
LLM Law
Aberystwyth UniversityAberystwyth, United Kingdom
Course overview
You will be given a thorough grounding in legal theory and practice to make you ready for the rigorous demands of the modern legal workplace. This study of legal theory is balanced with the investigation of an array of fascinating case studies to illuminate your study and put you in touch with an authentic experience of legal cases.
Why study
LLM Law at Aberystwyth University? 96.5% of the Department of Law & Criminology publications were judged to be of an internationally recognised standard or higher in the most recent research assessment - REF 2014 Academic staff in the Department of Law and Criminology are active in research and publication and participate in national and international debate and policy-making in legal and related fields Aberystwyth is a multinational community. The Department of Law & Criminology participates actively in international and European academic networks and frequently hosts visits by academics and experts from other countries Expansive research is carried out within the Department across a range of research areas and within a range of research centres (including the Centre for Age, Gender and Social Justice see: https://choice.aber.ac.uk/about/ ) Postgraduates integrate into our research culture through Departmental research seminars and student conferences Opportunity to meet regularly with your Personal Tutor who will guide and assist you with both your studies and future career planning Benefit from a mature and well-stocked library for Law, supported by a subject specialist librarian to assist you with your studies and from generous information technology provision We are adjacent to the National Library of Wales, one of five UK copyright libraries in the UK Aberystwyth University is a top 50 university for research power and intensity - REF 2014.
Key highlights
- Balances legal theory with in-depth investigation of real case studies
- Taught by staff active in national and international legal policy-making
- Research seminars and student conferences integrate postgraduates into research culture
- Regular Personal Tutor meetings support studies and career planning
- Well-stocked law library with a subject specialist librarian
- Next to the National Library of Wales, a UK copyright library
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — 2:2 Bachelors (Honours) or equivalent in a law or related social science degree English Language Requirements IELTS 6.5 with minimum 5.5 in each component, or equivalent Other Requirements Applicants are encouraged to su…
Scholarships
AberDoc Scholarship
Tuition fees (up to the UK (Home) rate of £5,006 per annum). A maintenance allowance of approximately £20,780 per annum and access to a travel and conference fund (max. £1000 per annum) will also be provided.
AberGrad Scholarship
A £1,000 tuition fee discount is available to Aberystwyth graduates.
Up to £1,000Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship
UK First Honours degree will be eligible for a £3,000 discount; UK Upper Second (2:1) or Lower Second (2:2) degree will receive a £2,000 discount.
Careers this course leads to
- Solicitor
- Barrister
- Legal adviser
- In-house counsel
- Policy adviser
- Legal researcher
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Aberystwyth University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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