Overview
The General Law course at Kingston University is a flexible, rigorous masters programme: you can take modules at a high academic level in any area of law that interests you. We combine excellent, rigorous academic teaching with opportunities to engage with the professional world and to develop your professional network.
The Department of Law has a team of highly skilled academics, some of whom combine teaching with legal practice. This helps to ensure that the courses are constantly refreshed with the latest industry thinking and practice, and provides you with the opportunity to mix with people who can provide hands-on experience and insight into their area of legal work.
Careers
Many of the graduates from this course go on to complete their solicitor or barrister training or join graduate schemes in a range of areas including procurement and contracts; in-house legal advice or compliance.
Our LLM graduates have gone on to work for law firms, private business, government, NGO's and charitable organisations. They work in a breadth of roles with job titles including assistant solicitor, barrister, paralegal, partner, lawyer, legal advisor, judge, consultant, policy compliance manager, general counsel, company secretary and senior associate.
Programme Structure
Modules included:
- Company Law
- Arbitration
- Law of International Trade
- Labour Law in the Global Economy
- Energy and Climate Change Law
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, applications will close when the course is full
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
International Law Master of Laws (LLM) View 356 other Masters in Master of Laws (LLM) in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- a honours degree in law (usually a 2:2 degree or above); or
- a joint honours degree (2:2 or above), where the major component is in law (for example, Accounting and Law or Combined Studies); or
- a Graduate Diploma in Law (CPE), Legal Practice Course or Bar Professional Training Course; or
- a qualification as a solicitor or barrister.
Tuition Fee
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International
15400 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15400 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
10260 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10260 GBP per year during 12 months.
UK students tuition fees:
- MSc part time: £5,643
- MSc part time: £8,470
Living costs for London
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.