LLM (Part Time)

Course aims

The LLM at Southampton Solent University is a well established course that gives the opportunity to make an advanced study of the law in a range of contexts that follow three distinctive themes: international law, intellectual property and criminal justice.  

The course aims to enhance your ability to synthesise ideas and theories to solve complex problems with considered legal argument and creative alternative solutions. You are encouraged to critically explore the objectives which the law seeks to advance, and review the context and challenges in which proposed changes exist.  

The course is also designed to develop skills in preparing coherent strategies for self-directed research, so that you are able to update and keep current an area of specialist legal knowledge and contribute to the fuller understanding of law in your chosen area.

The LLM will be of value to a wide range of highly skilled and professional individuals, some but not all of whom will either be or intend to become practising awyers. Applicants who are not law graduates are especially encouraged to apply since specialist knowledge of legal issues is increasingly fundamental in a dynamic marketplace where those working in law and relevant fields will encounter increased competition.  

Core content  

The main objective of these units is to ensure that you have the essential foundation skills and knowledge necessary to succeed at this level. 

• Negotiated Learning Agreement
• Advanced Legal Research Methods
• Dissertation

Option units

The selection of themed units is designed to maximise choice and enable you to tailor your studies to meet your own needs and aspirations.  

International law theme

• International Environmental Law
• The State, Law and Justice
• Law of International Trade
• Corporate Social Responsibility and the Ethical Company

Intellectual property theme

• Patents, Designs and Trade Secrets
• Trade Marks and Unfair Competition Law
• Copyright, Unregistered Designs and Rights in Performances

Criminal justice theme

• Advanced Issues of Criminal Responsibility
• Advanced Issues of Criminal Justice
• White Collar Crime

Assessment  

You will be assessed by means of examination, coursework and dissertation. You are encouraged to lead small seminar discussions, to present on an area of particular interest, present written commentaries on legal developments, and formulate a research proposal for the dissertation.

Fees

Fees for the 2011-2012 academic year are: 

Year 1: UK and EU students - £1,140 pa
Overseas Students - £2,610 pa

Year 2: UK and EU students - £2,960
Overseas Students - £6,790 

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