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LLM by Research Law at University of Edinburgh

University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The degree of LLM by Research aims to consolidate and build on legal research and writing skills acquired through undergraduate legal studies. It enables you to plan, undertake and complete a 30,000 word dissertation, working independently but under specialist academic supervision, within your chosen field of law.

Faculty: College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Department: Edinburgh Law School  |  Duration: 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Application information

Domestic applicants: GBP 14,390 a year (2027/8). Scotland and rest of UK fee rate, per year Source

International applicants: GBP 33,600 a year (2027/8). International/EU fee rate, per year Source

Duration: 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time

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