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Master of Advanced Legal Research

University of Westminster

  • London, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

A one-year LLM that trains students as professional legal researchers.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Understand foundational and advanced concepts in Advanced Legal Research
  • Apply relevant disciplinary methods and ideas
  • Analyse questions and evidence in the field
  • Communicate findings clearly
  • Use research and inquiry approaches where included in the curriculum
  • Connect theory with projects or applied work where offered

Career outcomes

  • Advanced legal research
  • Specialist research positions in legal and non-legal settings
  • Policy
  • Creative industries

Curriculum

  • One-year LLM. Core modules include Advanced Research Methods in Law
  • The Professional Legal Researcher
  • New Normativities and Legal Theory
  • Innovation
  • Technology and Research Communication
  • Project Design and Development
  • And an Advanced Legal Research Project
  • Plus option modules.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • A minimum lower second class honours degree (2:2) or international equivalent
  • With subject requirements varying by course; professional experience is considered for some; IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each component (7.0 for health psychology
  • Psychology and journalism).

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree (2:2 or equivalent), Subject requirement varies by course

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 88
  • PTE Academic 59
  • Cambridge 176

Documents you’ll need

  • Qualification certificates if required
  • Passport copy
  • Recommendations or references if required
  • Personal statement if required
  • Portfolio if required

How to apply

  1. Check the course page for entry requirements and deadlines . Apply online through the Apply button on the course page. Provide qualification copies and proof of English and passport (if a Student visa is needed) and personal statement and referee details. Some courses need a portfolio and essay or interview. Meet offer conditions and pay the deposit (11 December 2026 for January. 9 August 2027 for September). Request a CAS (18 December 2026. 30 August 2027) and apply for a Student visa. Enrol. Teaching starts 18 January or 27 September.

Other costs

Tuition per year£18,685 GBP
Application fee_
Deposit£5,500 GBP

Program details

CampusRegent, Central London
Faculty or schoolWestminster Business School
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFull-time
Post-study stay1.5 years
Scholarship noteInternational Postgraduate Excellence Awards for January 2027 list 3000 to 5000 GBP for eligible international masters students. The published scholarship deadline is 30 November 2026. Availability differs by study pattern and course.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    21 Jul 2027

    250 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.