Prospective Students

• Undergraduate Studies
• Postgraduate Taught Degrees
  • Introduction
  • Master in Legal Science
  • LLM in Human Rights Law
  • LLM/MSSc in Human Rights and Criminal Justice
  • LLM in Law and Government
  • LLM in Corporate Governance
  • MSSc/Postgraduate Diploma in Criminal Justice
  • MSSc/Postgraduate Diploma in Criminology
  • LLM in Human Rights | Cross Border
  • LLM in Human Rights and Criminal Justice | Cross Border
  • LLM in Law and International Commerce
  • LLM in Environmental Law and Sustainable Development
  • Comments from Alumni
• Postgraduate Research Degrees
• Scholarships
• Prospective Student Links
• Key Contacts
• International Students

Duration
1 year Full time / 2 years Part time.

Entrance Requirements
Applicants should normally have a primary degree (2.1 or 1st class or equivalent) in Law or a cognate discipline from the Social Sciences or Humanities.  Exemption from these requirements may be given to those with significant, relevant, practical experience or those with a postgraduate qualification at Masters level or higher. 

As part of the selection process interviews may be held to ensure suitability.

In line with University Regulations there is a language requirement for applicants whose first language is not English (IELTS 6.5 or approved equivalent.)

Job Market & Future Careers
The LLM in Law & Government is designed to prove equally attractive to those transferring from an undergraduate course as well as those building on practical experience in industry or public policy who wish to gain relevant knowledge and develop skills for their future career. The programme provides excellent training to meet a growing international demand for experts with detailed knowledge of complex issues in the area of law and government and excellent skills to work with transdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches, within a team or as an individual expert, and the ability to contribute to solutions to current and future governance problems. So if you want to pursue and further your career in challenging, demanding but interesting fields within a corporation, a NGO, a regulatory authority or within the national and international legal professions or if you want an excellent qualification for doing a PhD in one of these areas, this course will give you the necessary skill base. Our graduates also profit from our reputation as one of the top 10 UK law schools and QUB’s Careers Office can offer additional guidance and support.

Resources within the Law School
Students registered on the LLM will be able to avail of an array of seminars and workshops grounded in governance within the Law School, its Institute of Governance , and policy practitioners. Students have the opportunity of attending, and contributing to, a range of events and international conferences hosted by QUB. The Law School provides postgraduate students with a range of excellent facilities including access to a postgraduate computer room and other important learning resources.

Dissertation
The dissertation is undertaken during June to September. Dissertations are between 15,000 and 20,000 words in length. The exact nature of the dissertation and the selection of appropriate advisors will be taken by the student in consultation with the Course Coordinator.

Closing Date for Applications
The formal closing date is  30th June 2010 . Applications received after this closing date might be considered depending on the availability of places. We therefore encourage you to apply as early as possible