Overview
Law General from Birkbeck, University of London will provide you with substantive knowledge of a wide range of contemporary legal topics and introduce you to key critical legal theories and methodologies.
Quick Facts:
- Our teaching is underpinned by legal, critical, policy, social sciences and humanities-oriented perspectives. You will be introduced to cutting-edge theoretical debates and perspectives that support understanding of the relationship between law, politics, economy, environment, art and the creative industries, technology and justice.
- You can look forward to a stimulating learning environment, alongside others with diverse backgrounds and professional experiences. Our students include those with pre-existing knowledge or experience of law, and those with a desire to pursue a specialism in this area. This course is ideal if you would like to advance in your existing career or are ambitious to carve out a new career path.
- On the LLM Law General you will benefit from the use of sophisticated learning resources and the expert direction of high-level research academics.
- You can choose any module on offer on our postgraduate law courses, ranging from human rights to critical legal studies, law and new technologies, international economic law, environmental law and criminology. This enables you to tailor the course to your own professional or research interests.
- A personal supervisor will help you choose the best path through this wide range of options and provide you with support if you undertake a research dissertation option.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Intellectual Property Law
- Commons, Public Space and the Law
- Constitutional Law in Practice: Regional Perspectives
- Economic Approach to Law
- Environmental Problems and the Law
- Equality and the Law
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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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
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Civil & Private Law View 131 other Masters in Civil & Private Law in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A second-class honours degree (2:2 or above) from a UK university, or an equivalent international qualification.
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests.
- If you are not from the UK and you do not already have residency here, you may need to apply for a visa.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents22410 GBP / year≈ 22410 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents12840 GBP / year≈ 12840 GBP / year
Additional Details
- Part-time home students: £7,080 per year
- Part-time international students: £10,935 per year
Living costs
London
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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