Master of Laws LLM

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

LLM Master of Laws is a flexible career-driven law course designed to elevate your career. Expert well-connected teaching enables students to:

• Participate within an active law society

• Explore a wide range of employability boosting co-curriculars

• Access careers support for duration of degree and 4 years following graduation.

• Practice within an award-winning mock Crown Court and Law Building

Information for international students

Applicants 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 further clarity around entry requirements contact our Law Admissions Tutor: lawadmissions@herts.ac.uk

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.