Sheffield Hallam University: Master of Laws by Research
| Institution | Sheffield Hallam University |
|---|---|
| Department | Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities |
| Web | http://www.shu.ac.uk |
| admissions@shu.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | (+44) 0114 225 5533 |
| Study type | Research |
Summary
Course summary
• Demonstrate your aptitude for legal research and develop a specialist knowledge in a specific aspect of law • Develop research skills as well as the ability to produce in-depth and persuasive academic writing • Boost your employability in an increasingly competitive market.
At various stages in your legal career, a research degree can help you develop professionally and improve your career prospects in this competitive sector. Choose a topic for thesis study and become a specialist in a particular area of law, or develop your interest in a specific legal topic, and stand out from the crowd of undergraduates.
Applied learning
During the course you work largely independently but you are guided by an experienced supervisor in a supportive environment. You can access legal materials in our dedicated law library in the learning centre, which is open 24-hours a day during term time. Our IT systems are set up so that most of your learning and research can be done anywhere off campus where you have access to a suitable internet connection. You learn through: • 30,000 word thesis • oral or approved alternative examination
LLM (Res)
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Normally you need to have a first or upper second class honours degree which involved the study of law or legal philosophy. You are required to submit a proposal which specifies • the research question(s) to be addressed • your initial ideas • the legal or policy issues to be examined • an indication of the relevant literature • an outline of the methodology to be used. We interview all applicants and you will be asked to provide a sample of your work. If English is not your first language, you are required to have an average IELTS score of 7.0. This must include a written English score of 7.0 and a score in all other categories of at least 6.0. If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 7.0 or equivalent we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score If you do not have such academic qualifications we may consider your application individually, based on your personal, professional and work experience, and other formal qualifications. |
| Location | Collegiate Crescent Campus Collegiate Crescent Sheffield S10 2BP |
Fees
| EU | 4327 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 4327 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 4327 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 4327 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 4327 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 12875 GBP for Whole course |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Normally you need to have a first or upper second class honours degree which involved the study of law or legal philosophy. You are required to submit a proposal which specifies • the research question(s) to be addressed • your initial ideas • the legal or policy issues to be examined • an indication of the relevant literature • an outline of the methodology to be used. We interview all applicants and you will be asked to provide a sample of your work. If English is not your first language, you are required to have an average IELTS score of 7.0. This must include a written English score of 7.0 and a score in all other categories of at least 6.0. If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 7.0 or equivalent we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score If you do not have such academic qualifications we may consider your application individually, based on your personal, professional and work experience, and other formal qualifications. |
| Location | Collegiate Crescent Campus Collegiate Crescent Sheffield S10 2BP |
Fees
| EU | 2164 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 2164 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 2164 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 2164 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 2164 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 2164 GBP for Year 1 |
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