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LLM General

  • Postgraduate
  • London
LLM General
Middlesex University London

Course Overview

Intake

January 2027

Duration

1 year

Course Description

The LLM (General) at Middlesex University London is designed for those looking to shape the future of global law and commerce. This postgraduate programme provides a comprehensive and practice-oriented understanding of complex legal frameworks, including international law, human rights, commercial law, and business regulation. Students can study full-time over one year or part-time over two years, with teaching delivered face-to-face at the Hendon campus. The curriculum is led by expert legal academics and focuses on developing advanced research, analytical, and problem-solving skills. A key feature of the course is its flexibility, allowing students to tailor their degree through a variety of optional modules. Furthermore, students have the opportunity to replace their dissertation with a work-based project or undertake a year-long legal work placement to gain hands-on professional experience. This programme provides the intellectual foundation and professional skills required for diverse careers in legal practice, policy-making, international organisations, business, or academia, preparing graduates to respond confidently to global legal challenges in an interconnected world.

Tuition Fee Details

Full-time UK students: £11,700. Part-time UK students: £78 per credit (or £38 per dissertation credit). The university reserves the right to increase postgraduate tuition fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions. The tuition fees for part-time UK study are subject to annual review and the institution reserves the right to increase the fees each academic year by no more than the level of inflation. Applicants should check the institution website for the latest fee information.

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements


UK qualifications

A 2:2 honours Law degree or above or Graduate Diploma in Law/CPE.

English Language Requirements


Other

Applicants must meet the institution's English language requirements. Pre-sessional English courses are available for those who do not meet the minimum requirements.

Other Requirements


Other

The institution welcomes applications regardless of background and may consider relevant qualifications or work experience through prior learning accreditation.

For more information about the General Entry Requirements please visit the institution page

Course Structure

Legal Research Skills

30 Credits

Dissertation

60 Credits

Work Integrated Learning

60 Credits

Environmental Law and Governance

30 Credits

Law of the International Sale of Goods

15 Credits

English Commercial Law

15 Credits

Technology and the Law

15 Credits

Principles of International Law

15 Credits

European Human Rights Law and Practice

15 Credits

International Commercial Litigation and Arbitration

30 Credits

International Human Rights Law

30 Credits

Comparative Corporate Governance

15 Credits

Business and Human Rights

15 Credits

Law and Policy of the World Trade Organisation

15 Credits

International Organisations and International Dispute Resolution

15 Credits

International Criminal Law

15 Credits

Postgraduate Legal Work Experience

0 Credits

Frequently Asked Questions

Graduates can pursue roles in international business law, human rights advocacy, arbitration, policy advising, or legal counsel positions within multinational firms, NGOs, and international organisations. Nova Pathways can assist you in exploring these career pathways further.