Master of Laws (LLM) (F25) (Taught)

In this LLM, you’ll explore how law responds to complex modern challenges while examining contemporary legal issues within wider social, political and ethical contexts. You’ll analyse legal sources, investigate key debates and develop advanced research skills. A substantial dissertation enables you to focus on a topic aligned with your professional interests or career goals. Along the way, you’ll strengthen your critical thinking, legal analysis and project planning skills. By the end, you’ll have the expertise and confidence to contribute to legal or policy work, progress into specialist roles, or prepare for doctoral study.

Key features of this course

• Explore a variety of legal topics in their wider societal context

• Critically evaluate a range of research and analysis techniques

• Conduct research on a topic of relevance to your professional or personal interests

• Enhance your employability by demonstrating practical skills in planning and project delivery

To gain this qualification, you need 180 credits. You'll study three compulsory 60-credit modules.

You'll study the following:

• Exploring modern legal issues
  Explore modern legal issues across areas including business, human rights, and technology while developing critical thinking, independent research, and key academic and employability skills.

• Investigating law in context – planned for November 2027

• Legal dissertation – planned for November 2028