Program Overview

LLM Employment Law Online

Overview

The University of Law offers an online Master of Laws (LLM) in Employment Law, designed for law and non-law graduates to enhance their academic legal knowledge. This internationally recognized Master's degree explores issues surrounding employment law in the UK and can lead to careers such as chartered governance professional or company secretary within large organizations, private companies, and charitable organizations.

Key Facts

Entry Requirements

• Minimum second-class honors degree

Duration Options

• 12 months (full-time)
• 21 months (part-time September)

Study Mode Options

• Full-time
• Full-time Online
• Part-time
• Part-time Online

Next Start Date

• September 2025

Course Details

Course Structure

• Terms 1-2 (full-time) or 1-4 (part-time):
  • Compulsory modules:
    • Employment law
    • Research Methods Training
  • Elective modules (choose three):
    • View the elective module guide
• Term 3 (full-time) or 5-6 (part-time):
  • Dissertation in Employment Law

Course Start Dates

• September 2025:
  • LLM Employment Law
    • Full-time: Online
    • Part-time: Online
• February 2026:
  • LLM Employment Law
    • Full-time Online: Online
    • Part-time Online: Online
• September 2026:
  • LLM Employment Law
    • Full-time Online: Online
    • Part-time Online: Online
• February 2027:
  • LLM Employment Law
    • Full-time Online: Online
    • Part-time Online: Online

Employability

• We care about your career, which is why we offer support with job applications and other work experience opportunities as soon as you accept your place.
• Discover more about our employability support.

Fees and Applying

How to Apply

• You can apply for this course directly with the University.
• Please note: Our Master of Laws (LLM) programs are not a direct route to qualification as a Barrister or Solicitor in the UK.

Fees and Funding

• 2024/25 Course Fee (for courses starting on or after 1 July 2024):
  • Online: £11,900 (or £11,400 including a £500 International Bursary*)
• 2025/26 Course Fee (for courses starting on or after 1 July 2025):
  • Online: £12,400
• By studying a Master's degree, you could be eligible for a Postgraduate Loan.

International

• We have students from over 120 different countries throughout our campuses, with a dedicated team to help international students.
• Find out more about our international student support.