LLM (including specialist pathways) at University of Derby

The LLM course combines academic and theoretical knowledge. You will develop your understanding of the interaction between law and policy at an international level, enabling you to contribute to organisations and commercial enterprises operating across the global policy arena. You can choose to study a broad-based general LLM or follow a specific pathway towards a specialist LLM award: We are committed to providing a rich, rewarding learning experience.

Faculty: College of Health and Humanities  |  Department: Law  |  Duration: Full-time: 1 year, Part-time: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time also available)  |  Intake: September, January  |  Location: Derby, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Your core and option modules are based on whether you are studying the general LLM pathway or a specialist named pathway. Whichever route you choose, you will take the following core modules:

Career pathways

An LLM is considered to be essential for the pursuit of an academic career. With the focus on research skills at its heart – and a high level of flexibility providing many diverse opportunities to specialise – the Derby LLM programme is an ideal springboard to MPhil or PhD studies.

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