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Taught by Leicester Law School
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Course description
Course description
What you’ll study
The programme is structured around four core areas:
- Individual Employment Relations: Explore employment contracts, wages, working time, and access to employment rights.
- Equality Law: Understand anti-discrimination laws covering race, sex, disability, religion, and family-friendly rights like flexible working.
- Termination of Employment: Examine unfair dismissal, redundancy, and TUPE transfers.
- International Labour Law and Collective Rights: Discover how global labour standards, human rights, and trade union law operate in the field of employment.
You’ll also complete a dissertation on a topic of your choice, guided by an expert supervisor, allowing you to develop original research and critical analysis skills.
Your career, your future
Graduates of this programme gain not only in-depth knowledge but also the ability to critically evaluate and apply employment law in practical scenarios. Whether you’re looking to advance your legal career, specialise in employment law, or simply explore this fascinating field, this course is for you.
PGDip option
Prefer a shorter route? Our Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) follows the same structure and materials as the LLM but without the dissertation. You can still upgrade to the LLM at a later date by registering for the dissertation (and paying the fee difference).
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
2:1 degree or equivalent professional qualifications (CIPD Foundation Certificate (Level 3), Associate Diploma (Level 5) or Advanced Diploma (Level 7) combined with appropriate practical experience.
- 1 reference (academic, if studied within last 5 years; otherwise professional)
- IELTS (Academic) 6.5 or equivalent if English is not first language
English Language Requirements
IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability.
International Qualifications
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Fees and funding
UK Students
Starting in October 2026
- LLM: £11,200
- PGDip: £7,460
There is a fee discount for companies and institutions where two or more colleagues from the same organisation apply for one of our two masters degrees. This is a 10% deduction each year from either the single yearly payment or the final instalment.
Find out more about tuition fees, scholarships and funding.
International Students
Starting in October 2026
- LLM: £11,200
- PGDip: £7,460
There is a fee discount for companies and institutions where two or more colleagues from the same organisation apply for one of our two masters degrees. This is a 10% deduction each year from either the single yearly payment or the final instalment.
Careers and employability
Careers and employability
Our supported distance learning and part-time routes enable you to apply your new skills to your current employment role immediately, allowing you to benefit from the course straight away.
Although you are enrolled on a Distance Learning course you are encouraged to use the facilities on campus whenever you can, including specific career-focused events such as our Law Fair, which is held annually and attracts more than 40 law firms and other graduate employers.
We have two members of staff who are dedicated law careers tutors on campus and are on hand to discuss career options, upcoming opportunities and give advice about different firms.
We host a wide range of external speakers every year, representing the whole legal profession.
Our Careers and Employability Service is here to support you – by email, phone or skype – with advice on interviews, CVs, work experience and more. From registration to Graduation and beyond, they are here to help you reach your professional goals.
Related courses
Course structure
LLM
LLM
Core modules
- Individual Employment Relations (double module)
- Equality at Work (double module)
- Termination of Employment and Individual Dispute Resolution (double module)
- International Labour Law, Human Rights and Trade Union Law (double module)
- Employment Law Dissertation
The modules listed reflect those currently available to students. Every year, we review our modules and their content to ensure that our courses maintain the best academic and student experience possible. Whilst this does mean elements of your course may change in future academic years, it ensures your course is giving you a research-inspired education and preparing you for your future.
PGDip
PGDip
Core modules
- Individual Employment Relations (double module)
- Equality at Work (double module)
- Termination of Employment and Individual Dispute Resolution (double module)
- International Labour Law, Human Rights and Trade Union Law (double module)
The modules listed reflect those currently available to students. Every year, we review our modules and their content to ensure that our courses maintain the best academic and student experience possible. Whilst this does mean elements of your course may change in future academic years, it ensures your course is giving you a research-inspired education and preparing you for your future.
Why Leicester?
Be assessed by coursework only and have maximum flexibility to study alongside your other commitments.
Learn from acknowledged national experts who are the leading thinkers within the field.
Be part of our strong and supportive distance learning community and receive individual guidance from your own Personal Tutor.
Teaching and learning
The course is taught by guided distance learning independent study.
Assessment
The course is assessed by means of module assignments and a dissertation (the dissertation requirement is applicable to those who are registered for the LLM degree).
Key dates
Start date: 6 October 2025
Application deadline for October 2025 start: 15 September 2025
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| Course | Qualification | Duration | Start Dates | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Employment Law | Qualification LLM | Duration 2 years by distance learning | Start Dates October each year | Availability Apply Now |
| Course Employment Law | Qualification PGDip | Duration 18 months by distance learning | Start Dates October each year | Availability Apply Now |
Leicester Law School is a place where you really grow. The lecturers are friendly and approachable, and the modules are diverse, interesting and engaging.