Program Overview

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Master of Laws

LLM Insurance Law Online

The University of Law offers an online Master of Laws (LLM) in Insurance Law, designed for law and non-law graduates to enhance their academic legal knowledge. This internationally recognized Master's in Insurance Law focuses on providing guidance and support to help students succeed in the insurance industry, and can open up pathways to careers in banking, insurance, wealth and asset management, compliance, regulation, and more.

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

LLM Insurance Law Online

This online course will give students the opportunity to explore the general principles of insurance law, as well as specialized types of contracts. Students will learn about the formation of insurance contracts and terms, issues of insurable interest, the duty of fair representation of the risk, the role of brokers, and more.

When studying the LLM Insurance Law Online program, students will:

• Be taught by expert lecturers, including subject matter specialists, former and current practitioners, and research and teaching-focused academics.
• Benefit from strategic partnerships with firms, regulators, and accreditation bodies, which inform program development.
• Improve employability by gaining important transferable skills and mapping their career with the careers team.
• Strengthen their network by connecting with other students, faculty, and industry professionals on an international scale, and seeking out opportunities for future placements and job opportunities.
• Increase their earning potential, as the 2023 Graduate Labour Market Statistics found that postgraduates on average earn £5,000 more than their graduate counterparts.
• Get ahead of the competition by gaining in-depth knowledge of their topic of interest and becoming a subject expert, which will provide them with a competitive edge in the job market.
• Prepare for the future of Legal Technology by studying modules in legal technology and gaining insight into this emerging area of law.
• Enjoy flexible study, as studying at the online campus gives students the opportunity to work at their own pace and around their other commitments, within given deadlines, and at their preferred time of day.

Course Structure

Terms 1-2 (full-time) or 1-4 (part-time)

• Two-week induction: For non-law students, this includes a compulsory introduction to the law of England and Wales, which must be completed before commencing their first modules.
• Students will complete:
  • Insurance Law
  • Research Methods Training (sessions throughout Terms 1 and 2 / 1-4)
• Students may then choose three modules from the elective module guide running at their location of study.

Term 3 (full-time) or 5-6 (part-time)

• Dissertation in Insurance Law

Course Start Dates

September 2025

• LLM Insurance Law
  • Full-time: Online
  • Part-time: Online

February 2026

• LLM Insurance Law
  • Full-time Online: Online
  • Part-time Online: Online

September 2026

• LLM Insurance Law
  • Full-time Online: Online
  • Part-time Online: Online

February 2027

• LLM Insurance Law
  • Full-time Online: Online
  • Part-time Online: Online

Fees and Applying

How to Apply

• Students can apply for this course directly with the University.

Fees and Funding

• 2024/25 Course Fee (for courses starting on or after 1 July 2024): £11,900 (or £11,400 including a £500 International Bursary)
• 2025/26 Course Fee (for courses starting on or after 1 July 2025): £12,400
• By studying a Master's degree, students could be eligible for a Postgraduate Loan.
• If students are a ULaw alumnus, they may be eligible to receive the £1000 Academic Master's Alumni Discount.
• There are also a range of scholarships and bursaries available, which make studying with the University more affordable than ever.

International

• The University has students from over 120 different countries throughout its campuses, with a dedicated team to help international students.