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LLM by Research at University of Greater Manchester

University of Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The LLM by Research is a specialist MPhil route focused on a period of dedicated legal research, ideal preparation for doctoral study or for enhancing a career in the legal profession. It is governed by the same Postgraduate Research Regulations as the MPhil.

Faculty: School of Law  |  Duration: Full-time or part-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Bolton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Planning and completion of a dissertation of up to 40,000 words under the supervision of academic specialists in a chosen field of law or legal philosophy, defended by oral examination.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Upper second class honours degree (2:1) in a relevant subject or equivalent overseas qualification. IELTS overall 6.5 with no component below 6.0 if English is not your first language. For PhD programmes a postgraduate qualification and/or some research training or relevant professional development is desirable. Applicants contact the relevant Research Coordinator, submit a research proposal with the application form, and shortlisted candidates are interviewed.

Duration: Full-time or part-time

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