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LLM by Research (Law) at University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The LLM by Research is a Master’s degree path that allows you to improve your research skills and conduct independent investigation on any legal topic of your choice.

Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

Career pathways

There are many opportunities at the University of Aberdeen to develop your knowledge, gain experience and build a competitive set of skills to enhance your employability. This is essential for your future career success.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first or upper-second class Honours degree in law or a relevant discipline; or any international equivalent “Postgraduate Higher” English requirements: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/international/requirements-pg-266.php The application process is free, no payment is required. To apply, please upload the following documents: Your undergraduate and postgraduate transcripts; Your graduation certificates or diplomas; Your C.V.; A Research Proposal; Your Personal Statement on why you want to study for a LLM by Research. Please limit to a maximum of 2 pages of A4 paper; Your letters of recommendation. In addition, you can also submit: Examples of previous academic writing, which could include previous dissertations, theses, or published research articles. Other evidence of your experience of research and writing. Your application should be accompanied by a research proposal. This tells us about what you want to research and why it is important that the topic be researched. Please visit our School of Law webpages for details of what to include in your research proposal. Please be aware that your research proposal may be passed through originality checking software.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Full-time Home/RUK research rate (set by UKRI); part-time is 50% of the full-time rate. Source

International applicants: GBP 21,700 a year (2026/27). Full-time international rate for research degrees admitted 2026/27; part-time is 50% of the full-time rate. Source

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