Comparative Private Law LLM

University of Edinburgh · Edinburgh, United Kingdom

LLMEnglish90 ECTS2 yearsOn CampusBoth

The Comparative Private Law LLM programme at University of Edinburgh (College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences / Edinburgh Law School) is a LLM programme delivered in English over a duration of 2 years (4 semesters) (90 ECTS (180 UK credits)). This Master programme in Law provides advanced legal training covering core areas of public and private law, legal theory, and comparative legal systems. Students develop skills in legal analysis, case study methodology, and scholarly research in their chosen area of legal specialisation. Graduates are prepared for careers in legal practice, judiciary, corporate counsel, government legal departments, and academia.

Key facts

Tuition (EU / EEA students)
£33,600/year
Tuition (Non-EU students)
£33,600/year
Duration
2 years
ECTS credits
90
Language
English
Study format
On Campus
Starts
September 2026
Intake
September intake

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Tuition plus the legal minimum proof-of-funds for United Kingdom, over 2 years of study.

EU & Non-EUTuitionLivingTotal
EU & Non-EU£67,200—needs the fee

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