Overview

Through the Law course from Lancaster University you’ll work with our leading academics to gain essential legal skills and in-depth technical knowledge. You’ll have the flexibility to choose from modules that match your interests and ambitions, as you prepare for your next career move.

The course is suitable for you if you are:

Aiming to work in the legal sector and need a wider, critical appreciation of the law

Already working in the legal system and want a higher-level qualification

Looking for in-depth knowledge in technical legal areas

Needing to enhance your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Wishing to progress to a PhD in law or a related subject

Career opportunities:

LLM Law you’ll build a network of academics, peers and alumni. These connections will help broaden your perspective, boost your expertise, and prepare for whatever you decide to do next.

You can choose to take the next step in your career, contribute to important legal research or enhance your existing role. The skills of critical thinking, research evaluation and effective communication are in demand in both public and private sectors and within and outside of the legal profession.

Our graduates work in a range of organisations including:

Law Firms

NGOs

Charities

Judicial services

Academia

Consultancy services

International corporations

To show our commitment to your success, we work with two Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) training providers – Barbri and BPP. These organisations provide out students with discounts, free training modules, masterclasses and events, and careers advice.

This course is also the ideal stepping stone to PhD study, where you can carry out in-depth research into an area of law that interests you.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Law Dissertation
Research Methods in Law
Business and Human Rights
Corporate Governance
Corporations and Sustainable Development
Corporations in International Business Law
Environmental Law in International Context

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00

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More details

You can apply for LLM programmes at any time of the year.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lancaster, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Public Law View 202 other Masters in Public Law in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

2:2 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in Law or any other subject.
We will also consider applications on an individual basis if you have a qualification that is not included on our list of international qualifications, or experience in professional legal practice.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

25320 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

12190 GBP / year

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Living costs

Lancaster

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 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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Overview

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Lancaster

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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