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Law with Constitutional Politics, Law and Theory LLM

Law with Constitutional Politics, Law and Theory LLM

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Full time | Birkbeck, University of London | 1 year | OCT

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

OCT

Key information
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Qualification type

LLM - Master of Laws

Subject areas

Constitutional / Public Law Politics

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

The Constitutional Politics, Law and Theory LLM pathway is research lead, focusing on the history, theory and politics of constitutional law and comparative regional perspectives.

Throughout the programme, particular emphasis is based on interdisciplinarity and the comparative aspects of constitutional law. The programme is designed to give students the necessary tools to critically understand the social relevance of constitutional law as well as to equip them with more practical knowledge of this highly important area of the law.

CAREERS AND EMPLOYABILITY

Graduates can pursue career paths in the legal profession, government, the private sector, and research or journalism. Possible professions include:

barrister

solicitor

researcher

journalist

chartered legal executive

licensed conveyancer

human resources officer

patent attorney.

Modules

Designed to pull together expertise on diverse jurisdictions, this module is taught by several members of staff as well as invited professors and its syllabus varies from year to year reflecting contemporary developments. Each week, with the help of a specialist and materials available online in advance, you will discover how perennial problems that constitutionalism is meant to address persist in a diverse range of polities across the globe.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

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International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

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Entry requirements

A second-class honours degree (2:2) or above in law, the humanities or social sciences; other honours degrees will be considered.

University information

Birkbeck, University of London is a university which continues to change lives. In 2023 the institution marks its 200th anniversary. Established in 1823, Birkbeck is a world-class research and teaching institution, well known for being London’s premier evening university. Most classes take place in the evening, and this makes Birkbeck stand out from the crowd. Students have the freedom to use their daytimes however they like – a benefit that has...more