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Study Law at London's No.1 University for Career Prospects

Start your postgraduate journey at the university voted London's No. 1 for Career Prospects at the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2026.

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Find your law or criminology master's at Middlesex

Explore specialist postgraduate qualifications in law, criminology, and the social sciences. Build practical legal skills in our Moot Court and Law Clinic.

Prepare for your career through solicitor preparation pathways and work-based opportunities, including placements in London law firms.

stylus_note LLM (General)

Build a strong understanding of international law and business, human rights, and commercial law. This practical LLM includes an optional year-long legal work placement where you can gain valuable experience. January start available.

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Delivered with The College of Legal Practice, this LLM includes specific modules that prepare you for the Solicitors’ Qualifying Examinations.

Apply to LLM Advanced Legal Practice (SQE pathway)

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Prepare to work in an increasingly connected world. Gain a practical understanding of the legal systems that shape international trade, finance, and dispute resolution.

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public International Relations and Diplomacy MA

Examine the causes of geopolitical developments and the impact of international relations on global affairs. Develop essential skills in diplomacy, intelligence, security, and policymaking.

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person International Law and Human Rights LLM

A practice-focused LLM designed for law, international relations, and social science graduates, offering an internship-based module with the European Human Rights Advocacy Centre litigating cases before the European Court of Human Rights.

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Specialise in legal and policy responses to technological developments. Explore how emerging technologies are transforming legal practice. Evaluate the ethical issues and potential biases associated with AI.

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travel_explore Global Governance and Sustainable Development MA

Deepen your understanding of sustainable development. Develop the skills to lead and manage change in a global environment.An optional professional placement is available. January start available.

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fingerprint Cybercrime and Digital Investigations MSc

Develop specialist expertise in cybercrime. Build the technical skills to identify, analyse, and respond to online threats.

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hub Criminology and Criminal Justice MSc

Explore crime, justice, and punishment from local and global perspectives. Analyse policing, human rights, criminal law, and the institutions that influence everyday life. January start available.

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linked_services Criminology with Forensic Psychology MSc

Explore the psychology of crime through criminology and forensic psychology. Examine global crime, policing, and terrorism.

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Start your postgraduate degree outside the traditional academic year. Our alternative start dates offer a flexible way to pursue your academic and career goals.

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Professional Development and alternative start dates

Prepare for SQE1

We are one of the few universities to offer this standalone SQE preparation course. Build the confidence to take the SQE1 assessments in the core areas of English law.

Apply to the Solicitors Qualifying Examination Preparatory Course SQE1

Prepare for SQE2

This standalone qualification prepares you for the SQE2 assessments. These assessments test the practical legal skills required of a newly qualified solicitor.

Apply to the Solicitors Qualifying Examination Preparatory Course SQE2

Start your postgraduate degree outside the traditional academic year. Our alternative start dates offer a flexible way to pursue your academic and career goals.

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We offer a number of courses starting in January. View all courses starting in January.

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Take a drone tour of the Quad, the heart of campus life, featuring modern classrooms and lecture halls equipped with the latest multimedia technology. Grab a coffee or snack in between lectures or relax with friends in its bright, open spaces. Next, fly over the Sheppard Library, home to over 1,000 study areas with rooms for group study and computer spaces, including the Financial Markets Lab, where Business and Accounting students can access industry-standard financial software. Finally, explore our state-of-the-art Law Chambers, which provide an immersive environment for law students to refine their advocacy and legal argumentation skills.

 

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Your reasons to choose Middlesex

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2nd for Postgraduate Opportunities in London (WUSCAs, 2026)

Our connections with over 1,000 employers, including the Metropolitan Police and Wilsons Solicitors, help you graduate with relevant experience.

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Build practical skills

Develop your practical skills through our Legal Advice Centre and our partnership with the European Human Rights Advocacy Centre.

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Highly rated

We are ranked number 1 in London and in the top 6 in the UK for law (THE Young Universities, 2024).

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Graduate outcomes

Our graduates work for organisations including the Ministry of Justice, the United Nations, the Youth Justice Board, and the Probation Service.

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Financial support

Access postgraduate loans worth up to £13,206. You may also be eligible for scholarships and bursaries that you do not have to repay.

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How to apply

Understand the application process and start your postgraduate journey at Middlesex.

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Entry requirements

Discover what you need to apply with our fair and supportive admissions process.

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