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Universities United Kingdom University of Bristol Courses LLM Law - Employment, Work and Equality

LLM Law - Employment, Work and Equality
at University of Bristol

Bristol, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 20,900
Country Rank-
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 7

Program Overview

At a critical time for workers’ rights around the world, our LLM in Employment, Work and Equality Law offers you an opportunity to develop a deep understanding of relationships between law, regulation, policy and practice – and graduate to meet a growing demand for specialist lawyers with the knowledge and skills in this important field.

The LLM in Employment, Work and Equality has been well received by trade unions and NGOs as a distinctive programme that offers more than traditional courses in employment law. It provides an in-depth, intensive study of wide-ranging issues analysing domestic and international law, the role of human rights in regulating the labour market, the representative scope of trade unions, treatment of migrants at work and equality more generally.

Choosing our LLM in Employment, Work and Equality means you will be challenged and inspired by world-leading labour lawyers dedicated to progressive and innovative thinking around employment, work and equality law – with those teaching the course belonging to the Law School’s Centre for Law at Work.

The intellectually demanding, research-rich curriculum they deliver makes our graduates stand out, able to demonstrate excellent legal, analytical and research skills and empowered to pursue top-flight careers in a variety of sectors.

Course Content
Year 1

Unit name
- Dissertation
- Individual Employment Rights
- Workers, Unions and Collective Labour Rights
Students on this stream will study one or two units from List A (30-60 credits)

List A
- Company Law
- Law Gender and Sexuality
- Corporate Governance in the United Kingdom and United States
- Migration Law and Policy - International, European, and Human Rights Dimensions
- International Law and Human Rights
- Migration and Labour Exploitation in the Global Economy
If one unit (30 credit points) is selected from List A then one optional unit (30 credit points) can be studied from List B OR one foundation unit
.
List B
- Environmental Law
- Intellectual Property
- General Principles of International Law
- Information Technology Law
- Human Rights in Law, Politics and Society
- World Trade Law
- International Corporate Finance
- Health Inequalities, Law, and Society
- Public and Global Health Law
- Law and Governance for Mental and Social Well-Being
- Law, Governance and Health
- International Sale of Goods
- Banking Conduct and Law
- International Investment Law
- Insurance Law
- Financial Markets and Bank Regulation
- International Law and Armed Conflict
- International Commercial Arbitration
One optional foundation unit is permitted if the student has not previously studied Law in a common law jurisdiction
- Public Law
- Law of Contract
- Law of Tort
- Land Law
- Criminal Law and Criminal Justice
- Constitutional and Substantive EU Law
- Trusts
Entry Requirement
An upper second-class honours degree in law (or international equivalent).

Exceptionally, we will also consider applicants who have:
- an upper second-class honours degree that included content relevant to the applicant's proposed field of study; or
- an upper second-class honours degree in any subject, along with relevant experience in a discipline closely related to the focus of this programme.
Recognised Prior Learning is currently not accepted. Previous or professional experience is not required.

IELTS Academic for UKVI from authorised test centres only (otherwise see English language proficiency tests):
- UG: 7.0 overall with 7.0 in writing and 6.5 in all other skills
- PG: 7.0 overall with 6.5 in all skills
Fees & Scholarships
Fees
- UK: full-time £10,900
- Overseas: full-time £20,900
Career Prospect
Graduating from a world-leading law school* will open doors for careers in a variety of sectors. The content and approach to teaching in this programme will develop and deepen your understanding of employment law, whilst building many transferable skills. This LLM can provide a springboard into a diverse range of careers - or boost the prospects for those already working in related fields.

This LLM will be of interest to recent graduates in law, policy, politics, sociology, human resource management and other cognate fields, or as a solid first step towards a research career.

Cost Of Studying At University of Bristol

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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LLM Law - Employment, Work and Equality at University of Bristol