The Master’s in Labour Law and Employment Relations (LLM) at Tilburg University is a 1 year long program for international students, taught in English.
Master’s in Labour Law and Employment Relations (LLM)
The Master’s in Labour Law and Employment Relations (LLM) at Tilburg University is a 1 year long program for international students, taught in English.
📖Introduction
Tilburg University is a research university located in the city of Tilburg in the Netherlands. It was founded in 1927 and offers a range of bachelor's, master's, and PhD programs in fields such as economics, law, social sciences, humanities, and theology. The university is known for its expertise in fields such as economics, business, psychology, and law, and is home to a number of research institutes and centers focused on these areas. Tilburg University has a strong international focus, with students from over 100 countries and partnerships with over 150 universities worldwide. It is also a member of several international research and educational networks.
Master’s in Labour Law and Employment Relations (LLM) at Tilburg University
The growing importance and number of multinational enterprises as well as an increase in international employability call for a new type of specialist that is able to cope with international and comparative labor issues from a variety of perspectives. You will combine knowledge of labour law with related areas such as human resource management, the labour market, and social policy, all from international and European perspectives. This combined skills-set is what modern professionals in employment relations need. Show less
Program content Preparatory courses (if necessary) Two preparatory courses are available to bridge - if necessary - any knowledge gaps related to your educational backgrounds. These courses take place in the first period of each semester.
Background in law or liberal arts: the course Introduction to Research Methodologies in Social Sciences is available. Background in social sciences: the course Introduction to law is available. The preparatory courses are strongly recommended unless you are able to show a proficiency in both law and social sciences. There is no examination or grading applicable for these preparatory courses.
After you've been admitted, you will receive information about which course you need to follow.
Core courses 24 ECTS worth of Law courses: Comparative Labour Law (6 ECTS) Transnational Labour Law (6 ECTS) European Labour Law and Social Policy (6 ECTS) International Labour Law and Globalization (6 ECTS) Choose at least 12 ECTS worth of HRM/social sciences courses from the following: Active Aging at work (3 ECTS) Brussels/Geneva Seminar (3 ECTS) Compensation and Benefits (3 ECTS) Comparative European Industrial Relations (6 ECTS) Cultural Diversity Management (6 ECTS) International Human Resource Management (3 ECTS) Inclusive HRM (3 ECTS) Social Policy and Social Risks (6 ECTS) Internship During the program it is possible to do an internship. If this internship meets the right requirements (it needs to include a research component and you will have to write a research report) you will be awarded 3 ECTS. This internship could be anywhere in the world and provides you with fast track career opportunities. Master’s thesis The final part of your program consists of writing your master's thesis, which needs to incorporate an interdisciplinary component (12 ECTS).
Watch a trial lecture Do you want to experience what a lecture of this Master's program is like? Watch the recording of a lecture and get an impression what to expect.
Tilburg University is a public research university located in Tilburg, Netherlands. It was founded in 1927 and is known for its strong economics programs. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs in fields such as economics, law, social sciences, humanities, and theology. Tilburg University is known for its research in fields such as economics, law, management, and social and behavioral sciences.
🏠 Accommodation
You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.
You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.
How to book:
Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
You are not eligible to apply to this program because:
The minimum age is 18.
English fluency is required. You need to be either: - A native English speaker - Studied in English at high school or a degree - Have passed IELTS level 6.5 or TOEFL 95 or above.
Minimum education level: Bachelor's.
The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.
All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.
Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.
Required Documents:
Passport
Graduation certificate
Passport size photo
Official transcript
Personal statement
English certificate (You can take the English test online)
Guarantor letter
2 Recommendation letters
Preparing documents:
You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here
Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.
The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.
Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification
After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.
The university may contact you directly for further questions.
We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.
After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.
Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.
