Overview

This International Economic Law, Justice and Development programme at Birkbeck, University of London is particularly well suited to (current and aspiring) lawyers and non-lawyers within non-governmental organisations, government departments and in-house corporate social responsibility departments, who wish to critically reflect on their role as practitioners.

Careers and Employability

Graduates go on to careers in the charity sector, local and national government, and law. Possible professions include barrister, solicitor, or civil service administrator. This degree is also useful in a variety of roles within charities, focusing on international development, as an advisor to a private company, or as part of a specialist law firm.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Advanced Contemporary Issues in Islamic Law: Theory and Practice

Advanced Intellectual Property Law

Commons, Public Space and the Law

Constitutional Law in Practice: Regional Perspectives

Cultures of Human Rights

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

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Economics International Law Business Law View 347 other Masters in Economics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

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Other requirements

General requirements

A second-class honours degree (2:2) or above in law or a related discipline. We welcome other relevant qualifications and appropriate professional training and experience.

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

22410 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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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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