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Study a Law master's at Middlesex

Join the university voted No. 1 in London for Career Prospects in the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2026 where a postgraduate degree is more than a qualification.

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Postgraduate courses at Middlesex

stylus_note LLM (General)

Build a solid understanding of international law and business, human rights, and commercial law with our practical LLM programme, which includes an optional year‑long legal work placement for valuable experience in a professional setting.

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checklist LLM Advanced Legal Practice

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)

travel_explore International Business and Commercial Law LLM

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.

Apply to International Business and Commercial Law LLM

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.

Apply to International Relations and Diplomacy MA

headset_mic Legal Technology MSc

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.

Apply to Legal Technology MSc

travel_explore Global Governance and Sustainable Development MA

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

Apply to Global Governance and Sustainable Development MA

fingerprint Cybercrime and Digital Investigations MSc

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

Apply to Cybercrime and Digital Investigations MSc

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.

Apply to Criminology and Criminal Justice MSc

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.

Apply to Criminology with Forensic Psychology MSc

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. January start available.

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. January start available.

Apply to the Solicitors Qualifying Examination Preparatory Course SQE2

 

Postgraduate open event: Tuesday 3 November

Discover everything you need to know about postgraduate study, including financial support and course information, to confidently plan your future.

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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 extensive connections with 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 1st in the UK for Law (The Daily Mail University Guide 2026).

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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

From postgraduate loans through student finance worth up to £13,206 to additional support including a range of Middlesex scholarships and bursaries, most of which don't need to be paid back.

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