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Full time | The University of Edinburgh | 1 year | 09-SEP-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

09-SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

LLM - Master of Laws

Subject areas

Europe: Law

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

An in-depth knowledge and understanding of EU law is now more essential than ever for anyone considering a career in law, business, politics or policy within the UK, EU or beyond.

EU law is a complex and fascinating subject that weighs ever more heavily on policymaking in the UK, Europe and internationally. This programme is designed to equip you with the knowledge and understanding of European law required for any future legal career.

The UK’s departure from the EU raises complex questions, with a possible special status for Scotland (or even renewed calls for independence) adding a further layer of complexity. Even after the so-called Brexit, EU law remains relevant to lawyers in the UK not only when they are dealing with pre-Brexit questions, but also because the future of the EU-UK relationship is likely to be heavily influenced by it. Against that background, the importance of advanced knowledge in EU law to employment in the public and private sectors will only increase.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this programme, students should have acquired a sophisticated understanding of the European Union's legal system and its law-making processes, and substantive knowledge of their chosen policy/course strands.

Career opportunities

The LLM in European Law is not only for law graduates who plan to develop a career in the field of EU law, but also for law students or practising lawyers looking to gain a competitive edge in the employment market more generally within law, business or policymaking. Many graduates develop dynamic careers working in Brussels, home of the European Commission.

Modules

An independent piece of research and analysis of up to 10,000 words on an approved topic in the field of european law. The dissertation is an extended piece of scholarship in which a student is expected to formulate and sustain a substantive piece of research. The student is expected to engage critically and analytically with the literature in the field, building upon relevant concepts and theory covered in the taught element of the degree and deploying a range of primary and secondary sources, comparative and bibliographic skills. Each student will be allocated a research supervisor in the second semester.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£15,200

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£27,300

Entry requirements

A minimum UK 2:1 honours degree from a UK university, or its international equivalent, in law.