Law (LLM by Research) (Full-time)
University of Edinburgh · Edinburgh, United Kingdom
About this programme
The degree of LLM by Research aims to consolidate and build on legal research and writing skills acquired through undergraduate legal studies. It enables you to plan, undertake and complete a 30,000 word dissertation, working independently but under specialist academic supervision, within your chosen field of law.The topic of your dissertation can be chosen from any of the School's legal and criminological research areas.Find out more about our research subject areasThe programme will enhance and develop your ability to manage and engage with both primary legal sourc
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Law
- Duration
- 1 year · Part-time: 2 years; Full-time: 1 year
- Tuition
- £32,000 / year
- English
- IELTS 7
- Study mode
- Full-time, Part-time
- Deadline
- 7 January 2026
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (5)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- Edinburgh Doctoral College ScholarshipsFully funded
- Edinburgh Law School and Ewen Cameron StudentshipsFully funded
- Great Britain-China Educational Trust Chinese Student AwardsPartial funding · Two rounds yearly: 11 October (autumn) and 11 April (spring)
- Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund GrantsPartial funding · Deadline 2026 round closed. Check official website for future rounds