Students
Tuition Fee
GBP 18,500
Per year
Start Date
2026-02-01
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
1 years
Details
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Criminal Justice Studies | Law Enforcement | Human Rights Studies
Area of study
Law
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
GBP 18,500
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2025-09-01-
2026-02-01-
2026-09-01-
2027-02-01-
About Program

Program Overview


LLM Mental Health Law

Overview

The LLM Mental Health Law is a postgraduate degree designed for law and non-law graduates to enhance their academic legal knowledge. This internationally recognised Master’s focuses specifically on developing an in-depth knowledge of Mental Health Law and can open up pathways to careers in medico-legal areas such as expert witnesses or clinical governance; legal specialist in clinical negligence, personal injury, mental health law and Court of Protection; bioethics governance; enhanced health and care professional careers; healthcare management; policy advisor; regulation and more.


Key Facts

Entry Requirements

  • Minimum second-class honours degree

Locations

  • London Bloomsbury
  • Manchester
  • Online

Study Mode Options

  • Full-time
  • Part-time

Next Start Date

  • September 2025

Course Structure

Terms 1 & 2 (Full-time) or 1-4 (Part-time Online)

  • Compulsory modules:
    • Mental Health Law
    • Research Methods Training to help you prepare for your dissertation
  • Elective modules:
    • Choose three modules from our elective module guide running at your location of study

Term 3 (Full-time) or 5 & 6 (Part-time Online)

  • Dissertation in Mental Health Law

Course Start Dates

  • September 2025
  • February 2026
  • September 2026
  • February 2027

Fees and Funding

  • 2024/25 Course Fee (for courses starting on or after 1 July 2024)
    • Domestic students:
      • London: £13,450
      • Outside of London: £11,900
    • Non-domestic students:
      • London: £18,500 (or £15,500 including a £3,000 International Bursary*)
      • Outside of London: £17,000 (or £14,500 including a £2,500 International Bursary*)
  • 2025/26 Course Fee (for courses starting on or after 1 July 2025)
    • Domestic students:
      • London: £14,000
      • Outside of London: £12,400
    • Non-domestic students:
      • London: £19,050
      • Outside of London: £17,700

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 and career opportunities.

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