Overview
A taught master's in law with one core module on legal systems and research methods, five option modules and a 12,000-word dissertation. The fee shown is for the one-year full-time route.
Highlights
- Core: Legal Systems and Research Methods
- Optional: International Commercial Arbitration
- Optional: Intellectual Property
- Dissertation: 12,000 words (60 credits)
Entry requirements
- Academic
- An undergraduate degree at 2:2 or equivalent in Law or a closely related subject.
- English language
- IELTS (Academic and Indicator) 6.5 overall, minimum 6.0 in each component. PTE Academic 60 with 52 in Listening, 53 in Reading, 65 in Speaking and 59 in Writing. Duolingo 120, minimum 105 in all other components. TOEFL listed as 4.5, with 5 in Listening and 4.5 in each other component (as published).
- Applicants from Pakistan
- The Pakistan page states postgraduate taught entry normally needs a four-year Bachelor's degree, typically the equivalent of a UK 2:2. It gives 60% (GPA 2.5 out of 4) as comparable to a UK 2:2 and 70% (GPA 2.8 out of 4) as comparable to a 2:1. Pre-Masters courses are available through the International Pathway College. Source
Careers
The course page says the degree can support progression towards qualification as a barrister or solicitor in England and Wales and is recognised in some other jurisdictions.
Working after you graduate
Bachelor's and master's graduates on a Student visa may apply in the UK for the Graduate visa: two years if applying by 31 December 2026, or 18 months if applying on or after 1 January 2027.
Checked on 10 October 2026. Official source.
Scholarships for this course
- Chevening ScholarshipsTuition fees, monthly living stipend, economy return flight, arrival and departure allowances and visa application cost
- York Graduate Loyalty Discount10% tuition fee discount