University of Leicester

Employment Law LLM, PGDip, by distance learning

University of Leicester

Course overview

The programme is structured around four core areas: You’ll also complete a dissertation on a topic of your choice, guided by an expert supervisor, allowing you to develop original research and critical analysis skills. Graduates of this programme gain not only in-depth knowledge but also the ability to critically evaluate and apply employment law in practical scenarios. Whether you’re looking to advance your legal career, specialise in employment law, or simply explore this fascinating field, this course is for you.

Prefer a shorter route? Our Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) follows the same structure and materials as the LLM but without the dissertation. You can still upgrade to the LLM at a later date by registering for the dissertation (and paying the fee difference).

Course Director Dr Lisa Rodgers talks more about the benefits of studying Employment Law by Distance Learning. 2:1 degree or equivalent professional qualifications (CIPD Foundation Certificate (Level 3), Associate Diploma (Level 5) or Advanced Diploma (Level 7) combined with appropriate practical experience. IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. Find your country in this list to check equivalent qualifications, scholarships and additional requirements. Fees shown are for the entire course, not per year.

There is a fee discount for companies and institutions where two or more colleagues from the same organisation apply for one of our two masters degrees. This is a 10% deduction each year from either the single yearly payment or the final instalment. Find out more about tuition fees, scholarships and funding.

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Key highlights

  • Dissertation on a topic of your choice with expert supervisor
  • Develops original research and critical analysis skills
  • Learn to critically evaluate and apply employment law in practice
  • PGDip option shares the same structure and materials as the LLM
  • PGDip students can later upgrade to the LLM by completing the dissertation

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:1 — 2:1 degree or equivalent professional qualifications (CIPD Foundation Certificate (Level 3), Associate Diploma (Level 5) or Advanced Diploma (Level 7) combined with appropriate practical experience. 1 reference (academic…

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount

    You are entitled to a discount of 20% of the new course fee.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Chancellor's International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship

    This scholarship, worth £3,000 per year, reflects the University’s commitment to attracting talented students from around the world.

    Up to £3,000
  • Chevening Scholarship

  • Chevening-Leicester Partner Scholarship

  • Distance Learning (DL) Sanctuary Awards

  • Distance Learning Merit Scholarship

    The awards available are: MA: £800, PGDip: £500, PGCert: £300

  • International Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship

    International Merit Scholarship worth a tuition fee discount of £5,000.

  • Leicester Postgraduate Partnership Scholarship

    Enjoy a 20% fee discount on a selection of postgraduate taught courses at either University of Leicester or De Montfort University.

    Up to 20% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Employment solicitor
  • Employment law barrister
  • Employment law adviser
  • HR manager
  • Employee relations specialist
  • Trade union legal officer

Cost of study

UK/Home: LLM: £11,200; PGDip: £7,460 | International: LLM: £11,200; PGDip: £7,460

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 University of Leicester, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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