LLM Law
Course overview
The LLM in Law at the University of Sussex is a 1-year full-time programme that provides students with an understanding of the legal systems in our society. Students will gain advanced research skills, work with peers, learn from experts, and develop analytical and critical thinking skills. Modules covered in this course include Criminology in Theory and Method, Law of International Business Transactions, Principles of International Law, Economic Crime, and Governance of the Global Digital Economy.
In this programme, students will also gain advanced legal research skills, which will be used to design and conduct a substantial research project on a subject they are passionate about while collaborating with peers from different professional backgrounds.
Entry requirements
Applicants for the LLM Law at the University of Sussex should hold a degree in Law or a related field such as Economics, Finance, International Relations, Political Science, History, Criminology, Criminal Justice, or Sociology. However, candidates with qualifications in other subject areas, as well as those with relevant professional experience or equivalent standing, may also be considered.
Grade Requirements:
- Applicants should have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above in any subject.
English Language requirements:
Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds must supply evidence of their English language ability, which includes one of the following scores:
- TOEFL iBT score of 80 overall, including at least 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, and 17 in Writing.
- IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component.
- PTE Academic score of 59 overall, including at least 59 in all four skills.
Scholarships
Cate Haste Scholarship in History
£3,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £3,000Cate Haste Scholarship in Media and Film
£3,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £3,000Chancellor's Masters Scholarship
£3,000 for applicants assessed as 'Home' for fees or £5,000 for applicants assessed as 'Overseas' for fees.
Jan Metzger Scholarship in Artificial Intelligence and Adaptive Systems MSc
£12,550 fee waiver
Up to £12,550John Kinghorn Scholarship in Engineering
£10,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £10,000MBA Impact Scholarship
£2,500 - £5,000 towards tuition fee reduction.
Up to £2,500Sanctuary Scholarship (Masters)
Shan Vaswani Borgartz Scholarship in Media
£5,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £5,000Stuart Hall Scholarship
£5,000 tuition fee discount.
Up to £5,000Sussex Alumni Scholarship
£3,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £3,000Sussex Progressive Futures Scholarships
£10,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £10,000The University of Sussex Business School International Masters Award
£2,000 will be awarded as a fee waiver to all overseas fee-paying students who start a full-time Masters course at the Business school.
Up to £2,000The University of Sussex Engineering and Informatics International Masters Award
£2,000 will be awarded as a fee waiver to all overseas fee-paying students who start a full-time Masters course at the School of Engineering & Informatics.
Up to £2,000
Career opportunities
The LLM Law at the University of Sussex introduces students to a wide range of employment opportunities and career pathways. They can go into roles such as:
- Legal adviser
- Policy officer
- Legal counsel
- Compliance or risk analyst
- Advocate for human rights or social justice
Cost of study
International students enrolling in LLM Law at the University of Sussex are required to pay a yearly tuition fee of £23,500.
Admission
To apply for the course, you can apply directly to the university through its online application portal. For personalised help with your application, please speak to one of our trained counsellors.
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