Program Overview

Pre-Master's in Law

About the Program

Prepare to enter a postgraduate law degree at City St George's, University of London – where leaders learn law.

The pioneering City Law School, formerly Inns of Court School of Law, was the only provider of the Bar exam until 1997. Four British prime ministers, two Ghanaian presidents and Mahatma Gandhi studied there.

Key Information

• The only international student preparation program in the UK that is fully validated and quality assured by City St George's, University of London.
• Guaranteed progression to a range of LLM programs at the City Law School.
• Study at our dedicated learning center in the heart of legal London, surrounded by international law firms and chambers.
• Experience practical visits to London’s law courts, real-world projects and mock UN debating competitions.
• Develop key career skills, gain real-world experience and enhance your employability while you study.
• Successful completion of the Pre-Master’s leads to a Graduate Diploma of Higher Education.
• Our 3-term course starts with a term of Academic English to prepare you for academic study in terms 2 and 3. Students with a higher level of English may be able to join our 2-term course directly.

Course Details

Pre-Master's in Law

City St George's, University of London International Study Centre

2025/26

2 Terms 3 Terms

Entry Requirements

• Completion of a minimum of three years of higher education with good grades.
• Previous study in a relevant academic discipline or relevant industry experience may be required for admission to specialised postgraduate courses.
• You must obtain UKVI IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in all subskills) or equivalent.

Important Dates

2025 Fall Start (September)

• Course start date: 15 September 2025 - Course end date: 19 June 2026
• Term 1 fall: 15 September 2025 - 12 December 2025
• Term 2 spring: 5 January 2026 - 13 March 2026
• Term 3 spring: 16 March 2026 - 19 June 2026

Fees and Pricing

Estimated cost of attendance

• Tuition fee: £ 19,995.00
• Enrolment fee (Compulsory): £ 250.00
• Textbooks (Compulsory): £ 55.00 - 370.00
• Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent): £ 500.00
• Approximate cost: £ 20,800.00 - 21,115.00

Modules

Core modules

• Research Skills: 30 Credit Hours
• English Language and Study Skills: 30 Credit Hours
• Introduction to English Law: 40 Credit Hours
• International Commercial Law: 20 Credit Hours
• Independent Research Project: 20 Credit Hours

Progression

After successfully completing your pathway programme and achieving the specified academic and English language requirements, you can enter your degree. Explore the available degrees and their entry requirements below.

• Criminal Litigation-LLM: Final level %: 60%, English level %: 70%
• International Commercial Law-LLM: Final level %: 60%, English level %: 70%
• Public International Law-LLM: Final level %: 60%, English level %: 70%
• Masters Of Laws-LLM: Final level %: 60%, English level %: 70%
• International Human Rights-LLM: Final level %: 60%, English level %: 70%
• Maritime Law-LLM: Final level %: 60%, English level %: 70%
• International Banking and Finance Law-LLM: Final level %: 60%, English level %: 70%
• International Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution-LLM: Final level %: 60%, English level %: 70%