Overview

Nottingham Trent University Law School provides an International Legal Studies (Distance learning) award through distance learning to “top-up” professional legal qualifications or experience.

Careers and employability

We have a strong reputation for our Masters and professional courses and the study and successful completion of this course will provide an opportunity to enhance both your academic and professional profile.

It will build on your abilities by developing skills in research, legal writing and critical analysis, thereby developing a high level of knowledge and critical insight into your area of specialism. The learning environment provided is supportive and structured. This Masters is therefore highly relevant to the development of a career in professional legal practice or related profession.

The course can also assist you in seeking employment in the legal sector in the UK, or as an excellent grounding for an academic career around the world.

Programme Structure

Residential study will include:

the course

legal research methods and good academic writing and practice

how to use NTU's online resources as a distance learner

a question and answer session

social activities and group discussions.

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 4 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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More details

There are no masters application deadlines. Applications should be submitted before the end of July for September intake.

Language

English

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OTE

130

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

International Law Legal Studies View 61 other Masters in Legal Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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130

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Successful completion of:

Legal Practice Course, or

Bar Professional Training Course, or

Equivalent Professional Practice legal qualification in your home jurisdiction, or

The relevant accredited prior experiential learning.

We specify these minimum entry requirements, but we will assess you individually on your ability to benefit from the course. We sometimes offer places on the basis of non-standard entry qualifications, and industrial or professional experience.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

4160 GBP / year

≈ 4160 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

4160 GBP / year

≈ 4160 GBP / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for International Legal Studies (Distance learning).

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Funding

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