Course options
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Qualification
LLM - Master of Laws
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Location
City Campus (Wolverhampton)
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Study mode
Part time
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Start date
JAN
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Duration
1 year
Course summary
Why choose this course?
The course will provide you with the opportunity to develop in-depth knowledge of an area of chosen legal interest. It will encourage you to challenge current intellectual thinking whilst developing an advanced knowledge and ability to analyse your selected specialist area of law directly. The degree is suitable for qualified solicitors and barristers who are looking to enhance their career prospects. It is also suitable for students who have completed the Legal Practice Course or Bar Professional Training Course (formerly the Bar Vocational Course) but have not yet secured a training contract or pupillage.
The topic of legal research may be one arising from academic interest or a legal issue pertinent to your current expertise in legal practice. On this masters course you will be given the opportunity to design a bespoke qualification where you will critically analyse and understand complexities that can arise as well as challenging and informing global and comparative perspectives. The course is underpinned in many areas by internationally recognised research in addition to emerging research and advanced scholarship. It will challenge your thinking and stimulate your academic aspirations in the further specialist study of law.
The Masters in Law degree is awarded after the successful completion of the dissertation module incorporating advanced research methods. You will be supported by a supervisor and personal tutor during your studies on the course.
Career Paths
- The LLM top-up will enhance the career prospects of those already working in legal practice as well as those who have not yet secured a training contract.
- Upon completion of the course you could also consider further study at MPhil/PhD level.
Modules
Tuition fees
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£ 2,798per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
University of Wolverhampton
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University League Table
111th
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Campus address
University of Wolverhampton, Wulfruna Street, Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, WV1 1LY, England
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
101st out of 109 4
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Entry standards
/ Max 22197 44%109th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10059.0 59%100th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.24 81%11th
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