Postgraduate study

The Master of Laws (LLM) at the University of Leicester is a one-year campus-based Masters degree that will provide an outstanding foundation for legal and other careers. You will enhance your general legal skills with the LLM, or specialise in a particular stream of the law, such as international human rights law or international commercial law. You will be taught by staff with expertise across legal boundaries and our small-group teaching will integrate the ‘internationally excellent’ research of Leicester Law School.

Modules, delivery methods and assessments shown are subject to change.

Master of Laws (LLM)
1 year, full-time
This is for you if... you want to create your own programme from a wide range of topics to suit your specialisms and interests to enhance your legal skills and knowledge.

Health Law LLM
1 year, full-time
This is for you if... you want to explore topical legal, ethical and moral dilemmas that go to the heart of how we live and die, with a focus on addressing inequalities in health.

International Business and Corporate Law LLM
1 year, full-time
This is for you if... you want to enhance your legal skills and knowledge associated with business transactions and corporate law at national and international levels.

International Commercial Law LLM
1 year, full-time
This is for you if... you want a career in the globalised economy and are seeking opportunities in the highly competitive area of international markets and the commercial world.

International Human Rights Law LLM
1 year, full-time
This is for you if... you are interested in exploring how international human rights law addresses the major challenges facing the world today. You will love this stream if you are interested in world affairs and how politics and international institutions intersect with international law.

International Law LLM
1 year, full-time
This is for you if... you want a flexible programme that will give you an in-depth understanding of both public and private international law and will equip you with the advanced knowledge of the rules and principles that govern the way nations deal with each other.

Public International Law LLM
1 year, full-time
This is for you if... you want expertise in the law which governs relations between states, international organizations, corporations and individuals on a worldwide scale.

Distance learning

We also offer an Employment Law LLM, PGDip degree by distance learning.