Overview

The degree of LLM by Research aims to consolidate and build on legal research and writing skills acquired through undergraduate legal studies. It enables you to plan, undertake and complete a 30,000 word dissertation, working independently but under specialist academic supervision, within your chosen field of law.

The topic of your dissertation can be chosen from any of the School's legal and criminological research areas.

The programme will enhance and develop your ability to manage and engage with both primary legal sources and academic literature on your chosen topic, present critical and engaged legal arguments, and maintain the coherence of those arguments over a substantial piece of written work.

Programme structure:

The framework of the LLM by Research allows you time and intellectual space to work in your chosen field, and to refine and develop this initial phase of the project for future doctoral work.

The programme does not have formal coursework elements, other than initial training seminars alongside PhD students.

This makes the LLM by Research a particularly attractive option for those wishing to undertake postgraduate research on a part-time basis, while pursuing legal practice or other employment.

Programme Structure

Areas of research include:

Company and commercial law

Comparative law

Constitutional and administrative law

Criminal law

Criminology and criminal justice

Environmental law

European law, policy and institutions

European private law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-04 00:00:00

More details

It is strongly recommended that you apply as early as possible, especially if you intend to apply for funding or a visa.

There are 2 round of application.

Language

English

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100

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in law, or a social science subject.

Entry to this programme is competitive. Meeting minimum requirements for consideration does not guarantee an offer of study.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

32000 GBP / year

≈ 32000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

16000 GBP / year

≈ 16000 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time tuition fees per year:

UK: £8,000.00

International: £16,000.00

Living costs

Edinburgh

United Kingdom

725 - 1167 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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