LLM in Company Law and Corporate Governance
Bristol, United Kingdom
DURATION
1 up to 2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
25 Jul 2025
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
GBP 28,600 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Overseas full-time
Introduction
Overview
With a wide range of optional units, you can explore and critically assess national, international, comparative, and interdisciplinary perspectives on company law and corporate governance.
Ideal for those pursuing a career in law, finance, business and academia among other professions, the programme develops crucial analytical, communication, and research skills valued by top employers. Our programmes are well respected by leading law firms, with Bristol ranking in the top 10 in the UK for employer reputation, for law and legal studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024).
Choosing a postgraduate law degree from the University of Bristol – ranked third in the UK for legal research excellence (THE analysis of REF 2021) – means engaging in a rigorous, research-rich curriculum that will make you stand out to employers. You will be challenged and inspired by our world-leading academics who are part of the Law School’s Centre for Private and Commercial Law.
Admissions
Curriculum
Course structure
Our vibrant international community and diverse teaching methods, including lectures, seminars, and bespoke skills workshops, enrich the LLM experience at the University of Bristol. A wide range of optional units reflect the expertise of our globally renowned academics, allowing you to further specialise your degree.
You will take four units and a compulsory dissertation. Specialist units include both Company Law and Corporate Governance in the UK and the US – and cover other areas of interest, such as human rights law, labour law or international law.
Scholarships and Funding
Alumni discount
University of Bristol students and graduates can benefit from a 25% reduction in tuition fees for postgraduate study. Check your eligibility for an alumni discount.
Funding for 2025/26
Information about funding and scholarships can be found on the University of Bristol Law School fees and funding webpages. This includes information about the Law School's Think Big about Law and Justice Scholarships, open to international postgraduate students.
Further information on funding for prospective UK and international postgraduate students.
Career Opportunities
Careers
Graduating from a world-leading university* will open doors for careers in a variety of sectors. This LLM is ideal for individuals wishing to pursue legal practice, or to develop careers in finance and management as well as in the fields of regulation and governance.
This LLM will help you to:
- Develop and deepen understanding of company law and corporate governance.
- Build transferable skills.
- Provide a springboard into a diverse range of careers.
- Boost prospects for those already working in related fields.
- Deliver a solid first step towards a research career.
Please visit our careers and employability webpages for more information about the support and opportunities we provide during your studies.
*Ranked 54th in the world (QS World University Ranking 2025)