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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 our specialist postgraduate qualifications that develop your understanding of law, criminology and the social sciences while building practical legal skills in our Moot Court and Law Clinic. Enhance your career prospects with solicitor‑prep pathways and work‑based opportunities through placements in London law firms.

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Build a solid understanding of international law and business, human rights, and commercial law with our practical LLM, including an optional year‑long legal work placement for valuable experience. January start available.

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Delivered in collaboration with The College of Legal Practice, this LLM offers specific modules to 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 interconnected world with an LLM that offers a practice-focused understanding of the legal systems shaping international trade, finance, and dispute resolution. January start available.

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public International Relations and Diplomacy MA

Examine the causes of geopolitical developments and how international relations impact global affairs, gaining 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 examining legal and policy responses to technological developments, exploring how emerging technologies are transforming legal practice, and evaluating the ethical considerations and potential biases in AI.

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travel_explore Global Governance and Sustainable Development MA

Offered with an optional professional placement, this MA deepens your understanding of sustainable development while equipping you with the skills to lead and manage change in a global environment. January start available.

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fingerprint Cybercrime and Digital Investigations MSc

Develop specialist expertise in cybercrime while developing 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 to global perspectives while analysing 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 with a master’s that mixes criminology, forensic psychology, and the study of global crime, policing, and terrorism.

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Start your postgraduate degree outside the traditional academic year with our range of alternative start dates, a flexible way to pursue your academic and career goals.

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Prepare for SQE1

One of the only universities to offer this standalone SQE preparation course. Build the confidence required to take the SQE1 assessments in the core areas of English law.

Apply to the Solicitors Qualifying Examination Preparatory Course SQE1

Prepare for SQE2

Offered as a standalone qualification, this course prepares you for the SQE2 assessments, which 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 with our range of alternative start dates, a flexible way to pursue your academic and career goals.

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

Explore where you will be studying

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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 to over 1,000 employers, such as the Metropolitan Police and Wilsons Solicitors, ensure you'll graduate with relevant experience.

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Build practical skills

We have a Legal Advice Centre and partnerships with the European Human Rights Advocacy Centre.

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Highly rated

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

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Graduate outcomes

Our graduates work at places like the Ministry of Justice, United Nations, Youth Justice Board, and the Probation Service.

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Financial support

From postgraduate loans worth up to £13,206 to a range of scholarships and bursaries which you don't have to pay back.

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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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