LLM Business Law

Entry requirements

Applicants should have:

A first degree in Law (or a subject in a related discipline, such as Business, Political Science or International Relations) at a minimum of 2:2. Or, an overseas qualification which is equivalent to a UK Honours degree, minimum 2:2 classification.

You must satisfy the University’s English language requirement for the course, which is a GCSE grade 4 or above (Grade C or above under the old grading structure), or IELTS at 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band. For country specific qualifications, please visit our Your Country page.

Contact our Admissions Tutor at lawadmissions@herts.ac.uk to further discuss entry requirements

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

Our LLM Business Law provides specialist knowledge, understanding and critical thinking skills in the area of business law.

This programme offers two compulsory modules: Corporate Governance, which is your Pathway Specific Module, plus a compulsory elective where you may choose between Company Law, Employment Law or Legal Risk and Compliance. Together, these modules will give you the foundation you need to specialise in Business Law. You can then build on this foundation with two additional modules from the range of optional modules on offer, to fit your own goals and preferences.

The compulsory modules for this course will provide you with the grounding you need for a successful career in business law. The innovative combination of theoretical knowledge, active learning and practical application will enable you to develop the skills you need, ensuring that you will be a real asset to your future employer.

We also offer the following pathways:

• LLM Business Law with Placement Year
• LLM Business Law with Work Experience

Fees and funding

If you’re studying a postgraduate degree e.g. a MSc, MA or LLM you may be eligible for a postgraduate master’s loan up to £11,836.

Those studying pre-registration postgraduate healthcare courses and PGCE or unsalaried schools direct can apply for the undergraduate funding package. Graduate-entry medical students can also get support from Student Finance England for fees charged over £3,465.

Postgraduate loans are paid directly to the student, so you decide how to spend the money, whether that be to pay for some or all your tuition or to go towards living costs.

Find out if you’re eligible for a postgraduate master’s loan.