Law - Company Law and Corporate Governance

Entry requirements

An upper second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in Law. Professional experience is not required. Recognised Prior Learning is not currently accepted.

Months of entry

September

Course content

At a critical time in history, our LLM in Company Law and Corporate Governance presents an exciting opportunity for you to develop a deep understanding of the relationships between law and the regulation of corporations - and graduate to meet a growing demand for specialist lawyers that can embrace the challenges and opportunities of conducting business in a globalised society.

Our LLM programmes are well-respected by leading law firms*, international businesses and non-governmental organisations. This LLM pathway offers in-depth, intensive study of law and regulation of both corporate activities and the relationships between business actors and their shareholders and stakeholders.

Core theoretical debates will be explored alongside relevant international and national laws and the contexts in which they operate. You will be challenged and inspired by world-leading lawyers dedicated to progressive and innovative thinking on a wide range of related issues - with those teaching the course all members of the Law School's Centre for Law and Enterprise.

The intellectually demanding, research-rich curriculum delivered by our staff makes our graduates stand out, able to demonstrate excellent legal, analytical and research skills and empowered to pursue top-flight careers in a variety of sectors. This programme has particular appeal for those wanting to forge ahead in law, business, management or policy-making and research.

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*Ranked #4 in UK for most graduate trainees recruited by top law firms (Chambers Student Guide 2019).

Information for international students

See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.

Fees and funding

Information about funding and scholarships can be found on the University of Bristol Law School fees and funding webpages. This includes information about the Law School's Think Big about Global Justice Scholarships, open to international postgraduate students.

Further information on funding for prospective UK and international postgraduate students.