European Law (1 Year or 2 Years Part-time)

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As the European Union has developed into new policy areas, EU law has grown in significance. The LLM in European Law offers students the opportunity to gain a detailed knowledge of EU law in a range of fields. These include constitutional law, the law relating to the single market, competition law, environmental law, employment law, the law on migration, and human rights law.

Modules:

To specialise in this area, you must select 90 credits of modules from this list and do your compulsory dissertation in the field of European Law (45 credits). The additional 45 credits of taught modules can be in this area or can be unrelated and therefore selected from the full list of LLM available modules.

All modules are 45 credits unless otherwise stated below.

Note: Not all of the modules listed will be available in any one year. Any modules not available in the forthcoming academic session will be marked as soon as this information is confirmed by teaching academics.

* QLLM028 EU Financial Law
* QLLM029 EU Justice and Home Affairs
* QLLM033 European Internal Market Law
* QLLM034 External Relations Law of the European Union
* QLLM067 Judicial Protection in the EU
* QLLM100 EU Immigration Law (22.5 credits Semester 1)
* QLLM101 EU Criminal Law (22.5 credits Semester 2)
* QLLM106 EU Constitutional Law I - Concepts, Values and Principles (22.5 credits)
* QLLM107 EU Constitutional Law II - Governance (22.5 credits)
* QLLM122 European Union Tax Law
* QLLM124 European Union Competition Law
* QLLM129 European Human Rights Law
* QLLM130 Terrorism and Human Rights
* QLLM173 Terrorism and Human Rights: Constitutional Perspectives (22.5 credits Semester 1)
* QLLM174 Migration, Security and Human Rights (22.5 credits Semester 1)
* QLLM189 European Healthcare Law
* QLLM190 EU Healthcare law: Rights, Policies and Instruments (22.5 credits Semester 1)
* QLLM191 Competition and Regulation in EU Healthcare Markets (22.5 credits Semester 2)
* QLLM192 Market Integration and Regulation in the European Internal Market (22.5 credits Semester 1)
* QLLM193 Free Movement of Persons in the European Union (22.5 credits Semester 2)

Law graduatesThe usual qualification for entry to the LLM programme is a degree in law, or a degree with a substantial law content, of at least 2.1 honours (or equivalent). Law graduates with 2.2 honours who also have other legal qualifications and/or substantial professional legal experience may also qualify.Non-law graduatesNon-law graduates with a minimum second class honours degree, that have also obtained a Merit (or 60 per cent) in the Common Professional Examination (CPE) or Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) recognised by the UK professional bodies, may also qualify. Non-law graduates may also be considered on the basis of exceptional professional experience (of at least five years) in a legal area or an area directly related to their programme of study.In all cases, a full online application is required in order for a fair assessment and decision to be made. Each application is considered on its merits and on sight of full application documents.A full and detailed CV is required for all applications and is particularly relevant where professional experience needs to be considered. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 7 CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 75 (Grade B) TOEFL iBT® test: 100 IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.

Tuition fees for Home and EU students

2014 entryFull time £12,600

Tuition fees for International students

2014 entryFull time £18,000

FundingThere are a number of sources of funding available for Masters students.

These include a significant package of competitive Queen Mary bursaries and scholarships in a range of subject areas, as well as external sources of funding.

School of Law scholarships

The School of Law offers a range of scholarships for Law Masters programmes each year. Full details are made available on the law funding page from October November each year.

Queen Mary bursaries and scholarships

We offer a range of bursaries and scholarships for Masters students including competitive scholarships, bursaries and awards, some of which are for applicants studying specific subjects.

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