LLM Employment Law and Practice (Distance Learning)

    LLM Employment Law and Practice (Distance Learning)

    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 25,247 / per year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    LLM Employment Law and Practice (Distance Learning)

    About

    Explore one of the most dynamic and socially relevant areas of law, all while maintaining your career. Our LLM in Employment Law and Practice is now available via Distance Learning, offering professionals the flexibility to study around their schedule and strike a better work-life balance.

    You’ll gain a deep, critical understanding of the legal frameworks that shape HR policies and employment practices — with real-world insights into how law intersects with business strategy, employee rights, and workplace equality.

    Key features

    • Study While You Work: Designed for professionals, our flexible delivery model lets you learn on your terms without pausing your career.
    • Taught by industry experts: Learn from solicitors and practitioners with real-world experience in employment law and industrial relations.
    • Focused block teaching: Dive deep into one subject at a time — perfect for Distance Learning.
    • Course modules include:
      • Principles of employment law
      • Individual employment rights
      • Collective labour rights and redundancy
      • Equal opportunities and discrimination in the workplace
    • End of course dissertation: Conduct in depth research aligned with your career goals and areas of interest.
    • Career-boosting skills: Gain the legal knowledge and critical thinking skills to advance in law, HR, business, or academia.
    • Supportive learning environment: Access dedicated resources, including a specialist law library and expert tutor support, wherever you are.

    Scholarships:

    DMU offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships and bursaries to help you realise your academic ambitions.

    International Scholarships

    Find out about available scholarships and country specific fee discounts for international students.

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    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry criteria

    Applicants are expected to have background knowledge of law or a discipline related to the LLM (usually an undergraduate degree or professional qualifications). Applicants will normally hold a degree with a minimum pass of 2:2, or equivalent overseas qualification, or an equivalent professional qualification. A degree in law is preferred but is not essential.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential.

    English language tuition, delivered by our British Council-accredited Centre for English Language Learning, is available both before and throughout the course if you need it.

    Career

    DMU Global

    This is our innovative international experience programme which aims to enrich your studies and expand your cultural horizons – helping you to become a global graduate, equipped to meet the needs of employers across the world.

    Through DMU Global, we offer a wide range of opportunities including on-campus and UK activities, overseas study, internships, faculty-led field trips and volunteering, as well as Erasmus+ and international exchanges.

    Graduate careers

    An LLM Employment Law and Practice will open up a wide range of career opportunities as you develop a broad base of skills that are in great demand with global employers.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    25,247 / per year

    LLM Employment Law and Practice (Distance Learning)

    De Montfort University

    De Montfort University

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Leicester