Programme description
What you can expect to study
- Understand core legal concepts and institutions.
- Develop case analysis, research and persuasive writing.
- Apply legal reasoning to complex practical scenarios.
Queen's University Belfast · Belfast
LLM Law
A flexible LLM drawing on the School of Law's specialisms, including criminal justice, human rights, international business law, law and technology and intellectual property. Suits law graduates and graduates of related subjects seeking advanced legal study.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Possible career directions include:
- Legal professional after required training
- Compliance officer
- Policy adviser
- Contracts or governance specialist
Career outcomes depend on experience, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed. We can help you compare the exact curriculum before you apply.
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- Normally a 2:2 Honours degree in Law, or a 2:1 in Social Sciences, Humanities or a cognate discipline
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- UK 2:1 equivalent: 4-year Bachelor Special or Professional degree, or 3-year General degree, with 60%, 3.3/4.0 or B+. UK 2:2 equivalent: same degrees with 55%, 3.0/4.0 or B
- English (IELTS)
- 6.0 overall, no component below 5.5
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How we help
Your application, handled.
- We check your eligibility and documents.
- We prepare and submit your application to Queen's University Belfast.
- We help you meet any offer conditions and get your CAS.
- We guide your Student visa application.
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on qub.ac.uk. The expanded description is a concise GEC summary based on the course record and subject area; module choices, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with Queen's University Belfast before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.