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LLM by Research

Programme

As the programme does not have formal coursework elements, the LLM by Research is a particularly attractive option for those wishing to undertake postgraduate research on a part-time basis while pursuing legal practice or other employment.


Click here to apply for the LLM by Research

Programme

As the programme does not have formal coursework elements, the LLM by Research is a particularly attractive option for those wishing to undertake postgraduate research on a part-time basis while pursuing legal practice or other employment.


Click here to apply for the LLM by Research

Application

Applications for the LLM open on 1st November each year and close on the 31st July each year.

The minimum basic admission requirement for the LLM by research degrees is UK Upper Second Class (2:1) honours degree or its international equivalent, in Law or Social Sciences.

If your first language is not English, you will be required to show that you have obtained one of the following:
  • Grade 7 in the British Council's IELTS test (with at least 6.5 in each section)
  • 100 in the TOEFL internet based test (with no score lower than 23 in each section)
  • Grade B in the Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English
  • Grade A in the Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English
  • 67 in the Pearson Test of English (with no score lower than 61 in each of the “Communicative Skills” sections – “Enabling Skills” section scores are not considered)

Your application must include:
  • Two academic references
  • Previous academic transcripts for all past degree programmes (please upload the full transcript showing results from all years of study)
  • Degree certificates showing award of degree
  • An English language proficiency test (if required)
  • You do not need to attach a separate research proposal, but you should summarise their intended field of research on the relevant section of the postgraduate application form.

More information here. 

Application

Applications for the LLM open on 1st November each year and close on the 31st July each year.

The minimum basic admission requirement for the LLM by research degrees is UK Upper Second Class (2:1) honours degree or its international equivalent, in Law or Social Sciences.

If your first language is not English, you will be required to show that you have obtained one of the following:
  • Grade 7 in the British Council's IELTS test (with at least 6.5 in each section)
  • 100 in the TOEFL internet based test (with no score lower than 23 in each section)
  • Grade B in the Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English
  • Grade A in the Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English
  • 67 in the Pearson Test of English (with no score lower than 61 in each of the “Communicative Skills” sections – “Enabling Skills” section scores are not considered)

Your application must include:
  • Two academic references
  • Previous academic transcripts for all past degree programmes (please upload the full transcript showing results from all years of study)
  • Degree certificates showing award of degree
  • An English language proficiency test (if required)
  • You do not need to attach a separate research proposal, but you should summarise their intended field of research on the relevant section of the postgraduate application form.

More information here.