Overview

The International Law and Social Justice programme from University of Brighton enables graduates in non-law related studies to convert to a career in law. Experienced lecturers at Brighton Law School will support you through this practice-led, skills-based course, integrating guest talks from local practitioners and judges.

Careers

You will be in a good position to embark on a legal career upon graduating, but good communication, problem-solving, analytical and research skills developed during your law degree are also relevant to many careers such as banking, insurance and Civil Service.This course is recognised as a qualifying law course, you will be able to progress directly to the vocational stage of training to become a barrister.

The School of Business and Law has strong links with the local legal profession and encourages you to complete vacation placements with solicitors’ firms, mini pupillages with barristers’ chambers and internships with other institutions. Recent Law graduates have joined companies in roles such as:

Alpha Shindara Legal, Legal Secretary

Aston Bond, Solicitor

Bennett Griffin, Trainee Solicitor

Bernard Chill & Axtell Solicitors, Trainee Solicitor

Blake Morgan LLP, Litigation Paralegal

BlueBay Asset Management, Compliance Intern

Carmelite Chambers, Barrister

Financial Ombudsman Service, Adjudicator

Fox William, Trainee Solicitor

G2 Legal, Junior Consultant

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contract Law

Public Law

Criminal Law

Land Law

European Union Law

Law of Torts

Equity and Trusts

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-29 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-12 00:00:00

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Generally there's no deadline for applying for a postgraduate course at Brighton.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brighton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Master of Laws (LLM) Social Policy View 137 other Masters in Social Policy in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

You must have obtained a good honours degree awarded by a recognised UK or Republic of Ireland institution (at least 2:2 standard if you want to qualify as a barrister).

Applicants with non-standard UK degrees or qualifications obtained overseas may need to obtain a Certificate of Academic Standing. Prospective barristers should obtain the certificate from the Bar Standards Board.

IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

17900 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17900 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

10950 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10950 GBP per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Brighton

815 - 1383 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for International Law and Social Justice.

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Brighton

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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