University of Sunderland
Law LLM
University of Sunderland

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 35 graduates of Law LLM at University of Sunderland for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in .

Overall student satisfaction
81 /100
35 total respondents
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Source: National Student Survey NSS 2022
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The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Law

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £40000 £19500 £23000
25-75 percentile range £34000 - £43000 £15500 - £23500 £19500 - £27500
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
All Law courses of University of Sunderland


Salary of all UK Graduates of Law

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22120 £22711 £27834
25-75 percentile range £18996 - £28084 £17746 - £29609 £20717 - £38496
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Law courses in the UK

Course Description

Enhance your understanding of the complex frameworks of international law-making and governance. Investigate and apply theories, principles and rules of international law. Graduate and embark on a rewarding career.

This Law LLM will set you on track for a successful career in law and help you develop valuable skills employers look for, including ‘Advanced Legal Skills’ and ‘International Perspectives in Law’.

The course mixes taught elements with independent research, and you can negotiate the topic of your dissertation project to fit both your personal interests and the supervisory expertise of Sunderland's tutors.

The qualifying law degree is recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) for the purposes of satisfying the academic stage of training.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
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Current jobs

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
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Required skill level of job after 15 months

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Law LLM at University of Sunderland

20% Legal professionals
15% Sales occupations
10% Administrative occupations
10% Elementary occupations
5% Teaching Professionals
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Customer service occupations
5% Managers, directors and senior officials
5% Welfare and housing associate professionals
5% Secretarial and related occupations
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022

Grading & Study Time

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Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022
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Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.0
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Law, LLM, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

We usually require you to hold at least a 2:2 honours degree in a relevant area. We also welcome applications from students who have experience in a range of disciplines and professional backgrounds. To discuss your application, please get in touch and the Programme Leader will be able to advise.

Costs

Tuition Fees Law LLM

England UK £6750 year 1
Northern Ireland £6750 year 1
Scotland £6750 year 1
Wales £6750 year 1
EU £13750 year 1
International £13750 year 1
Source: UCAS Feb 9, 2023

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

University Rankings

Positions of University of Sunderland in top UK and global rankings.

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Rankings of University of Sunderland in related subject specific rankings.

Law

    • #27 
    • #34 
    Law
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #54 
    • #70 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

See all 14 university rankings of University of Sunderland

About University of Sunderland

The University of Sunderland is a research education institution situated in the city of the same name, in the North East of England. The city’s main campus is City Campus, where students will find Murray Library, the majority of lecture halls, and their state-of-the-art sports facilities. In the Sir Tom Cowie campus, the facilities are specialised towards subjects such as the Social Sciences, Tourism, Law, Business, and also Computing and Engineering.

Student composition of University of Sunderland

Students by level of study Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
undergraduates:
11410
postgraduates:
2455
Total:
13865
Source: Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022

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