LLM Law with Corporate Governance at Robert Gordon University

Programme overview

Explore the intersection of law and corporate governance with our LLM programme. Designed for aspiring legal and governance professionals, this course offers critical insights into regulatory frameworks, ethical leadership, corporate accountability and sustainability in a global context. Our LLM in Law with Corporate Governance provides a rigorous academic foundation for understanding the legal and governance structures shaping modern corporations.

Faculty: Multiple Schools | Duration: 16 months full-time (online learning); 12 months full-time (online learning); 36 months part-time (online learning) | Study mode: full-time (online learning); part-time (online learning) | Intake: January; September | Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

The programme combines rigorous legal analysis with governance theory, equipping graduates to influence corporate decision-making and policy development. Through seminars, case studies, and independent research, learners develop advanced skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, and scholarly writing. This course is delivered online on full-time or part-time, with flexible learning support for professionals seeking to balance study with career commitments.

Career pathways

Graduates of the LLM Law with Corporate Governance are equipped for diverse roles in law, governance, and business. Career opportunities include positions such as: Corporate Governance Specialist, Compliance Officer, Legal Counse, Risk Manager, Company Secretary, Regulatory Affairs Advisor.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants will normally hold a 2:2 undergraduate honours degree or its equivalent in Law, Business, and other related disciplines. Applicants with relevant work experience will be considered on a case by case basis. Applicants whose first language is not English should have an IELTS of 6.5 overall, with no component lower than 5.5, or an equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 7,870 a year (2026/2027). Scottish students, full time on campus, over 1 year Source

International applicants: GBP 17,250 a year (2026/2027). International students, full time on campus, over 1 year Source

Intake: January; September

Duration: 16 months full-time (online learning); 12 months full-time (online learning); 36 months part-time (o

Apply through the official page: https://www.rgu.ac.uk/study/courses/pgcert-pgdip-llm-law-with-corporate-governance#apply

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