The Master of Laws (LLM) in Employment Law is a postgraduate degree for law and non-law graduates seeking to deepen their academic legal knowledge. This internationally recognized program allows you to explore contemporary employment law issues within the UK. It can prepare you for careers such as a chartered governance professional or company secretary in various organizations, or roles in governance and directorships. The course focuses on the evolving role of the Employment Tribunal, individual rights, discrimination, harassment, and the promotion of diversity through employment law, such as gender pay gap regulations. You will be taught by experienced lecturers who are subject matter specialists and practitioners, benefiting from strategic partnerships with firms and regulators.
The LLM Employment Law programme includes compulsory modules in Employment Law and Research Methods, alongside a dissertation. Students can choose three elective modules from a provided guide, subject to availability and location. A two-week induction covering the Key Principles of the English Legal System is provided and is compulsory for non-law graduates or those needing a refresher. Assessments are conducted online via unseen written examinations or coursework, with the dissertation assessed by a thesis submission.
This LLM can open pathways to careers such as chartered governance professional or company secretary within large organisations, private companies, and charitable organisations. It can also lead to roles in governorships and directorships. The program aims to improve employability by developing transferable skills and providing career mapping with the dedicated careers team. Postgraduates generally earn more than their graduate counterparts, with an average increase of £5,000.
Non-law graduates may be required to complete a two-week induction covering the Key Principles of the English Legal System. Students requiring a Student Route visa must study face-to-face.
Flexible funding options are available through StepEx. Please refer to the university's official website for the most current fee information.