Law - Masters in Law

The Masters in Law (MLaw) is an accelerated two-year, full-time (or four-year part-time) postgraduate degree in law.



The programme provides students from diverse backgrounds with an opportunity to study the foundational law modules which are required for the academic stage of legal qualification. This means that the degree covers those subjects that are generally regarded as pre-requisites for professional legal studies.



Students planning to practice law in a particular jurisdiction should contact the appropriate regulator in that jurisdiction to confirm that the programme meets its requirements.

Core Modules

European Constitutional Law (MLaw) (20 credits)

Constitutional Law in Context (MLaw) (20 credits)

EU Internal Market Law (MLaw) (20 credits)

Administrative Law (MLaw) (20 credits)

Criminal Law (MLaw) (20 credits)

Legal Methods and Skills (MLaw) (20 credits)

Entrance requirements

This Programme is currently under review. Further information will be provided at the end of February 2026.

2 years (Full-time)

4 years (Part-time)

Entry Year: Academic Year 2026/27

Career Prospects

Introduction

This Masters programme is designed for UK non-law graduates, and for law and non-law graduates from other countries who wish to acquire a thorough grounding in law. It is particularly attractive for those who wish to enter the legal profession, for whom it is an alternative to a graduate level CPE/GDL programme. By spreading study over two years of intensive postgraduate-level work, students gain a greater depth of understanding than is possible in one-year CPE programmes. Queen's postgraduates reap exceptional benefits. Unique initiatives, such as Graduate Plus, bolster our commitment to employability, while innovative leadership and executive programmes alongside sterling integration with business experts helps our students gain key leadership positions both nationally and internationally.