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Law and Society (Legal Research) LLM

Newcastle University

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  • Qualification

    LLM - Master of Laws

  • Location

    Newcastle University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    12 months

Course summary

Our Law and Society (Legal Research) LLM is ideal preparation for a PhD. It will give you the knowledge, insights and analytical skills to proceed to a career in academia or the public, voluntary or private sectors.

Overview

This LLM Law can be taken as a standalone course before undertaking PhD study.

It also forms the initial training component for the four-year (LLM plus PhD) ESRC Northern Ireland/ North East (NINE) Doctoral Training Centre.

This Master of Laws is ideal if you want to gain advanced research skills that will allow you to progress to PhD level study in the field of law and society. You'll study key legal topics relevant to law and society. You can choose from a range of optional modules suited to your specific interests.

What you'll learn

You'll study governance and policy in the national, European and international context through this LLM Law. You'll develop knowledge and expertise in:

  • legal problem-solving
  • qualitative and quantitative research methods
  • the key principles in a variety of legal subjects

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 23,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Newcastle University

  • University League Table

    26th

  • Campus address

    Newcastle University, King’s Gate, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, NE1 7RU, England

Newcastle University is a global leader in ageing and health, data, cities and place, one planet, culture and creative arts.
Degree programmes are shaped by strong links with national and international businesses with opportunities for professional accreditation and placements.
Dedicated teams support students during application, before arrival and as they settle into life in the UK.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    24th out of 109 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 221
    158 71%

    24th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    88.0 88%

    8th

    6
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.97 74%

    79th

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