Northumbria University Law School has an enviable reputation for its practical, innovative Masters programmes, which are accessible to a wide range of professionals.  These programmes attract a diverse and interesting students from all over the world. Various LLM programmes can be studied on a full-time basis, although many students now opt to study via distance learning which provides a more flexible approach more suited to busy lifestyles. All of our programmes make use of electronic learning and the Law School is involved in numerous continuing professional development programmes, which aim to make Northumbria a leading institution in this field. 

The following LLM programmes* are available on a distance learning basis at Northumbria:

• Advanced Commercial Property Law
• Advanced Legal Practice
• Child Law 
• Commercial Law
• Employment Law in Practice
• Information Rights Law and Practice
• International Commercial Law
• International Trade Law
• Master of Laws
• Medical Law
• Mental Health Law
• Mental Health Law Policy and Practice
• Postgraduate Certificate in Business Law 

Applicants for whom English is not their first language should have attained the following minimum English language level:

IELTS 6.5

TOEFL 600 (paper based)

TOEFL 250 (computer based)

Mode of Study
Distance Learning

Duration of Programme
1-3 years

Tuition Fees and Free Structure
£ 4600 

For more detailed information on the programmes such as Intakes, Mode of Assessment and Course Units, click on the LLM Programmes.