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LLM, Diploma and Certificate Modules

On this page you can find the full list of modules available on the LLM and Diploma programmes at Queen Mary University of London.

Module availability

At Queen Mary, we’re proud to deliver over 200 Postgraduate Law modules providing a large selection of module options for our students.

A specialised LLM programme requires students to complete 180 credits, including any dissertation. To expand your knowledge further, it may be possible to choose up to 60 credits from another LLM programme whilst still qualifying for your chosen degree.

However, do bear in mind that not all modules listed will be available in one year and may have restrictions or other conditions depending on your programme. Please see the individual module descriptions for more information.

Full details of module availability and the semesters they are to be taught will be made available at induction.

Compulsory dissertation

30 credit compulsory dissertation in AI and the Law.

Compulsory modules

60 credits of compulsory modules:

General elective modules

Choose 60 credits of guided electives:

Free choice modules

A further 30 credits of LLM modules that are free for you to choose (which may include electives from this programme or any modules from any other programmes).

AI and the Law LLM

Compulsory modules

90 credits of compulsory modules:

Guided elective modules

Choose 30 credits of guided electives:

Free choice modules

A further 60 credits of LLM modules that are free for you to choose (which may include electives from this programme or any modules from any other programmes).

SQE modules

If you are preparing for the SQE alongside your LLM, you will take 120 credits of modules listed above, and 60 credits of SQE preparation modules.

Art, Business and Law LLM

Compulsory electives

Choose 90 credits from the compulsory electives:

Guided electives

Choose 30 credits from the guided electives:

Free choice electives

And a further 60 credits of LLM modules that are free for you to choose (which may include electives from this programme or any modules from any other programmes).

SQE modules

If you are preparing for the SQE alongside your LLM, you will take 120 credits of modules listed above, and 60 credits of SQE preparation modules.

Compulsory elective modules

Choose 90 credits of compulsory electives:

Guided elective modules

Choose 30 credits of guided electives:

Free choice modules

And a further 60 credits of LLM modules that are free for you to choose (which may include electives from this programme or any modules from any other programmes).

SQE modules

If you are preparing for the SQE alongside your LLM, you will take 120 credits of modules listed above, and 60 credits of SQE preparation modules.

The following modules are not available to those taking SQE preparation:

  • SOLM092 Commercialisation of Intellectual Property
  • SOLM119 International Tax Law
  • SOLM118 Principles of Taxation
  • SOLM332 Theory of E-Commerce Regulation

Compulsory dissertation

Compulsory 60 credit dissertation in Common Law Theory and Practice.

Compulsory modules

60 credits of compulsory modules:

Free choice modules

A further 60 credits of LLM modules that are free for you to choose (which may include electives from this programme or any modules from any other programmes).

Common Law Theory and Practice

Compulsory elective modules

Choose 90 credits of compulsory electives:

Guided elective modules

Choose 30 credits of guided electives:

Free choice modules

And a further 60 credits of LLM modules that are free for you to choose (which may include electives from this programme or any modules from any other programmes).

SQE modules

If you are preparing for the SQE alongside your LLM, you will take 120 credits of modules listed above, and 60 credits of SQE preparation modules.

Comparative and International Dispute Resolution LLM

Compulsory dissertation

  • 30 credit dissertation in Competition Law

Compulsory elective modules

Choose 60 credits of compulsory electives:

Guided elective modules

Choose 30 credits of guided electives:

Free choice modules

And a further 60 credits of LLM modules that are free for you to choose (which may include electives from this programme or any modules from any other programmes).

SQE modules

If you are preparing for the SQE alongside your LLM, you will take 120 credits of modules listed above, and 60 credits of SQE preparation modules.

Competition Law LLM

Compulsory dissertation

30 credit compulsory dissertation in Criminal Justice.

Compulsory elective modules

Choose 60 credits of compulsory electives:

Guided elective modules

Choose 30 credits of guided electives:

SQE modules

If you are preparing for the SQE alongside your LLM, you will take 120 credits of modules listed above, and 60 credits of SQE preparation modules.

Criminal Justice LLM

Compulsory dissertation

Compulsory 30 credit dissertation in Energy and Climate Change Law.

Compulsory modules

60 credits of compulsory modules:

Guided elective modules

Choose 30 credits of guided electives:

Free choice modules

A further 60 credits of LLM modules that are free for you to choose (which may include electives from this programme or any modules from any other programmes).

SQE modules

If you are preparing for the SQE alongside your LLM, you will take 120 credits of modules listed above, and 60 credits of SQE preparation modules.

Energy and Climate Change Law LLM

Compulsory dissertation

  • 30 credits compulsory dissertation in Environmental Law

Compulsory elective modules

Choose 60 credits of compulsory electives:

Guided elective modules

Choose 30 credits of guided electives:

Free choice modules

And a further 60 credits of free choice from our range of LLM modules (which may include electives from this programme or any modules from any other programmes).

Environmental Law LLM

Compulsory

90 credits of compulsory modules:

Guided electives

Choose 30 credits from the following electives:

Free choice

And a further 60 credits of LLM modules that are free for you to choose (which may include electives from this programme or any modules from any other programmes).

Fashion Law LLM

Compulsory dissertation

  • 30 credit compulsory dissertation on Human Rights Law.

Compulsory elective modules

Choose 60 credits of compulsory electives:

Guided elective modules

Choose 30 credits of guided electives:

Free choice modules

And a further 60 credits of LLM modules that are free for you to choose (which may include electives from this programme or any modules from any other programmes).

SQE modules

If you are preparing for the SQE alongside your LLM, you will take 120 credits of modules listed above, and 60 credits of SQE preparation modules.

Human Rights Law LLM

Compulsory elective modules

90 credits of compulsory electives:

Guided elective modules

30 credits of guided electives:

Free choice modules

And a further 60 credits of LLM modules that are free for you to choose (which may include electives from this programme or any modules from any other programmes).

SQE modules

If you are preparing for the SQE alongside your LLM, you will take 120 credits of modules listed above, and 60 credits of SQE preparation modules.

The following modules are not available for those preparing for the SQE:

  • SOLM075 International and Comparative Copyright Law
  • SOLM086 The Law of Film
  • SOLM092 Commercialisation of IP
  • SOLM087 The Business of Film
  • SOLM292 European Law of Patents
  • SOLM090 Intellectual Property in the Creative Industries
  • SOLM096 Trade Secrets
  • SOLM085 Interactive Entertainment Law
  • SOLM314 Fashion Enterprise: Ethics, Business and Law

Intellectual Property Law LLM

Compulsory elective modules

Choose 90 credits from the compulsory electives:

Guided elective modules

Choose 30 credits from the guided electives:

Free choice modules

And a further 60 credits of LLM modules that are free for you to choose (which may include electives from this programme or any modules from any other programmes).

SQE modules

If you are preparing for the SQE alongside your LLM, you will take 120 credits of modules listed above, and 60 credits of SQE preparation modules.

The following modules are not available to those taking the SQE preparation:

  • SOLM118 Principles of Taxation
  • SOLM119 International Tax Law

International Business Law LLM

Compulsory modules

90 credits of compulsory modules:

Guided elective modules

Choose 30 credits of guided electives:

Free choice modules

And a further 60 credits of LLM modules that are free for you to choose (which may include electives from this programme or any modules from any other programmes).

SQE modules

If you are preparing for the SQE alongside your LLM, you will take 120 credits of modules listed above, and 60 credits of SQE preparation modules.

International Maritime Law LLM

Compulsory elective modules

Choose 90 credits of compulsory electives:

Guided elective modules

Choose 30 credits of guided electives:

Free choice modules

And a further 60 credits of LLM modules that are free for you to choose (which may include electives from this programme or any modules from any other programmes).

SQE modules

If you are preparing for the SQE alongside your LLM, you will take 120 credits of modules listed above, and 60 credits of SQE preparation modules.

The following modules are not available to those taking the SQE preparation:

  • SOLM118 Principles of Taxation
  • SOLM119 International Tax Law

International Tax Law LLM

Compulsory modules

90 credits of compulsory modules:

Guided elective modules

Choose 30 credits of elective modules:

Free choice modules

A further 60 credits of LLM modules that are free for you to choose (which may include electives from this programme or any modules from any other programmes).

SQE modules

If you are preparing for the SQE alongside your LLM, you will take 120 credits of modules listed above, and 60 credits of SQE preparation modules.

International Trade and Economic Law LLM

If you apply for the Laws LLM your final degree certificate will show Master of Laws. If you wish your degree to show expertise in a specific area of law then you should apply for one of our specialised LLM programmes.

On the Laws LLM you select credits of taught modules from the majority of available LLM modules.

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

Certain combinations of modules may be restricted or required – see the individual module description for more details. These are also subject to change but will be confirmed prior to module selection.

Laws LLM

Compulsory dissertation

30 credit compulsory dissertation on Public International Law.

Compulsory elective modules

Choose 60 credits of compulsory electives:

Guided elective modules

Choose 30 credits of guided electives:

Free choice modules

And a further 60 credits of LLM modules that are free for you to choose (which may include electives from this programme or any modules from any other programmes).

Public International Law LLM

Compulsory elective modules

Choose 90 credits of compulsory electives:

Guided elective modules

Choose 30 credits of guided electives:

Free choice modules

And a further 60 credits of LLM modules that are free for you to choose (which may include electives from this programme or any modules from any other programmes).

SQE modules

If you are preparing for the SQE alongside your LLM, you will take 120 credits of modules listed above, and 60 credits of SQE preparation modules.

The following modules are not available to those taking the SQE preparation:

  • SOLM118 Principles of Taxation
  • SOLM119 International Tax Law

Tax Law LLM

Compulsory elective modules

Choose 90 credits of compulsory electives:

Guided elective modules

Choose 30 credits of guided electives:

Free choice modules

A further 60 credits of LLM modules that are free for you to choose (which may include electives from this programme or any modules from any other programmes).

Technology, Media and Communications Law LLM

Regulation and Compliance LLM modules

Compulsory dissertation

30 credit compulsory Dissertation in Regulation and Compliance.

Compulsory modules

60 credits of compulsory modules:

Guided elective modules

Choose 90 credits of guided electives:

Compulsory dissertation

30 credit compulsory Dissertation in Regulation and Compliance.

Compulsory modules

60 credits of compulsory modules:

Guided elective modules

Choose 90 credits of guided electives:

Compulsory dissertation

30 credit compulsory Dissertation in Regulation and Compliance.

Compulsory modules

60 credits of compulsory modules:

Guided elective modules

Choose 90 credits of guided electives:

Compulsory dissertation

30 credit compulsory Dissertation in Regulation and Compliance.

Compulsory modules

60 credits of compulsory modules:

Guided elective modules

Choose 90 credits of guided electives:

Compulsory dissertation

30 credit compulsory Dissertation in Regulation and Compliance.

Compulsory modules

60 credits of compulsory modules:

Guided elective modules

Choose 90 credits of guided electives:

Please note, information on this page is subject to change.

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