A first degree in Law (or a subject in a related discipline, such as Business, Political Science or International Relations) at a minimum of 2:2. Or, an overseas qualification which is equivalent to a UK Honours degree, minimum 2:2 classification.
You must also satisfy the University’s English language requirement for the course, which is a GCSE grade 4 or above (Grade C or above under the old grading structure), or IELTS at 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band. For country specific qualifications, please visit our Your Country page.
Please note that the LLM Governance, Risk Management and Compliance course is not offered for 2022-2023.
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| Institution code |
H36 |
| School of study |
Hertfordshire Law School |
| Course length |
- Full Time, 1 Years
- Part Time, 2 Years
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| Location |
- University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
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- Employability
Careers
Successful completion of the LLM Governance, Risk Management and Compliance will open up a wide range of career routes for you, in the commercial sector, as an in-house lawyer, or working within company secretariat or a legal risk department. The practical elements of this course, along with the learning and experience you will receive in both the compulsory and optional modules, will ensure that you are fully equipped to support the governance and risk management activities of the business. Alternatively, the door is open for an academic or a research career.
About the course
If you wish to apply for LLM Governance, Risk Mangament and Compliance, please apply through the LLM Masters of Law course page.
This highly practical and participatory course will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need for a career in legal governance. The two compulsory modules – Legal Risk Management, Governance and Compliance, and Corporate Governance – offer a solid grounding on which you can build with a range of optional modules to suit your own unique requirements.
The Legal Risk Management, Governance and Compliance module introduces you to the basic concepts of project management in the context of risk management. It provides an in-depth understanding of some of the core challenges faced by businesses in this area, as well as knowledge of the relevant regulatory frameworks. In the Corporate Governance module, topics such as corporate governance theories, law and practice are covered. You can then build on this foundation with two additional modules from the range of optional modules on offer, to fit your own needs and preferences. Alternatively, you can combine it with other complementary study routes, and graduate with a named joint pathway.
All of your modules are assessed through written coursework. A practical assessment also forms part of the Legal Risk Management, Governance and Compliance module.
Why choose this course?
In the fast-moving corporate world, skilled, knowledgeable legal practitioners are always in demand. The University of Hertfordshire is well known for its strong links with industry and its high-quality staff, all of whom are specialists in their fields. You can therefore be sure that the teaching is always up to date, relevant and supported by cutting-edge research and practice.
The complementary pathways that are available mean that you can shape your study route according to your personal career goals and ambitions, which will also further enhance your attractiveness to potential employers.
Hertfordshire Law School has helped graduates forge successful careers for 40 years. You’ll benefit from our reputation for being forward thinking, innovative, and responsive to the world around us.
The innovative, flexible and practical teaching methods will enable you to develop the intellectual, transferable interpersonal and practical skills you will need for your career in the professional, commercial, business or academic sectors.
Award-winning: Best Contribution by a Team of Students helping vulnerable people at risk of homelessness in Hertfordshire (Law Works Student Pro Bono Awards, 2022).
What will I study?
The focus of this course is on active, practical learning to develop the skills required for employment. Class seminars are supported by group work, which are fantastic opportunities to pool knowledge and resources and to work collectively on problem-solving and real-world scenarios. Role plays, debates and discussions will enhance your skills of negotiation, persuasion, presentation, leadership and teamwork. A peer support and mentoring scheme is also available, which will further enhance all these vital skills and abilities.
The two written assignments and practical assessment require deeper, independent study, to consolidate your learning and to broaden your knowledge of the subject.
| Module |
Credits |
Compulsory/optional |
| Dissertation |
60 Credits |
Compulsory |
| Legal Risk Management, Governance and Compliance |
30 Credits |
Compulsory |
| Corporate Governance |
30 Credits |
Compulsory |
| Research Methods and Skills |
0 Credits |
Compulsory |
| Alternative Dispute Resolution |
30 Credits |
Optional |
| Banking Law 2 |
30 Credits |
Optional |
| Public International Law 2 |
30 Credits |
Optional |
| Intellectual Property 2 |
30 Credits |
Optional |
| International Commercial Law 2 |
30 Credits |
Optional |
| Company Law 2 |
30 Credits |
Optional |
| International Environmental Law |
30 Credits |
Optional |
| International Energy Law |
30 Credits |
Optional |
| Medical Law and Ethics |
30 Credits |
Optional |
| International Human Rights Law |
30 Credits |
Optional |
| Islamic Finance Law |
30 Credits |
Optional |
| International Development Law |
30 Credits |
Optional |
| Private International Law |
30 Credits |
Optional |
| Emerging technologies and law |
30 Credits |
Optional |
| Data Protection Law |
30 Credits |
Optional |
| International Electronic Communications Law |
30 Credits |
Optional |
| Employment law |
30 Credits |
Optional |
| International Financial Law 2 |
30 Credits |
Optional |
| Employability Skills and Career Planning |
0 Credits |
Optional |
Fees 2022
UK Students
Full time
- £9750 for the 2022/2023 academic year
Part time
- £810 per 15 credits for the 2022/2023 academic year
EU Students
Full time
- £14750 for the 2022/2023 academic year
Part time
- £1230 per 15 credits for the 2022/2023 academic year
International Students
Full time
- £14750 for the 2022/2023 academic year
Part time
- £1230 per 15 credits for the 2022/2023 academic year
*Tuition fees are charged annually. The fees quoted above are for the specified year(s) only. Fees may be higher in future years, for both new and continuing students.
Deadlines
15 January
