Law via Study Centres LLM

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Enhance your understanding of the complex frameworks of international law-making and governance. Investigate and apply theories, principles and rules of international law. Graduate and embark on a rewarding career.

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Overview

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 with your personal interests.

This course is delivered at DEI College in Greece.

Why us?

This course is based at our quality-assured partners around the world

Course structure

We use a wide variety of teaching and learning methods which include weekly three-hour workshops. These are interactive and require a high level of preparation. You’ll also undertake a research project and dissertation which are supervised by your tutor.

Your progress will be assessed by written coursework, usually a 5,000 word essay for each taught module.

Course modules

Semester 1

Advanced Legal Skills (30 credits)
Criminal Law and Justice or Commercial Law and International Trade or International Human Rights (30 credits)

Semester 2

Applied Legal Methods (30 credits)
Legal Research Project (30 credits)

Semester 3

Dissertation (60 credits)

Facilities

This course is delivered at one of our Study Centres. Use the tab on the left to contact them directly to find out more about their facilities and location.

Entry requirements

We don’t currently display entry requirements for United States. Please contact the Student Admin team on studentadmin@sunderland.ac.uk or 0191 515 3154.

Please contact the study centre for more information on their specific requirements and equivalent qualifications from outside the UK.

Fees and finance

Please contact the study centre directly for information on fees, finance and start dates.

This information was correct at the time of publication.

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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 a range of legal roles with the 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.

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Contact

Contact the Student Helpline for further information about studying at the University of Sunderland:

0191 515 3000

student.helpline@sunderland.ac.uk

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Page last updated: 19 April 2024

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