University of Bristol Law School
LLM in General Legal Studies
Bristol, United Kingdom
LLM
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
27 Aug 2026
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
GBP 29,400 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Overseas full-time
Key Summary
With a choice of over 40 postgraduate units, you can choose from topics such as World Trade Law, Environmental Law, Intellectual Property and Human Rights in Law, Politics and Society.
Ideal for those pursuing a career in law, policy, business and academia, 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 within the top UK universities for employer reputation for law and legal studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025).
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.
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 select four units from the list offered across our LLM programmes and a compulsory dissertation. For the dissertation, you are able to choose whether to complete a group dissertation project or an individual dissertation.
Visit our programme catalogue for full details of the structure and unit content for our LLM in General Legal Studies.
University of Bristol is 8th in the UK and 51st in the world (QS World University rankings 2026)
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 2026/27
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.
Graduating from a world-leading university* opens doors to careers in a variety of sectors, with some of our graduates working as lawyers in national and international law firms, as well as consultancy and analyst roles.
This LLM will help you to:
- Develop and deepen understanding of law and the legal sector.
- 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 51st in the world (QS World University Ranking 2026)