Overview

With a focus on law, the Law and Political Economy programme at Birkbeck, University of London studies the links between economy, crime and punishment, as well as the relationship between property, trade, law and regulation.

Taught by internationally renowned experts from across the fields of law, business and politics, LLM/MSc Law and Political Economy gives you the opportunity to analyse political economy issues from different disciplinary perspectives and to evaluate complex theories and debates on the topic.

You will also receive training in critical research methods, before undertaking a supervised independent research project on a topic of your choice.

The programme is ideal if you wish to advance your career, or develop a new career path in law and criminal justice in the public, private or non-governmental sector. It also provides a strong foundation for PhD research in the area.

Careers and Employability

Graduates may use the degree to advance their existing career or to help them change or develop a new career path in, for example, law enforcement and criminal justice policy development, practice and analysis, from across the public, private and non-governmental sectors, including local and national government bodies, law enforcement and criminal justice agencies, think tanks, media outlets and universities.

Programme Structure

Modules include:

Critical Methods in Law & Society Research

Law Masters Research Project

Perspectives on Political Economy

Commons, Public Space and the Law

Constitutional Law in Practice: Regional Perspectives

Economic Approach to Law

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-14 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-10 00:00:00 , International

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The university recommends that applicants apply as early as possible and at least six weeks before the start of term.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Economics Political Science View 325 other Masters in Political Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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79

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62

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6.5

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General requirements

A least a second-class honours degree (2:2) in law, criminology, or a related discipline in the humanities or social sciences.

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Tuition Fees

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22410 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

12840 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Part-time home students: £7,080 per year
Part-time international students: £10,935 per year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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