LLM General

University of Birmingham Dubai

Master's degree

Study Discipline: Law Studies

Study Programme Details

City: Dubai

Country: United Arab Emirates

Admission Sessions: Autumn Session, Spring Session

Study Format: Full Time, Part Time

Mode of Study: Fully on Site

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Programme Type

Master's degree

Duration

12 Months

Scholarship Available

Yes

Language

English

About this Study Course

Step into a transformative legal journey with our LLM General program—an innovative, engaging, and flexible approach to postgraduate legal studies that empowers you to craft an LLM tailored to your unique aspirations. In a rapidly evolving legal landscape, this program positions you at the forefront of current trends, ensuring your education is not just relevant but anticipates the future of law.

Unleash the power of a narrative-driven curriculum that sparks your passion for law and invites you to explore its diverse facets. Our program goes beyond traditional legal studies, offering a dynamic and personalized learning experience that prepares you for a successful and impactful legal career.

Overview

Immerse yourself in a legal education accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education. The General LLM pathway is a gateway to exposure across a spectrum of legal disciplines, providing expertise across the board and furnishing you with the skills and knowledge crucial for a thriving legal career.

This pathway offers unparalleled flexibility in module selection, allowing you to tailor your educational journey to areas of law that align with your future aspirations. By bridging common law principles with international approaches to specialist issues, you gain a unique edge. Whether you’re a recent law graduate aspiring to a professional career or a working professional seeking to expand your legal knowledge, our flexible program accommodates both full and part-time commitments.

The timetable is meticulously designed to suit the diverse schedules of our students. Opt for day classes on weekdays for an immersive one-year program or choose a flexible blend of evening and weekend classes over two years for working professionals. This program is your ideal pathway if you seek master’s-level knowledge and skills without confining yourself to a single branch of law.

Admission Requirements

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You will follow a modular programme (180 credits in total), which comprises six taught modules (20 credits each) and a dissertation of 15,000 words (60 credits) which is to be submitted at the end of your studies. You will be required to undertake the following compulsory module:

Introduction to Legal Research (Compulsory) (20 Credits)

You will have the opportunity to select five modules (100 credits) from a range of optional modules, which may include:

English and International Sales Law (20 Credits)
International Mergers and Acquisitions (20 Credits)
International Oil and Gas Law (20 Credits)
Sustainable Energy and the Environment (20 Credits)
Intellectual Property Law (20 Credits)
Banking Law (20 Credits)
Carriage of Goods (20 Credits)
International Commercial Conflict of Laws (20 Credits)
Company Law and Policy (20 Credits)
Global Trade Law and Policy (20 Credits)
International Commercial Dispute Resolution (20 Credits)
International Construction Law (20 Credits)
Transnational Financial Crime Law (20 Credits)

All 20 credit modules equate to 200 hours of studying time: 20 hours will be in seminars and 180 hours is guided independent study.

The annual tuition fee for full-time study is AED 114,250, or AED 57,125 for part-time.

Future Career Outcomes

Join the ranks of successful alumni who have leveraged their General LLM degree to make a mark in diverse industries. Dive into real-world examples that showcase how our program aligns with industry demands, emphasizing the practical skills development crucial for success in today’s dynamic job market.