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LLM - Professional Legal Practice

University of Strathclyde

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    LLM - Master of Laws

  • Location

    Online Campus

  • Study mode

    Distance / Online

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Study with us research based ‘top up’ to allow Diploma of Professional Legal Practice graduates to upgrade to an LLMeligible graduates will be able to focus on a particular area of law and legal practice by way of an extended, 15,000 word dissertationprogramme is offered by online learning allowing flexibility for students Why this course? This course is designed specifically for graduates with both a qualifying law degree and a Diploma in Legal Practice/Professional Legal Practice. It operates as a research based ‘top-up’ for Diploma graduates. It allows graduates of the Diploma to build on their previous study and focus on a particular area of law and legal practice by way of an extended, 15,000 word dissertation. The aim of this course is to offer suitably qualified graduates the opportunity to gain enhanced legal research skills as well as to engage in in-depth study of your chosen area of interest. Whether you have already commenced your legal career and want to undertake a research project on something relevant to your professional practice, or you are just starting out in your career and want to undertake research in a particular area with a view to developing your understanding and enhancing your employment prospects, this course will provide you with the skills and relevant supervision to write a Masters’ level dissertation. This will allow you to demonstrate distinctiveness over others by enhancing your skill-set and knowledge of your chosen area of study.

Application deadline

11/08/2025

Tuition fees

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£ 6,080per year

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University of Strathclyde

University of Strathclyde

  • University League Table

    38th

  • Campus address

    John Anderson Campus, 16 Richmond Street, Glasgow, Glasgow, G1 1XQ, United Kingdom

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Welcoming almost 30,000 students from over 140 countries, Strathclyde offers a supportive and vibrant university experience for students of all backgrounds.
Strathclyde offers numerous scholarships and funding opportunities to support students in their studies.
It's home to an International Study Centre offering international students the option to complete pre-master's programmes.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Law

    23rd out of 112 11

  • Entry standards

    / Max 235
    208 89%

    3rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    85.0 85%

    22nd

    5

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.17 79%

    31st

    8

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