Introduction

Post graduate degree with the Master of Laws (LL.M) is a qualifying academic qualification that not just enhance your learning experience and information in the specialised are of law, it also provides you with the eligibility to pursue other legal and academic career paths.
Masters of Laws (LL.M), Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) or Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) are three possible routes to further your learning and the t three starting points of entry into postgraduate degree programs.
These points of entry are determined by the candidate’s entry qualifications but do not set their exit award. It is a candidate’s choice to leave the programme with a PGCert, PGDip or LL.M or, all three!
You can collect all three qualifications as you wish, provided you complete within a maximum of five years.

Award Eligibility:

  • Students are eligible for a PGCert award upon completion of five modules.
  • Upon completion of a total of ten modules (five towards a PGCert plus an additional five), you are eligible for a PGDip award.
  • Upon completion of a total of sixteen modules (five towards a PGCert plus five towards a PGDip plus an additional six) you are eligible for an LLM award.

Eligibility Criteria (LL.M)

  • A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with second-class honours from the University of London.
  • A second-class bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), where at least half the units are in law-related subjects.
  • A pass in the Bar Vocational Course (BVC) of England and Wales, or the Qualifying Exam of the Solicitors’ Regulation Authority of England (or corresponding exams in Scotland or Northern Ireland), plus a second-class bachelor’s degree (or equivalent).
  • The Common Professional Examination or a Graduate Diploma in Law, plus a second-class bachelor’s degree (or equivalent).
  • You are qualified as a solicitor or barrister in England or Wales, or the equivalent elsewhere.

Eligibility Criteria (PGDip) Diploma

  • A second-class bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from the University of London or an acceptable institution.
  • A master’s degree.

Eligibility Criteria (PGCert) Certificate

  • A bachelor’s degree from the University of London or an acceptable institution.
  • At least five years’ relevant work experience, such as accounting, banking, finance or insurance.

English Language Requirements

A higher standard of English is required to study this programme. A candidate will me meeting the language requirements if he/she has achieved one of the following within the past three years:
  • (IELTS) International English Language Testing System – overall score of at least 6.5 and at least 6 in the written test.
  • (TOEFL) Test of English as a Foreign Language – overall score of 92 or above with at least 22 in the Reading and Writing sub-tests and at least 20 in the Speaking and Listening sub-tests.
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic) – overall score of 59 or above with at least 59 in both Reading and Writing elements and at least 54 in Speaking and Listening elements.
  • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English.
  • Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (grade C or above).
  • Duolingo: must achieve an overall score of at least 120.

Mode of learning

  • Class instructions
  • Practical legal Training
  • Supplementary on and off campus help
  • Assignments and periodic assessments

Documents Requirement

  • 2 copy of all academic certificates (certified by the notary)
  • Original academic certificates (bring along to the campus)
  • A copy of ID card/Passport
  • Copy of a Parent/Guardian ID card

Admission Process

  • Application for admission
  • Submission of required documents
  • Interview (at the campus, make an appointment at 0301-1041111)
  • Decision (offer letter)
  • Acceptance of offer and payment of required fee
  • Letter of enrollment

Study Specialisations

  • Common Law
  • International Criminal Justice
  • Commercial and Corporate Law
  • Criminology and Criminal Justice
  • Environment and Natural Resources
  • International Dispute Resolution
  • Legal Theory and History

Fee Structure University of London:2022

Application Fee: £107

The application fee (non-refundable) is payable when you make your application for the LLM, PGDip, PGCert or Individual modules taken on a standalone basis. If your application is successful, you will receive an offer inviting you to register. The application fee is separate to other fees listed.
  • (IELTS) International English Language Testing System – overall score of at least 6.5 and at least 6 in the written test.
  • (TOEFL) Test of English as a Foreign Language – overall score of 92 or above with at least 22 in the Reading and Writing sub-tests and at least 20 in the Speaking and Listening sub-tests.
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic) – overall score of 59 or above with at least 59 in both Reading and Writing elements and at least 54 in Speaking and Listening elements.
  • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English.
  • Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (grade C or above).
  • Duolingo: must achieve an overall score of at least 120.
The application fee (non-refundable) is payable when you make your application for the LLM, PGDip, PGCert or Individual modules taken on a standalone basis. If your application is successful, you will receive an offer inviting you to register. The application fee is separate to other fees listed.
  • Total LL.M fee: £9818 (16 Modules)
  • Total PG Diploma fee: £6509 (10 Modules)
  • Total PG Certificate fee: £3751 (5 Modules)

Pay as you go option:

With pay as you go, you pay a registration fee followed by the fee for each module when you register for it. Fees may be increased by up to 5% per year
  • Registration fee: £993
  • Module Fee: £552

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