Uclan’s LLM by Research offers a more flexible and independent course of study for those looking to complete a postgraduate qualification. The course itself is made up of a dissertation of the candidate’s chosen subject and an exam. Successful completion can lead to the pursuit of a higher research degree such as a PhD, and ultimately to the Pursuit of an academic career.

In addition the LLM by research is seen by employers as adding valuable skills to the overall professional development of employees, opening up the possibility of promotion and better career prospects. 

For full details about our current fees please see our website. 

Where English is not the applicants first language then a score of 6.5 on IELTS (with no individual component below 6.0) or equivalent.

In the 2014 Research Excellence Framework results Uclan was recognised as having produced internationally excellent and world-leading results.