Law LLM
Entry requirements
A minimum of a 2:2 undergraduate degree in Law, or a joint honours degree where Law has been studied to an appropriate level. This course is aimed primarily at law graduates, legal practitioners (solicitors and barristers) from the UK and other jurisdictions, and politics and business graduates with some knowledge of law.
Each application will be considered on its merits and the final decision will be made by CU Recruitment and Admissions limited, including consideration of those not possessing a first degree but with suitable work experience.
Months of entry
January, September
Course content
We live in a society governed by a complex legal framework but how much do we really understand the rights we have and the obligations we must abide by in our global society?
Our LLM in Law course will provide you with an opportunity to focus on international and comparative law, while developing skills, knowledge and experience to help you stand out in the global graduate market. You will be introduced to the relevant rules, values and institutions of comparative and international law, which then feed into, and aim to challenge your learning, through study topics including public international law, international human rights, commercial law, and corporate social responsibility.
Benefitting from over 50 years’ experience of teaching Law and giving you the opportunity to participate in CMI accredited module, our LLM in Law offers plenty of ways to help to develop your skills and stand out in the global graduate market. You can also undertake professional experience of up to a year during your course, which could help to further skills needed in your future career.
Professional experience option
This master's programme provides you with the additional option to apply for a professional experience opportunity during your first semester with us. The professional experience opportunity is designed to further develop your skills and knowledge with the aim of maximising your employability prospects.
Please note that the optional professional experience modules incur an additional tuition fee, which for 1 semester of professional experience is £1,333.33, for 2 semesters of professional experience is £2,666.67, and for 3 semesters of professional experience is £4,000.
Professional experience opportunities are not guaranteed, and while you will be responsible for sourcing any opportunity, you will have the support of our Talent Team in doing so. This is subject to competitive application, availability, meeting any applicable visa requirements and additional costs may apply. Find out more about the professional experience option.
Information for international students
This course requires IELTS of 6.5 overall, with no component lower than 5.5. Pre-sessional English is available if required.
Fees and funding
For advice and guidance on tuition fees and student loans visit our Postgraduate Finance page and see the university's Tuition Fee and Refund Terms and Conditions.
We offer a range of International scholarships to students all over the world. For more information, visit our International Scholarships page.
Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching, assessments, facilities and support services. There may be additional costs not covered by this fee such as accommodation and living costs, recommended reading books, stationery, printing and re-assessments should you need them, optional oversea field trips and any costs associated with securing, attending or completing a placement (whether in the UK or abroad). See website for more details
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- LLM
- part time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Coventry Law School
- cls.recruitment.fbl@coventry.ac.uk