

Liverpool John Moores University
University
LLM (Master of Laws)
LJMU's Master of Laws LLM provides a broad liberal arts education in the law for students wishing to undertake a wide range of legal study options.
- Develop knowledge of business, corporate and finance law, global crime and security and criminal justice
- Examine key legal and justice issues in both a domestic and global context
- Learn from tutors who have extensive experience with a variety of backgrounds and research interests
- Pursue new areas of interest in-depth or deepen already acquired undergraduate understanding in a given area
- Provides opportunities to critically analyse key themes in law and criminal justice and global crime
This flexible LLM is suitable for students from experienced practitioners, graduates, career changers and overseas students wishing to broaden their legal knowledge.
Entry requirements
LLM: Entry requirements (Home)
?An appropriate honours degree e.g. in Law, Criminal Justice, Politics, Finance, Banking or Accounting or a professional qualification deemed to be equivalent to an appropriate honours degree.
Degree classification: minimum 2:2
Qualifications and previous work experience deemed to be equivalent to the above entry requirements and in suitable areas linked to the award.
For International entry requirements please see website.
Course modules
Your programme is made up of a number of core modules which are part of the course framework. Some programmes also have optional modules that can be selected to enhance your learning in certain areas and many feature a dissertation, extended report or research project to demonstrate your advanced learning.
Core Modules
Advanced Legal Research Methods (20 credits)
Dissertation (60 credits)
Optional Modules
Drugs, Alcohol and Criminal Justice (20 credits)
Crime, Power and Victimisation (20 credits)
Delivering Rehabilitation (20 credits)
Youth Justice (20 credits)
The Police, Policing and The Governance Of Security (20 credits)
International Criminal Law (20 credits)
Conflict and Warfare in International Law (20 credits)
Statehood, People and Statelessness (20 credits)
Democracy, Rule of Law and Human Rights (20 credits)
The United Nations, International Security and Global Justice (20 credits)
Global Crime and Security (20 credits)
EU Foreign Security and Justice Policy (20 credits)
Gendered Perspectives on International Law (20 credits)
International Trade and Finance Law (20 credits)
International Commercial Contracting (20 credits)
Global Financial Law and Regulation (20 credits)
International Corporate Governance (20 credits)
International Financial Crime (20 credits)
International Intellectual Property Law (20 credits)
International Dispute Resolution (20 credits)
International Environmental Law (20 credits)
International Labour Law (20 credits)
International Maritime Law (20 credits)
Assessment methods
To cater for the wide-ranging content of our courses and the varied learning preferences of our students, we offer a range of assessment methods on each programme. Assessment techniques vary from module to module to reflect relevant assessment approaches and the key learning points of each topic.
Technology plays a crucial role in assessment on the LLM course. Modules use online feedback alongside face-to-face assessments.
Qualifications
Qualification | Study mode | Start month | Fee | Course duration |
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LLM | Full-time | September 2019 | 6,600 per Year 1 (England) | 1 Years |
LLM | Full-time | September 2019 | 6,600 per Year 1 (Northern Ireland) | 1 Years |
LLM | Full-time | September 2019 | 13,950 per Year 1 (International) | 1 Years |
LLM | Full-time | September 2019 | 6,600 per Year 1 (Scotland) | 1 Years |
LLM | Full-time | September 2019 | 6,600 per Year 1 (EU) | 1 Years |
LLM | Full-time | September 2019 | 6,600 per Year 1 (Wales) | 1 Years |
LLM | Part-time | September 2019 | 36 per Credit (England) | 2 Years |
LLM | Part-time | September 2019 | 36 per Credit (Scotland) | 2 Years |
LLM | Part-time | September 2019 | 36 per Credit (EU) | 2 Years |
LLM | Part-time | September 2019 | 36 per Credit (Northern Ireland) | 2 Years |
LLM | Part-time | September 2019 | 36 per Credit (Wales) | 2 Years |
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