University of Glasgow
The School of Law
The study of law in Glasgow has a long and illustrious history. Distinguished alumni include eminent judges, politicians and scholars, as well as many others. Today, we remain one of Scotland’s leading law schools, with just over 1,000 students and over 40 academic staff. The School provides a welcoming and intellectually stimulating environment for students, staff and academic visitors alike. At the last UK Research Assessment Exercise, we were awarded a rating of 5, indicating the high quality of research conducted by our staff, and we are home to a number of Research Centres. We also offer a very varied teaching programme at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, and have adopted a number of innovative approaches to teaching.
The School is situated in the historic Stair Building, at the heart of the University’s beautiful Gilmorehill campus in the West End of Glasgow.
As a University of Glasgow postgraduate student, you will be part of a dynamic and ever-increasing community of students. In the School of Law, we are committed to offering you the best academic experience possible.
The University of Glasgow is one of the world’s top 100 universities
The University of Glasgow is the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world. Founded in 1451, it has spent the last half-millennium earning an international reputation for research innovation, making connections with experts in global business, and inspiring thinkers, from eminent scientist Lord Kelvin to the father of economics, Adam Smith. Building on such vast experience, it’s no surprise that Glasgow is in the top 1% of the world’s universities today (Times Higher Education Supplement World Rankings).
Ranked in the top ten in the UK for research, and a member of the elite Russell Group of 20 major research universities, Glasgow provides an education that inspires respect from employers and satisfaction from students. Welcoming more than 15,000 undergraduates, 4,900 postgraduates and around 5,000 adult learners each year, it attracts students from Iceland to India, from Cardiff to Korea and from South America to the south of England. Finding community within diversity, the University’s students come from more than 120 countries around the world to build friendships and networks that last a lifetime. Life at the University of Glasgow is more than just getting a degree.
The LLM Programmes
The Master of Laws (LLM) is obtained by one year's full-time study, or two years' part-time study. We offer six specialised LLM programmes, in addition to the general LLM:
A specifically tailored two-week induction programme at the beginning of the academic year offers non-UK students useful information and guidance not only on learning methods, skills and assessment processes but also on non-academic aspects of living in the city and studying at the University of Glasgow.
Social activities involving both staff and students are integrated into the programme.
For full details of the LLM programmes, entry requirements and fees please see our website. Whether you are a UK, EU or International student, there are funding opportunities available for postgraduate scholarships. Please see Home and EU and International.
The City of Glasgow
As the only UK destination to feature in the Lonely Planet’s top 10 world cities list for 2008, it’s no surprise that Glasgow is home to the largest student population in Scotland. Glaswegians’ reputation for friendliness means that wherever the University’s students come from, they soon treat the city as their second home.
With three airports within 45 miles of the city, Glasgow offers easy access to the world, as well as life within one of Europe’s most exciting centres for culture.
Situated in the central belt of Scotland on the River Clyde, Glasgow is Scotland’s largest city, with a population of 600,000. It has more parks than any other city in Europe. It is an official Unesco ‘City of Music’, a rare accolade. Glasgow has excellent national transport links and an international airport 20 minutes from the city centre.
The University of Glasgow combines the benefits and security of a campus-style environment with close proximity to vibrant city life:
- fantastic shopping in a city named the best place to shop outside London’s West End for the last four years running
- a legendary live music scene
- 14 museums displaying some of Europe’s richest collections, many for free
- a network of 27 sports centres, as well as three international football stadia
- a thriving collection of artists and galleries, including major collections by the city’s most famous architect, Charles Rennie Mackintosh
- around 700 pubs, bars and nightclubs
- churches, mosques, temples and synagogues within easy reach
- 15 theatres and concert venues spanning innovative new work as well as traditional favourites countless local, national and international festivals celebrating everything from folk music and live art to food and film.
Contact
Ms K Davidson
School of Law
Stair Building
5–9 The Square
University of Glasgow
Glasgow G12 8QQ
T +44 (0)141 330 3873
F +44 (0)141 330 4900
E llmenquiries@law.gla.ac.uk
W www.glasgow.ac.uk/law
