LLM Master of Laws
For legal professionals looking to become subject matter experts. Our Master of Laws (LLM) allows you to become a specialist in your practice area, helping to boost your employability and stand out from the crowd in a competitive job market.
Eligible for postgraduate loan funding.
About the LLM Master of Laws
Become a subject matter specialist, with training built for the future of finance and business law.
With our Master of Laws (LLM) you’ll gain exclusive insights from the thought leaders in their field, including our experienced tutors, guest lecturers, leading academics, judges and practitioners. With a master’s law degree, you’ll develop your expertise in highly employable areas of law, with practice-ready skills and knowledge you’ll use from day one.
What you'll study
Our courses are designed to ensure you have the knowledge, skills, and behaviours to stand out in a competitive market.
Taught by leading legal experts with extensive practical experience
Study in the heart of legal London
Network and connect with practitioners from various legal systems
Students may be invited to attend the Cambridge International Symposium on Economic Crime
Get legal experience through our Social Impact team
Enhance your employability to legal through our practice ready modules
Eligible for postgraduate loan funding (domestic students only)
Entry requirements
The entry requirements for Master of Laws (LLM) are as follows:
A 2:2 in a degree from a UK university or an internationally recognised university, in law or a related area of study, or a degree in which there is a substantial proportion of study devoted to law; or
A degree in a non-legal area of study, provided there is sufficient evidence of professional knowledge and experience
Call to the bar or admission as a solicitor in England and Wales or the equivalent in another jurisdiction may be considered equivalent
English language requirements
To study at BPP, it is important that you are able to communicate and engage in English effectively in an academic setting.
If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide proof of your ability across reading, writing, listening, and speaking in English.
Course details
From £17,100
Course structure
You will study the core module in the specialism in which you wish to qualify. The list of specialisms include:
Financial Regulation and Compliance - Combining financial regulation and compliance, this core module is taught by two highly respected financial services lawyers, one of whom has worked extensively in compliance.
The Law Relating to Fraud and Financial Crime - Taught by one of the world’s leading experts in economic crime and is supported by prosecutors and those with law enforcement and regulatory experience.
Chinese Investment and Business Law - Taught by experts who have had direct experience of working in and with China at all levels, including governmental. It is not necessary for students to have any knowledge of Chinese.
Transnational Criminal Justice -Addresses the laws, procedures and mechanisms which allow states to co-operate in cross-border crime. Part of the course involves the use of the civil law in pursuing questioned wealth and asset recovery.
International Business Law - Explore the legal environment within which international business transactions take place and disputes are resolved.
Islamic Finance and Business Law - Islamic law is of considerable importance in the financial markets and is taught by lawyers with considerable knowledge of the area. It is not necessary for students to have any familiarity with Arabic.
Comparative Commercial Law - Explore a variety of legal systems, focusing on how they treat specific areas of law of practical relevance to international business and commercial transactions.
Commercial Law - Focusing on practical issues in English commercial law. It is best suited to students who have already studied contract and tort law from a commercial perspective in a common law context.
You will also be required to attend a course in Advanced Legal Research and Writing.
However, in the case of the following:
Chinese Investment and Business Law; you’ll study two core modules, which are Chinese Business Law and Chinese Finance and Investment Law, and study two elective modules.
Islamic Finance and Business Law; you’ll study two core modules, which are Islamic Business Law and Islamic Finance, and study two elective modules.
You will also study three elective modules which you can choose from the list below:
Chinese Business Law (30 credits)
Chinese Finance and Investment Law (30 credits)
Commercial Law (30 credits)
Comparative Commercial Law (30 credits)
Financial Regulation and Compliance (30 credits)
International Business Law (30 credits)
Islamic Business Law (30 credits)
Islamic Finance Law (30 credits)
The Law Relating to Fraud and Financial Crime (30 credits)
Transnational Criminal Justice (30 credits)
Chinese Public Law and Human Rights (30 credits)
Comparative Corporate Securities Law (30 credits)
International and Comparative Environmental Law and Practice (30 credits)
International Corporate Law and Practice (30 credits)
International Dispute Resolution and Arbitration Law (30 credits)
The Law of Investigations (30 credits)
UK and International Banking Law (30 credits)
Corruption, Integrity and Development (30 credits)
You will complete a 8,500 - word dissertation within your core module in Term 3.
How you'll study
Face-to-face
You’ll experience live, face-to-face teaching in a collaborative learning environment, with valuable interactive with our professionally experienced tutors, who use their expertise to bring their studies to life
Live teaching and independent study
You’ll learn through a mix of live lectures and interactive seminars. For each module, you’ll have 40 hours of contact ours with an expert tutor, plus 20 hours of independent learning
24/7 access to everything you need
Get instant access to interactive learning materials, course notes, and recorded lectures through The Hub. Our course materials are tailored to how you learn best, with the flexibility to ensure you can maximise your independent learning
Types of assessment
Modules assessed by written essays (4,000)
Dissertation (8,500 words).
Full details on BPP University’s feedback policy on examinations and assessment can be found in the Manual of Policies and Procedures.
Learning support
Access a full range of learning support services for students with any specialist learning needs.
Dates and locations
Fees and funding
2024-2025 academic year
A deposit of £250 will need to be paid within 48 hours of accepting your offer on all our courses, to secure your place.
In addition to your fees, there may be additional charges associated with your studies if you need to resit a BPP assessment.
Funding options
We offer a number of ways to support you with funding your university studies:
This course is eligible for postgraduate loan funding which can be used to contribute towards your course fees and living costs
Interest-free payment plans enabling you to spread the cost of your course through instalments
A dedicated £1.4m+ Scholarship fund awarded to applicants of BPP’s postgraduate law programmes
Need to discuss finance?
If you have any questions or require help, contact us on 03300 603100.
Why choose BPP University Law School?
30+ years
of training the brightest legal talent
600+
legal employers trust us to deliver their legal training
100,000 alumni
across the globe
Studying as an international student
We welcome students from around the world, offering a culturally diverse study environment, with our specialist service helping choose your study location, correct visa, finance options and even somewhere to live.
We’re also a Student Sponsor and are fully recognised and accredited as a Higher Education Institution.