About this course
Newcastle University offers Law LLM as a 1-year postgraduate Masters Degree (Taught) programme in Law. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £25,900 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 6.5 overall or TOEFL iBT 90. Intakes run across 2 windows (Autumn (September), 2026 and Autumn (September), 2027).
Scholarships are available to international applicants. The programme includes an industry internship element.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
We will also consider applications on an individual basis if you have lower or non-standard qualifications or experience in professional legal practice.
Applicants from non-law disciplines are normally required to have a 2:1 degree to demonstrate the academic capability needed to develop these skills from a new starting point at postgraduate level.
A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, from any other academic discipline.
A 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent, in Law.
2:2 (Law) & 2:1 (Other) Hons degree.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Autumn (September), 2026
- ▸Autumn (September), 2027
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
