LLM Employment Law and Practice (Distance Learning) at De Montfort University

Programme overview

Explore one of the most dynamic and socially relevant areas of law, all while maintaining your career. Our LLM in Employment Law and Practice is now available via Distance Learning, offering professionals the flexibility to study around their schedule and strike a better work-life balance.

Faculty: Faculty of Business and Law | Duration: Two years part-time | Study mode: online | Intake: September | Location: Leicester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Principles of Employment Law, Individual Employment Rights, Dissertation Preparation, Collective Rights and Redundancy, Equal Opportunities and Discrimination in the Workplace, Dissertation.

Career pathways

An LLM Employment Law and Practice will open up a wide range of career opportunities as you develop a broad base of skills that are in great demand with global employers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants are expected to have background knowledge of law or a discipline related to the LLM (usually an undergraduate degree or professional qualifications). Applicants will normally hold a degree with a minimum pass of 2:2, or equivalent overseas qualification, or an equivalent professional qualification. A degree in law is preferred but is not essential; If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential; More courses like this; LLM International Commercial Law and Practice; LLM Medical Law, Ethics and Practice; LLM Criminal Justice; LLM Sustainability, Social Justice and Human Rights Law.

Domestic applicants: GBP 8,496 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee; UK/home rate Source

International applicants: GBP 8,496 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee; EU and international rate Source

Intake: September

Duration: Two years part-time

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