Kingston University

LLM Law

Kingston University

Course overview

The LLM Law degree at Kingston University is designed to enable students to have a better understanding of legal techniques and principles to give them the practical skills needed to succeed in the legal profession. Students will have the opportunity to apply the law to various legal settings and subject areas. 

Throughout the programme, students will have the opportunity to witness real-life legal issues and investigate how the law relates to topics such as technology, employment, and climate. Students can choose to take the full-time programme (one year) or the part-time one (two years). As part of the LLM,  they will undertake two optional modules in Term 1 and two optional modules in Term 2.

Entry requirements

To apply for this course, you will have to submit a personal statement, which should explain your reason for choosing the course and other relevant academic or professional details. You will also need an academic or employer reference. You may choose to upload their CV to show your work experience. 

Grade Requirements:

  • The typical offer for this programme is a 2:2 or above honours degree in law. Joint honours degrees where law is the major component (e.g., Accounting and Law or Combined Studies) can be accepted. 

English Proficiency:

  • If English is not your first language, you will need an overall IELTS score of 6.5, with at least 6.0 in each part. 
  • Other alternative requirements include tests such as TOEFL and PTE.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount

    Award: 10% discount on tuition fees.

    Up to 10% of fees

  • Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Award

    The Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Materials and Research Award is a £2,500 bursary, awarded each year to an MA Fashion or MA Sustainable Fashion student.

    Up to £2,500

  • Chevening Scholarships

    Award: Tuition fees, travel costs and living allowance subsidised.

  • International Merit-Based scholarships

    The scholarships are worth £5,000 towards your first year tuition fees.

    Up to £5,000

  • Niloufar Ebrahim Scholarship

    The scholarship will cover a portion of tuition fees for the applicant, up to the value of £1,000.

  • Postgraduate Progression Scholarship

    The Kingston University Postgraduate Progressions Scholarship offers a 15% reduction in postgraduate tuition fees.

  • The Kingston Impact Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee contribution to two MBA students.

    Up to £5,000

  • The Kingston MBA Scholarship

    Kingston University Business School is proud to offer a tuition fee scholarship of £5,000 to self-funded candidates.

    Up to £5,000

Career opportunities

Graduates with the LLM Law from Kingston University can pursue various career roles, including:

  • International Trade Lawyer
  • Corporate Counsel
  • Compliance Officer
  • Legal Consultant
  • Policy Advisor
  • Academic Researcher

Cost of study

For international students enrolling for the LLM Law at Kingston University, the tuition fee is £17,600 for the 2025-26 academic year.

Admission

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.

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