The LLM in European Law is designed to provide students with a detailed knowledge of the main principles of European Law. The programme is primarily concerned with the Law of the European Union, and also makes extensive provision for the study of European comparative law. The programme provides preparation for students wishing to become lawyers in the member states, or academic or public officials in fields concerned with European law. The LLM programme is made up of eight taught modules and a research dissertation.
Students take four modules in each of two terms.
Over the year as a whole, students must take at least four modules on European Union law or European comparative law. The remaining four modules can be taken from the list of European law modules, or from a list of optional modules. The modules are based on weekly seminars, in which student participation is encouraged. The modules are assessed on the basis of an essay of 3,000 to 4,000 words. In the third term and over the summer vacation, students prepare a dissertation on a topic within the subject-matter of the programme which is submitted in September.