Course overview
An online route to complete a full LLM if you already hold a relevant postgraduate law qualification such as a PGDip.
This is a Level 7 postgraduate course, usually completed in one year of full-time study.
What you’ll study
Typical topics include:
- Advanced legal research
- Dissertation in your chosen area of law
Exact modules vary by institution — your adviser will share the full module list for the place you choose.
Entry requirements
- A relevant postgraduate law qualification (such as a PGDip) to top up
- A UK bachelor’s degree (usually 2:2 or above) or an international equivalent
- Relevant work experience may be considered if you don’t meet the usual grades
- International applicants: English at IELTS 6.0–6.5 or equivalent
- A personal statement and an up-to-date CV
Career paths
- Legal practice
- Legal research
- Further study
How UEC helps
Our advisers are free for students. We check your eligibility, compare the institutions offering this course, help with your application, assessment and interview, and guide you through Student Finance.
