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LLM - Master of Laws
Sir Tom Cowie Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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LLM - Master of Laws
Sir Tom Cowie Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
Select a an exam type
Overview
This Law LLM 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’.
The 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.
Career ready
This LLM course equips you with 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.
In addition a Masters degree will enhance opportunities in academic roles or further study towards a PhD.
We usually require you to hold at least a 2:2 honours degree in a relevant area. Our typical offer is: a 3 year (4 year for Engineering) graduation degree from an AICTE / UGC recognised University; 57-60% (depending on reputation of University).
Students living in
Domestic
£7,500 per year
Students from Domestic
The fee mentioned is for 2024-25 academic year and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025-26 entry.
£16,500 per year
Students from EU
European Union (EU), EEA (European Economic Area), and Swiss nationals who do not qualify for the EU Settlement Scheme are classed as international, however, for 24/25 admission you will receive a European student fee scholarship and will pay the home tuition fee rate for the duration of your studies.
£16,500 per year
Students from International
The fee mentioned is for 2024-25 academic year and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025-26 entry.
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