LLM Immigration Law (Taught)

A Master of Laws (LLM) in Immigration Law is a postgraduate degree designed for law and non-law graduates to enhance their academic legal knowledge. This internationally recognised Master’s course will give you the skills to progress within immigration law and can open up pathways to careers within judicial review, immigration practice, charity or NGO, international organisations, policy work and more.

The LLM Immigration Law is an innovative, flexible programme that will provide you with an in-depth knowledge of immigration law in practice. This course will explore issues such as British citizenship, naturalisation and registration as well as asylum claims, deportation and administrative removal. It will also focus on other topics such as illegal working, rent, and the human rights challenges in relation to immigration policy and the decisions. On completion of this LLM you will be equipped will the skills to critically evaluate these areas, and then offer practical suggestions with a solid reasoning for your solutions.

When you study the LLM Immigration Law with us you will:

• Be taught by our expert lecturers, including subject matter specialists, former and current practitioners, and research and teaching focused academics.

• Research and critically evaluate the key theories, concepts and principles of immigration law as applied in the UK.

• Learn about the context within which immigration law operates and interplays with other areas such as economics and politics.

• Benefit from strategic partnerships with firms, regulators and accreditation bodies, which inform our programme development.

• Improve your employability by gaining important transferable skills and mapping your career with our careers team.

• Strengthen your network - connect with other students, faculty and industry professionals on an international scale, and seek out opportunities for future placements and job opportunities.

• Enjoy flexibility - We understand that everyone’s circumstances are different. That’s why we offer a wide range of study modes (full-time, part-time, on campus, online) across our courses to provide you with the greatest choice and flexibility you need to succeed in your studies.

• Get ahead of the competition - gain in-depth knowledge of your topic of interest and become a subject expert, which will provide you with a competitive edge in the job market.

• Prepare for the future of Legal Technology – study modules in legal technology and gain insight into this emerging area of law.

Please note that, due to Home Office regulations, students who require a Student Route visa to study with us are not permitted to study online and can only choose face-to-face taught modules.

This course is currently available at our London Bloomsbury campus, as well as online.*

*Please note that campus locations are subject to change and may vary by intake and start date. Please check our website for more information.