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LLM Employment LAW
A postgraduate degree designed for law and non-law graduates to enhance academic legal knowledge in Employment Law. Explore issues surrounding employment law in the UK including the growth of Employment Tribunals, individual rights, discrimination, and diversity. Opens pathways to careers as employment lawyer, governance professional, or HR consultant within large organisations, private companies, and charitable organisations.
Academic Journey
Information | Details |
Programme | LLM Employment Law |
Description | Specialist employment law postgraduate degree |
Duration | 12 months (Full-time) / 24 months (Part-time) |
Study Mode | Full-time, Part-time, On-Campus, Online |
Entry Requirements | Minimum 2:2 honours degree (any subject) |
Induction | 2-week English Legal System (compulsory for non-law students) |
Next Start Date | February 2026 |
Online Intakes | February 2026, October 2026, February 2027 |
Award-Linked Module | Employment Law (30 credits) |
120+ Countries | International student nationalities |
CAMPUSES
On-Campus – Full-time: Leeds, London Bloomsbury, Manchester, Nottingham
On-Campus – Part-time: Leeds, London Bloomsbury, Manchester, Nottingham
Online: February 2026, October 2026, February 2027
FEES 2026/27
Category | London | Outside London |
Domestic | £15,000 | £12,750 |
International | £19,600 (or £17,100 with £2,500 bursary) | £18,250 (or £15,750 with £2,500 bursary) |
Enhanced Instalment Plans:
Full-time: Up to 12 instalments (£1,146 London / £1,013 non-London per instalment)
Part-time: Up to 22 instalments
Alumni Discount: £1,000 (ULaw graduates)
International Bursary: £2,500 available
Postgraduate Loan: Eligible
Inside the Learning Segments
Compulsory Modules:
Employment Law (Award-linked, 30 credits)
Employment Tribunal jurisdiction
Unfair dismissal and discrimination
Individual and collective rights
Protected characteristics
Equality and Human Rights Commission
Gender pay gap requirements
Diversity in employment
Research Methods Training
Elective Modules:
Choose 3 modules (30 credits each) from elective guide
Dissertation:
Award-linked Dissertation in Employment Law (60 credits)
15,000-word thesis
Sustained in-depth investigation into a specialist area
Total Credits: 180 credits (LLM)
COURSE TOPICS COVERED
✓ Employment Tribunal jurisdiction and growth
✓ Unfair dismissal law
✓ Discrimination and harassment
✓ Individual employment rights
✓ Collective employment law
✓ Protected characteristics
✓ Gender pay gap compliance
✓ Equality and diversity initiatives
✓ Human Rights in employment
✓ Employment law enforcement mechanisms
✓ Disability discrimination
✓ Age discrimination
TEACHING APPROACH
Prepare, Engage, Consolidate Model:
Prepare: Bite-sized lectures (~10 minutes) + guided independent research
Engage: Interactive workshops (face-to-face, synchronous, or asynchronous online)
Consolidate: Self-assessment activities and revision tools
KEY FEATURES
✓ Specialist Centre of Excellence access
✓ Expert teaching from practitioners
✓ 93% graduate employment in highly skilled roles (15 months post-graduation)
✓ Earn £5,000 more than undergraduates (average)
✓ Strategic partnerships with firms and regulators
✓ Legal technology modules included
✓ Career support from day one
✓ 120+ international student nationalities
✓ Enhanced instalment payment options
✓ Flexible study modes (full-time, part-time, online)
✓ Multiple start dates throughout the year
✓ Networking opportunities globally
Academic:
Minimum 2:2 honours degree (law and non-law graduates welcome)
English Language (International):
IELTS 6.5 or above with a minimum of 6.0 in each component
Visa Students:
Cannot study online (face-to-face modules only)
No visa sponsorship for part-time study
Timed exams must be completed in-person at campus
Employment Lawyer
HR Legal Advisor
Employment Rights Officer
Discrimination Law Specialist
Trade Union Representative
Employment Tribunal Representative
Equality and Diversity Advisor
In-house Employment Counsel
Regulatory Compliance Officer
Employment Law Consultant
Negotiation and Dispute Resolution Specialist
Corporate Governance Advisor
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