LLM Law Full-time
University of SunderlandOn campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
This master's degree will set you on track for a successful career in law and help you develop valuable skills employers look for, including ‘Advanced Legal Skills’ and ‘International Perspectives in Law’. This course mixes taught elements with independent research, and you can negotiate the topic of your dissertation project to fit both your personal interests and the supervisory expertise of Sunderland's tutors. Gain advanced skills and knowledge in a specialised area of law.
As a result, you’ll have an important edge when applying for roles in the Crown Prosecution Service, police, and prison or probation services. Salaries of law graduates are among the highest of all graduates. You’ll also be better equipped for applying for training contracts or pupillages, if this is appropriate to your career stage.
Key highlights
- Modules include Advanced Legal Skills and International Perspectives in Law
- Combines taught elements with independent research
- Negotiate a dissertation topic matched to your interests and tutor expertise
- Gain advanced knowledge in a specialised area of law
- Supports applications for training contracts or pupillages
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include relevant area; or above
Scholarships
We Care Postgraduate Bursary
The We Care Postgraduate Bursary awards £2,500 cash to eligible postgraduate students.
Up to £2,500
Careers this course leads to
- Crown Prosecution Service lawyer
- Police officer
- Prison officer
- Probation officer
- Trainee solicitor
- Pupil barrister
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,250 per year | International: £19,000 per year
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 Sunderland, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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