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    INNOVATIVE TEACHING AND WORLD-CLASS STAFF

    The School provides a high quality learning environment with innovative teaching practice and great student support enabling our students to achieve their full potential. Undertake a unique learning experience with the opportunity to be taught by world leading academics who are at the forefront of their fields.

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    Course UCAS Code Qualification Duration
    Law (Major) and Politics M1L2 Bachelor of Laws 3 years
    UCAS Code M1L2
    Duration 3 years
    Description

    As a joint honours programme, Law with Politics offers students the chance to study for a Qualifying Law Degree whilst also engaging with research in areas such as conflict, co-operation, power and decision making, the result being a highly nuanced degree option. The close relationship with the regional political infrastructure inNorthern Ireland creates a unique environment for students to engage....
    Law Senior Status M101 Bachelor of Laws 2 years
    UCAS Code M101
    Duration 2 years
    Description

    The LLB (Senior Status) is an accelerated two-year qualifying law degree for Northern Ireland, England and Wales and other jurisdictions. It is primarily designed for non-law graduates who wish to obtain a qualifying law degree or who have interest in reading law as a second academic degree. Students will have the opportunity to gain skills and knowledge in core legal subjects as well as real-world....
    Law M100 Bachelor of Laws 3 years
    UCAS Code M100
    Duration 3 years
    Description

    Law looks at the relationships, interactions and transactions between individuals, government and state at a local, regional, national and international level. With a broad focus and application, the law degree encompasses private and public law alongside wider socio-legal perspectives. You will study key aspects of the law and develop a wide range of transferable skills, relevant to your future career....
    Common and Civil Law (Major) with Hispanic Studies M2R4 Bachelor of Laws 4 years
    UCAS Code M2R4
    Duration 4 years
    Description

    This is a fully integrated programme between Law and Spanish. You will focus on the sources of Spanish law, the practice of justice in Spain, and topical issues with legal/judicial ramifications, whilst also obtaining a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The year abroad is a unique opportunity for linguistic development by immersion in Spanish culture (3rd Year also....
    Common and Civil Law (Major) with French M2R1 Bachelor of Laws 4 years
    UCAS Code M2R1
    Duration 4 years
    Description

    This is a fully integrated programme between Law and French. You will focus on the sources of French law, the practice of justice in France, and topical issues with legal/judicial ramifications, whilst also obtaining a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The year abroad is a unique opportunity for linguistic development by immersion in Francophone culture. (120 CAT....
    Postgraduate Taught Courses
    Course Qualification Duration
    International Business Law Master of Laws 1 year
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    Duration 1 year
    Description

    This programme is designed to help you set the legal and regulatory regimes around international business and the global economy in the context of broader legal and socio-legal study skills. The LLM will prepare you for a career in the commercial sector, in business, government or in NGOs. You will be proficient in thinking about business on a global scale and the place of law, compliance, corporate....
    Criminology and Criminal Justice Master of Laws 1 year
    UCAS Code
    Duration 1 year
    Description

    This exciting, stimulating and topical postgraduate degree programme in Criminology and Criminal Justice is taught by internationally-recognised scholars and researchers who offer students a wide introduction to the study of crime and criminal justice in contemporary society. Staff members have strong links with local criminal justice agencies and community organisations as well as extensive comparative....
    Masters in Law Masters in Law 2 years
    UCAS Code
    Duration 2 years
    Description

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    Human Rights Law Master of Laws 1 year
    UCAS Code
    Duration 1 year
    Description

    The protection of human rights at the international level is a relatively new branch of law. Since World War Two, there has been a huge growth in the number and variety of human rights standards set out in international treaties, in national constitutions, and in other so-called 'soft law' documents. These standards are not always fully implemented and the mechanisms for trying to get them implemented....
    International Business Law including Placement Master of Laws 2 years
    UCAS Code
    Duration 2 years
    Description

    PLEASE NOTE : Programme is at Capacity The LLM International Business Law with Placement is now at capacity and we are no longer accepting applications to this course for 2019 entry. You may wish to apply for the LLM International Business Law (one year programme), for which places are still available. This programme assists students with setting the legal and regulatory regimes around international....
    Law Master of Laws 1 year
    UCAS Code
    Duration 1 year
    Description

    The LLM (Law) provides ambitious graduates with a highly flexible approach to advanced legal studies, focused on the School of Law's specialisms in criminal justice, European law, public and environmental governance, human rights and international business. The programme reflects the School's global orientation and its culture of critical enquiry and as such we encourage you to devise the pathway that....
    Postgraduate Research Courses
    Course Qualification Duration
    Law Doctor of Philosophy 3 years
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    Duration 3 years
    Description

    The School of Law has over 100 years' experience of achievement in both education and research. We are ranked as a leading centre for legal research in the UK, and we offer PhD supervision across the legal field, supporting a range of approaches, from the doctrinal to the sociolegal, comparative, criminological and critical. Our doctoral students go to exciting careers, including law schools across....
    Law Master of Philosophy 3 years
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    Duration 3 years
    Description

    The School of Law at Queen's has a long and distinguished record of achievement in both education and research. The production of world-leading and internationally excellent research in Human Rights, Governance, Criminology and Criminal Justice, and Common Law explains why the School of Law at Queen's is now rated as one of the leading centres of legal research in the UK. Postgraduate education is....
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    Queen's University provides students with the opportunity to study in a Russell Group accredited institution, on a personal level with esteemed academics. The teaching staff go above and beyond to ensure a high level of module and pastoral support for everyone. Kristian McCartney
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    GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES

    Many of our courses offer the opportunity to take part in overseas exchanges with partner universities in Europe, North America and China. There are opportunities to study or work abroad, supported by schemes such as Erasmus and Study USA. This can significantly enhance the employability of students and the global opportunities open to them.

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    WORLD CLASS FACILITIES

    The £20m Law School at Queen’s offers students access to world-class facilities such as a fully interactive Moot Court room, various seminar rooms and a Wellbeing room.

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    STUDENT EXPERIENCE

    Students can join a number of student-led initiatives within the School including the Law Society, the ADR Society and the Street Law Project. Other initiatives include the Queen’s Student Law Journal and the Mooting Society.

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