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Master's by ResearchLaw

Law LLM by Research

The University of Edinburgh · Old College, Edinburgh, Scotland

Level
Master's by Research
Duration
1 year full-time
Intake
January 2027
Tuition fee
£27,300 / year
Initial deposit
For international students, the initial tuition fee deposit at **The University of Edinburgh** varies depending on the programme type: - **Full Master’s Programme:** £1,500 - **Business School Taught
Location
Old College, Edinburgh, Scotland

Course overview

LLM by Research develops legal research and writing skills through a 30,000-word dissertation under specialist academic supervision. Research can be undertaken in the School's legal and criminological research areas.

Course details

Degree level
Master's by Research
Subject
Law
Duration
1 year full-time
Intake
January 2027
Tuition fee
£27,300 / year
Initial deposit
For international students, the initial tuition fee deposit at **The University of Edinburgh** varies depending on the programme type: - **Full Master’s Programme:** £1,500 - **Business School Taught
City
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Campus
Old College

About this information

The details on this page have not yet been checked against the official course page by our team. Fees, intakes and requirements can change, so always confirm them on the official course page before you apply.

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English Language Requirements

Main English Requirements

IELTS Academic

7.0 overall

Components: 6.5

Alternative English Requirements

TOEFL iBT

100 overall

Components: 23

Oxford ELLT

8 overall

Components: 7

Only the tests listed here are shown as accepted for this course.

Entry requirements

For applicants from Pakistan

University of Edinburgh Pakistan postgraduate guidance: bachelor's degree studied over at least 4 years from an HEC-recognised university. For a programme requiring UK 2:1, Pakistan equivalent is 70% or 3.5/4.0. Programme-specific requirements apply.

General entry requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in law or a social science subject. Entry is competitive.

Scholarships & discounts

No scholarships or discounts are listed for this course.

Pre-CAS interview

Required
It depends on the university
Format
Credibility interview

Course modules

  • Online application. Personal statement, research proposal, supervisor/research information and standard supporting documents may be required. Two references. No formal coursework other than initial training seminars.

Details can change. Confirm fees, entry requirements and deadlines on the official course page before applying.