Master in LLM General Law

For Master in LLM General Law, tuition is £28,080 (full-time), and applications for the Sep 2027 intake are open until Jul 1, 2027.

The Master in LLM General Law at the University of Birmingham is a 1-year program that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of law. This program is designed for students with a Bachelor's degree and offers a flexible curriculum that allows them to choose from a range of modules.

The curriculum includes a compulsory module, Introduction to Legal Research, and five optional modules that students can choose from the full Birmingham LLM Module list. This helps students develop their research skills, critical thinking, and analytical abilities, as well as gain a deeper understanding of various aspects of law.

Graduates of this program can pursue careers as Legal Researchers, Law Clerks, Policy Analysts, Human Rights Advocates, or Corporate Lawyers, working in industries such as law firms, government agencies, or non-profit organizations.

The University of Birmingham, chartered in 1900, is a large, research-intensive redbrick university located in Edgbaston. It offers a broad spectrum of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and has a reputation for multidisciplinary research, substantial campus investment and strong academic staffing. With more than 34,000 students, including a sizeable international community, Birmingham combines historic strengths with modern facilities and a global outlook.

Research and teaching span the arts, sciences, engineering, medicine and social sciences, supported by major investments in campus infrastructure and academic appointments. The university promotes interdisciplinary collaboration through flagship fellowships and research initiatives, and many courses provide opportunities for placements, industry engagement and overseas study on its international campuses. Student support services include extensive academic development, career services and wellbeing provision tailored to an international cohort.

Life at Birmingham blends a vibrant campus with access to the city's cultural and professional resources, enabling students to pursue extracurricular activities, volunteering and professional networking. The institution’s global partnerships and growing research profile open doors for international collaborations and career pathways. Prospective international applicants should carefully check entry requirements, funding and application deadlines and contact the university’s international office for guidance on visas, scholarships and arrival planning.