Law

Enhance your understanding of the complex frameworks of international law-making and governance, investigate and apply theories, principles and rules of international law and graduate and embark on a rewarding career with the Law program of the University of Sunderland.

The Law program of the University of Sunderlandwill 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.

Career ready

• This LLM course equips you with advanced skills and knowledge in a specialised area of law. As a result, you’ll have an important edge when applying for roles in the Crown Prosecution Service, police, and prison or probation services. Salaries of law graduates are among the highest of all graduates.
• You’ll also be better equipped for applying for training contracts or pupillages, if this is appropriate to your career stage.
• In addition a Masters degree will enhance opportunities in academic roles or further study towards a PhD.

Courses include:

• Advanced Legal Skills
• Criminal Law & Justice or Commercial Law & International Trade or International Human Rights

• Applied Legal Methods
• International Perspectives in Law

• Terrorism and Cyber Warfare
• Dissertation