Course description
Modules
The LLM programmes consist of two common modules, Legal Research and Writing, and the Dissertation. Students elect seven modules depending on their interests.
Elective module includes:
-introduction to European union law and remedies
-human rights in Europe
-European legal systems
-conflicts of law
-introduction to German law
-introduction to French law
-EC employment law
-EC environmental policy and legislation
-European sports law and policy
-intellectual property and competition law in the EU.
Funding opportunities
Possible routes for funding are through employer sponsorship, bank loans, local education authorities, charitable organisations or a Masters bursary.
About the course
This course reflects the increasing importance of European developments in the law. It is by no means solely about the law of the European Union but embraces other areas of law in Europe, and in particular offers students the opportunity to study comparative law and conflicts of law which have application to all legal jurisdictions.
The course is offered as a Single, Joint or Major/Minor LLM.
Course content
The LLM programmes consist of the following two common modules.
-Legal research and writing: This module is designed to develop the special legal research and writing skills that students will need to complete the assessments. It provides an opportunity to examine research methodologies, academic writing and library and information skills.
-Dissertation: The Law School provides a supportive environment for students to carry out a major but focussed individual research project. Students wishing to achieve a Masters degree are required to submit a dissertation of 18,000 to 20,000 words on a suitable topic of their choice. Students elect seven modules depending on their interests.
As part of this course students will study European Law and Remedies; European Human Rights Law; Comparative Law; Conflicts of Law; French Law; German Law, Employment Law in the EU; and Environmental Law in the EU.
How do you study?
A range of teaching and learning methods will be employed as appropriate to each module and aims to enhance contextualised skills of research and writing. The methods employed include lectures, seminars and workshops. The seminars allow you to examine topics in-depth through the discussion of papers presented during seminars. Although the primary focus is on individual independent study you may have an opportunity to work in groups within seminars.
Assessment
With the exception of the Dissertation and the Legal Research and Writing module, which is assessed by the submission of a research proposal, the modules for the LLM programmes are assessed by means of a 4,000 word piece of work. These could be discursive essays, reports, case studies or problem scenarios.
Resources and facilities
Teaching is normally held at the city site of Nottingham Trent University, and utilises all the facilities available to students, including a well stocked library, with electronic access.
Study routes
The course is one year full-time and runs from September to September. A part-time route of study is also available.
