms of global and regional (international) human rights regulation in Europe, America and Africa, comparing the different systems and issues therein. You will develop a broad understanding of human rights law and theory, considering a variety of specific rights and other relevant international laws. | October, February | Find out more about the LLM International Human Rights | ||
| LLM Master of Law (International) | The LLM Master of Laws (International) allows law and non-law students who have a keen interest in international law to specialise in this growing and fascinating area of legal study. Students must select at least two approved International Law modules to satisfy the programme learning outcomes and complete their dissertation in an area of International Law. | October, February | Find out more about the LLM Master of Law (International) | ||
| LLM Master of Laws (General) | The Master of Law (General) is designed for law and non-law graduates who desire maximum flexibility in their choice of modules and dissertation topic. The programme design means that you can choose modules based on the criteria most important to you. | October, February | Find out more about the LLM Master of Laws (General) | ||
| LLM Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution | Our LLM Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution is designed for law and non-law graduates who want to enhance their career and gain a Master’s qualification in law. This course examines key aspects of alternative dispute resolution, including: negotiation; commercial arbitration; how to identify the most appropriate form of ADR; how to critically evaluate legal principles and practical solutions; and how to conduct and evaluate research relevant to your client’s needs. You will also cover mediation, in particular: the role of the mediator; the qualities and skills of an effective mediator; the structure of a mediation; mediation advocacy; drafting consent orders; position statements and settlement agreements; and practicing the art of mediation. This is a particularly practical course, where you will be expected to put into practice what you have learnt through simulated mediation and negotiation scenarios. | October, February | Find out more about the LLM Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution | ||
| LLM Medical Law and Ethics | Our LLM Medical Law and Ethics is designed for law and non-law graduates who want to enhance their career and gain a Master’s qualification in law. This course starts with an introduction to medical law and ethics, and medical law research. You’ll then consider the patient’s right to consent or to refuse medical treatment (protected by human rights law and common law). This will be examined in relation to competent and incompetent patients. You will continue by examining the beginnings of life including assisted conception, controlling fertility and abortion, followed by end of life including the right to die, euthanasia and assisted suicide. The course will also cover examination of mental health, medical negligence (including the impact on the NHS), organ donation, including the body as property and confidentiality. | October, February | Find out more about the LLM Medical Law and Ethics | ||
| LLM Mental Health Law | Our LLM Mental Health Law is designed for law and non-law graduates who want to enhance their career and gain a Master’s qualification in law. This course covers various aspects of mental health and the law associated with it, including: housing and society; overlaps with criminal and civil law; specifics as to employment and the application of the Mental Health Act; and the Mental Capacity Act in practice. You’ll examine the availability of services, regulation of mental health care providers and the relationship between society and people who live with mental disabilities | October, February | Find out more about the LLM Mental Health Law | ||
| LLM Public International Law | Our LLM Public International Law is designed for law and non-law graduates who want to enhance their career and gain a Master’s qualification in law. This course will introduce you to the nature, structure, legal sources and concepts of contemporary international law in addition to a number of key rules and principles. You will examine sources and hierarchy of international law and rules; international legal personality; the relationship between international and domestic law; issues relating to jurisdiction; the Law of Treaties; state responsibility; the peaceful settlement of international disputes and use of force. You will also consider issues of substantive public international law such as international humanitarian law and forced migration. | October, February | Find out more about the LLM Public International Law | ||
| MSc Legal Technology | Our Master of Sciences (MSc) in Legal Technology course is a postgraduate Master’s degree designed for law and non-law graduates who want to develop an in-depth knowledge of Legal Technology and how the legal landscape is being changed by technology. This exciting specialist field is perfect for the modern lawyer because it examines how innovative technologies are changing the way the legal sector operates. | October, February | Find out more about the MSc Legal Technology | ||
| US Bar Preparation Course | Developed in partnership with Themis, one of the largest US Bar exam preparation providers, this career-enhancing course will prepare you to pass the New York or California Bar Exam so you can qualify as an attorney for the New York or California Bar. This course has been designed especially for non-US law graduates and lawyers by building upon your existing knowledge and developing your legal analysis and communication skills. Themis’ unique expertise, combined with our experience as the UK’s longest-established specialist provider of legal education, will provide you with a strong understanding of US state law and the opportunity to work across borders. | Part-time, Online | There are no entry requirements for this course, however, there are eligibility requirements to sit the Bar Exam. Please ensure you are eligible to sit the exam before booking the course. | May – July, September – November | Find out more about the US Bar Preparation Course |
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