Law LLM

Law

Learning Mode

Full-time, On Campus

Duration

1 Year (Full-time)

Start date

September

Qualification

Master of Laws (LLM)

Fees

£21,600 (full program)*

Location

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

About the Course

The Law LLM at Newcastle University offers advanced legal training with flexibility to specialise in a wide range of areas including international law, environmental law, commercial law, and human rights. Whether you’re a recent graduate or a practicing lawyer, this degree will deepen your understanding of legal principles, sharpen your critical thinking, and prepare you for careers in international law, policy, academia, and beyond.

You’ll join a diverse, global cohort and engage in intellectually stimulating modules led by research-active academics. With access to Newcastle Law School’s modern facilities and legal databases, your learning experience will be rooted in real-world application, academic excellence, and global relevance.

Why choose Law LLM at Newcastle?

Industry Connected

Newcastle links with legal firms, courts, and policy bodies, offering workshops, lectures, and seminars.

Global Opportunities

Study cross-border law with an international cohort, preparing for careers in diplomacy, NGOs, and global institutions.

Professional Accreditation

LLM supports further legal training or research; widely recognised by global legal bodies and employers.

Course Overview

The Law LLM offers a broad and critical understanding of legal systems and their interaction with policy, society, and international frameworks. You can tailor your studies through a wide range of optional modules across legal disciplines and complete a dissertation in your area of interest.

The programme is designed to enhance your legal reasoning, research capabilities, and written advocacy—equipping you with skills that are highly valued in legal practice, government, and international institutions.

Course Duration

1 Year Full-Time
(September 2025 – September 2026)

Taught Modules:

Delivered in Semester 1 (Autumn) and Semester 2 (Spring)
Followed by Dissertation in the Summer

Students must complete 180 credits:

120 credits from taught modules
60 credits from a supervised dissertation

Course Curriculum

Core Module:

Legal Research Skills and Methods (20 credits)

Optional Modules may include:

International Human Rights Law
Environmental Law and Sustainable Development
International Commercial Arbitration
EU Law and Governance
Law of the World Trade Organization
Artificial Intelligence and Law
Global Migration and the Law
Public International Law

Dissertation (60 credits):
Undertake independent legal research on a topic of your choice, with expert academic supervision.

Assessment methods include essays, written assignments, legal analysis, presentations, and a final dissertation. There are no formal exams.

Admission Requirements

A 2:1 honours degree (or international equivalent) in Law or a related subject (e.g. Politics, International Relations, Philosophy)
Applicants with relevant work experience or a 2:2 may be considered on a case-by-case basis

English Language Requirements:

IELTS 6.5 overall (minimum 6.5 in writing, and 6.0 in other components) or equivalent qualification

Applicants from non-common law jurisdictions or non-legal backgrounds may be required to complete a foundational module.

Fees and Funding

International Tuition Fee:
£21,600 (full program)

Scholarships and Financial Support:

Vice-Chancellor’s Global Scholarships (up to £4,000)
Chevening Scholarships (for eligible countries)
Commonwealth Shared Scholarships
Country-specific awards and bursaries

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the LLM go on to successful careers in:

International Law Firms and Legal Practice
Government and Diplomatic Services
United Nations and Global NGOs
Corporate Legal Teams
Human Rights Advocacy
Academic Research and PhD Studies

This programme provides a competitive edge for students seeking work in international law, public policy, or transitioning into doctoral study.

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