LLM Master of Laws

at Durham University

You must study one compulsory module in Applied Research Methods in Law. You must also choose a number of additional taught modules, from a large body of optional modules. Finally, a dissertation must be completed, on a topic chosen by you in consultation with your allotted supervisor.

Core modules:
 

• Applied Research Methods in Law

• Dissertation (of 10,000, 15,000 or 20,000 words).

Examples of optional modules:

Please note: not all modules necessarily run every year, and we regularly introduce new modules. The list below provides an example of the type of modules which may be offered.
 

• Advanced Issues in Corporate Law

• Advanced Issues in International Economic Law

• Advanced Issues of International Intellectual Property Law

• Advanced Law of Obligations

• Corporations in an EU Context

• Competition Law

• Cross Border Commercial Litigation

• Electronic Commerce

• Fundamentals of International Law

• Fundamental Issues in International Legal Governance

• Global Environmental Law

• Global Institutions

• International and Comparative Corporate Insolvency Law

• International Co-operation in Criminal Matters in Europe

• International Counter Terrorism: Theory and Practice

• International Humanitarian Law

• International Protection of Human Rights

• International Trade Law & Policy

• International Sales Law

• International Tax Law

• Introduction to Corporate Governance

• Introduction to EU Law

• Introduction to Intellectual Property Law

• Law of Oil and Gas Contracts

• Law of the Sea

• Mergers and Acquisitions

• Takeover Regulation in the EU.

A good 2:1 degree (or its equivalent) in law, or in a degree in which law is a major component.

Fees and funding
 

• Home students    £11,500 per year
• EU students    £23,500 per year
• Island students    £11,500 per year
• International students    £23,500 per year

The tuition fees shown are for one complete academic year of full time study, are set according to the academic year of entry, and remain the same throughout the duration of the programme for that cohort (unless otherwise stated).

We are a leading centre of legal research in the UK with an equally strong commitment to excellence in teaching and learning. We have modern, purpose-built, state-of-the-art facilities. Featuring a moot court, the Harvard-style Hogan Lovells lecture theatre, spacious dedicated work suites with superb views of Durham Cathedral, attractive social areas, and modern wireless and audiovideo-enabled research spaces, this is one of the most striking and best-equipped law buildings in the UK.