This general LLM offers you the greatest flexibility to choose any available modules from our range of LLM pathways without restricting yourself to one particular branch of law. The course is designed to give students the opportunity to gain Masters-level knowledge and skills across a diverse range of legal topics and to tailor the course to your own interests and career aspirations.

If you prefer to focus on a particular legal subject area then you can opt to specialise through one of our LLM pathways:

• LLM Corporate and Commercial Law 
• LLM International Law and Global Justice 

Don’t worry if you’re not sure whether to opt for the general or specialised programme when you apply. All of our pathways are under the same course code, which means you can choose any pathway on the application form and make your final decision once you are here at Sheffield (no later than the start of semester 2). All pathways follow the same structure during semester 1, which means you can wait to see where your strengths and interests lie. If known, indicate the pathway you are interested in on your personal statement or advise that you are keeping your options open until you arrive.

The course draws on the considerable expertise of current staff, with teaching being research-led and practice-oriented. All students are encouraged to undertake their own independent research to support their learning. There are also several opportunities to get involved with conferences and research seminars, many of which involve visiting experts from the UK and overseas, as well as staff from the School of Law.

Most of the teaching on this programme is seminar-based. You will be given readings each week, and after an introductory overview, the seminar leader will lead discussions based around the reading. This gives you familiarity with the law, as well as the policies which underlie it. It also trains you to structure your arguments and research in a logical manner. Most modules are assessed by means of an essay.

At the end of the course, you will write a final dissertation under the supervision of an expert member of staff.

The Sheffield LLM can be studied on a full time basis over 1 year or on a part time basis over 2 years.

The example course structure below is based on the 2018-19 academic year and may be subject to change in future years.

You will be taught by leading academics who are themselves involved in research including human rights, international law, cyber law and internal market law.

Tuition fees

You can look up fees for full-time and part-time postgraduate courses here.

You can find further information on tuition fees for both UK/EU and overseas students here.

International students

Studying for your degree at the University of Sheffield offers you a world-class high-quality qualification and excellent value for money. One of the great advantages of studying at the University of Sheffield is that your money will go further in our city.

Living costs, scholarships, tuition fees and more

Postgraduate taught course tuition fee deposits

If you are an International applicant and have accepted a place on a taught postgraduate course, the University of Sheffield will ask you to pay a deposit towards your course tuition fee. By paying a tuition fee deposit you will indicate that you are definitely going to take up your place.

Tuition fee deposits

Home or overseas tuition fee status?

In common with other UK universities, the University of Sheffield charges different fees dependent on whether students are classed as Home or Overseas for tuition fee purposes. The decision to class a student as a Home or an Overseas student is determined by government legislation as set out in the Education (Fees and Awards) Regulations 2007. The regulations governing the fee status of students can be found on the government legislation website.

Tuition fee status

Funding your study

Find out more about financial support, money management and additional support here.

We are committed to giving you as many opportunities as possible to succeed. One of the ways we do this is through the range of scholarships and funding that are available to you through the School as well as the wider University.

Scholarships and Funding

All applications are considered on an individual basis based on academic ability, taking into account your academic record and experience.

If you are studying your undergraduate degree, you can apply for postgraduate courses at any time with your predicted results. We may make you a conditional offer.

Please note: applications to this course are assessed using our staged admissions process. You can find information about the process on our web page:

Staged admissions for postgraduate applications

Applicants with disabilities or dyslexia

We welcome disabled students and are committed to responding effectively and appropriately to individual support needs. We take all practicable steps to ensure that students with disabilities can participate in their studies without disadvantage, and can make full use of the university's academic and support services.

Information for Disabled Applicants